Brad Harrison has been named managing director, Midwest region of the Springfield-based MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division.

Harrison reports to Evan Gray, division sales manager for the Midwest region. In this role, Harrison is responsible for third-party distribution sales.

He joins MassMutual from Alerus Financial where he most recently served as a sales consultant. Prior to Alerus, Harrison was employed by Hays Cos. He brings more than 13 years of retirement services experience to his new role.