People Moves: H.W. Kaufman Group Promotes 11 Leaders Across North America

November 6, 2024

H.W. Kaufman Group, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, promoted 11 members of its North American team to new roles.

The promotions include:

  • Rich Gobler, promoted to executive vice president, Burns & Wilcox; from senior vice president.
  • Manny Manuelidis, promoted to chief claims officer, Atain; from corporate senior vice president.
  • Taylor Smith, promoted to corporate senior vice president, H.W. Kaufman Group; from corporate vice president.
  • Shelby Zgnilec, promoted to corporate vice president, H.W. Kaufman Group & chief of staff, Burns & Wilcox; from corporate associate vice president.
  • Carolyn Reiter, promoted to vice president, RB Jones & director, property; from associate vice president.
  • Tom O’Donnell, promoted to associate vice president & managing director, Burns & Wilcox; from managing director (Minneapolis and Milwaukee).
  • Jeannie Reilly, promoted to senior director, carrier relations, H.W. Kaufman Group; from director, carrier relations.
  • Carrie Till, promoted to managing director (Pittsburgh), Burns & Wilcox; from associate managing director.
  • Patricia Sheridan, promoted to associate managing director (Ontario), Burns & Wilcox; from director, commercial insurance.
  • Matt Baxter, promoted to director, professional liability, Burns & Wilcox (Atlanta); from broker, professional liability.

Topics Leadership

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