H.W. Kaufman Group
Rich Fusinski has over 19 years of work experience in various roles in the technology and banking sectors. Rich currently holds the position of SVP, Chief Information Officer at H.W. Kaufman Group and Burns & Wilcox, starting in October 2019. Prior to that, they worked at Flagstar Bank for 9 years, where they held various senior leadership roles including SVP, Chief Information Officer - Community Banking. Rich led information technology and banking operations teams, developed innovative technologies and processes, and oversaw successful conversions and infrastructure transitions. Before joining Flagstar Bank, Rich held positions at ClearMechanic, Inc., Blazent, Inc., and Autodesk, gedas USA, Domain Systems, and Dynamic Data Management as a Data Management Consultant.
Rich Fusinski received their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Management and Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business in 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from Eastern Michigan University in 2001. In addition to their formal education, Rich holds several certifications, including the Jira Fundamentals Badge from Atlassian, obtained in April 2023; the Salesforce Ranger certification from Salesforce, obtained in December 2020; and the ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice, obtained in September 2014.
H.W. Kaufman Group
At H.W. Kaufman Group, we are committed to providing unsurpassed service to insurance brokers, agents and carriers. Our mission is to make the lives of our broker and agent partners easier and more successful. We are fully dedicated to serving their unique challenges by providing access to coverage for difficult risks requiring innovative solutions on a regional, national, and international basis. Each of the distinct companies in Kaufman benefits from being a part of our global network. That collective connection allows us to better judge risk and provide the highest level of service to our clients and partners. More than 2,000 dedicated professionals worldwide constitute Kaufman's global network. We currently have an extensive network of over 60 offices across the globe dedicated to conducting business with the highest degree of integrity. And we are still growing – both domestically and internationally. Sponsor of 2016 PGA Champion, Jimmy Walker, 2012 U.S. Open Winner, Webb Simpson, five-time PGA Tour Winner, Max Homa and U.S. Women's Amateur Winner, Sophia Schubert. Proud Partner of the Detroit Red Wings.