Barbara J. Wooten

Barbara J. Wooten is an experienced insurance, claims, risk management, and human resources professional with more than three decades of industry experience. She currently serves as Manager, Return to Work (RTW), at FedEx, where she works across the organization to support employees returning to work with medical restrictions. Her responsibilities include training managers in engagement and coaching while helping navigate workers’ compensation regulations, HR policies, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

Before joining FedEx, Barbara held progressive leadership positions in claims management with Sedgwick, Gallagher Bassett, and CCMSI. Earlier in her career, she began in the insurance industry with Liberty Mutual, gaining experience in underwriting and claims adjustment before advancing into supervisory and management roles. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in claims handling, claims evaluation, property and casualty insurance, risk management, and the development of return-to-work programs, including initiatives established at previous employers.

Barbara earned an Associate’s degree in Accounting from East Central Community College before completing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing at Mississippi State University’s College of Business and Industry. Her professional approach is grounded in respect, openness to feedback, continuous growth, and treating others as she would like to be treated. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she has been involved with Toastmasters and SC Law professionals and contributes to her community through volunteering at a women’s shelter and coaching youth basketball teams through Catholic churches.