People Moves: Burns & Wilcox Promotes Leaders Nationwide

Burns & Wilcox, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, transitioned several of its professionals into new leadership positions.

Sam Carson, formerly vice president, operations, is now vice president & managing director with responsibilities for the Burns & Wilcox offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the more than 15 years since Carson joined Burns & Wilcox, he has held several roles supporting underwriting, business development and operations.

O’Neil Franso, who previously served as vice president, human resources, will move to vice president, operations. For more than a decade, Franso has worked across the company as a partner and advisor to the Burns & Wilcox field leadership and executive team.

Rahmad Bauldrick and Laura McCormick, formerly associate vice presidents and regional practice group leaders for professional liability, were both promoted to vice president.

Additionally, Burns & Wilcox named several associates who will take on additional leadership responsibilities:

• Kris Guasch, underwriter, personal insurance, is now associate managing director in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Jenna Zalud, manager, personal insurance, has been named associate managing director in Milwaukee.
• Ashley Poe, commercial lines manager, is the associate managing director in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Topics Leadership