York Risk Services names SVP for public entity sales

York Risk Services Group, a risk management services company based in Jersey City, has named a new senior vice president for public entity sales.

Colleen Rooney, who has more than 25 years of experience, comes from IBM Watson Health, the former Truven Health Analytics, York said in a news release.

She will report to Lou Keyes, executive VP and chief sales officer.

“Colleen has significant experience helping public entities to develop solutions that drive results,” he said in a prepared statement. “I know she will make an impact here at York and for our clients.”

In addition to serving as IBM Watson Health’s VP of sales, Rooney has served as a VP of sales at Cognosante, among other positions in her career.