Kingsway Search Xcelerator Announces New Oir Robert Casper
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE: KFS) has appointed Rob Casper as the newest Operator-in-Residence within its Kingsway Search Xcelerator (KSX) segment. This follows KSX's recent acquisition of Image Solutions Casper brings over 10 years of Private Equity Operations experience, having previously led multiple HVAC/R and plumbing companies across multiple states. He is a United States Naval Academy graduate with a Systems Engineering degree and served as a Marine Corps Officer before earning his MBA at Harvard Business School.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE: KFS) ha nominato Rob Casper come nuovo Operator-in-Residence nel suo segmento Kingsway Search Xcelerator (KSX). Questa nomina avviene dopo l'acquisizione recente di Image Solutions da parte di KSX. Casper porta con sé oltre 10 anni di esperienza nelle Operazioni di Private Equity, avendo precedentemente guidato diverse aziende nel settore HVAC/R e idraulico in vari stati. È laureato all'Accademia Navale degli Stati Uniti con una laurea in Ingegneria dei Sistemi e ha servito come ufficiale dei Marines prima di conseguire il suo MBA presso la Harvard Business School.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE: KFS) ha nombrado a Rob Casper como el nuevo Operator-in-Residence en su segmento Kingsway Search Xcelerator (KSX). Esta decisión sigue a la reciente adquisición de Image Solutions por parte de KSX. Casper aporta más de 10 años de experiencia en operaciones de capital privado, habiendo liderado anteriormente varias empresas de HVAC/R y fontanería en varios estados. Es graduado de la Academia Naval de los Estados Unidos con un título en Ingeniería de Sistemas y sirvió como oficial del Cuerpo de Marines antes de obtener su MBA en la Harvard Business School.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE: KFS)는 Rob Casper를 Kingsway Search Xcelerator (KSX) 부문의 최신 Operator-in-Residence로 임명했습니다. 이는 KSX가 Image Solutions를 최근에 인수한 이후의 일입니다. Casper는 10년 이상의 프라이빗 에쿼티 운영 경험을 가지고 있으며, 이전에 여러 주에서 HVAC/R 및 배관 회사를 이끌었습니다. 그는 미국 해군 군사학교 졸업생으로 시스템 공학 학위를 보유하고 있으며, 하버드 비즈니스 스쿨에서 MBA를 취득하기 전에 해병대 장교로 복무했습니다.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE: KFS) a nommé Rob Casper comme le nouveau Operator-in-Residence au sein de son segment Kingsway Search Xcelerator (KSX). Cette nomination fait suite à l'acquisition récente d'Image Solutions par KSX. Casper apporte plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans les opérations de capital-investissement, ayant précédemment dirigé plusieurs entreprises de CVC/R et de plomberie dans plusieurs États. Il est diplômé de l'Académie navale des États-Unis avec un diplôme en ingénierie des systèmes et a servi comme officier des Marines avant d'obtenir son MBA à la Harvard Business School.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE: KFS) hat Rob Casper zum neuen Operator-in-Residence in seinem Kingsway Search Xcelerator (KSX) Segment ernannt. Diese Ernennung folgt auf die kürzliche Übernahme von Image Solutions durch KSX. Casper bringt über 10 Jahre Erfahrung in der Private Equity-Operation mit, nachdem er zuvor mehrere HVAC/R- und Rohrleitungsunternehmen in verschiedenen Bundesstaaten geleitet hat. Er ist Absolvent der United States Naval Academy mit einem Abschluss in Systems Engineering und diente als Offizier des Marine Corps, bevor er seinen MBA an der Harvard Business School erwarb.
- Recent acquisition of Image Solutions demonstrates active M&A strategy
- Addition of experienced executive with proven M&A and operational expertise
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CHICAGO - October 30, 2024 - (NYSE: KFS) Kingsway Financial Services. ("Kingsway" or the "Company") today announced that Rob Casper has joined as the Company's newest Operator-in-Residence within the Kingsway Search Xcelerator Segment ("KSX"). This announcement follows recent news of KSX's latest acquisition, Image Solutions LLC, last month.
J.T. Fitzgerald, Kingsway President and CEO, said, "We are excited to maintain momentum within our Search Xcelerator and welcome Rob as our newest team member. He brings terrific experience with more than 10 years in Private Equity Operations focused on executing M&A and creating operational value within those companies."
Prior to joining Kingsway, Rob led two regional HVAC/R companies that operated in 30 states and three plumbing companies that operated in five states. Rob held an A901 license in New Jersey. In these roles, Rob was responsible for leading multiple cross-functional teams through acquisition and delivering operational, value-creating initiatives.
Rob is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, having received his Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, and subsequently served three deployments as an Officer within the United States Marine Corps. In 2011, he transitioned from the military to earn his MBA at Harvard Business School.
About the Company
Kingsway is a holding company that owns or controls subsidiaries primarily in the extended warranty and business services industries. The common shares of Kingsway are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "KFS".
The company serves the extended warranty industry through its operating subsidiaries:
Auto Warranty
IWS (iwsgroup.com)
Penn Warranty (pennwarranty.com)
Preferred Warranties (preferredwarranties.com)
HVAC/Facility Warranty
Trinity Warranty Solutions (trinitywarranty.com)
The company serves the business services industry through its operating subsidiaries:
B2B Services
Ravix Group (ravixgroup.com), CSuite Financial (Csuitefinancialpartners.com)
Image Solutions (istechology.com)
Healthcare Services
Digital Diagnostic Imaging (ddimagingusa.com)
Secure Nursing Services (securenursing.com)
Vertical Market Software
Systems Products International (spisoftware.com)
Additional Information
Additional information about Kingsway, including a copy of its Annual Reports can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, or through the Company's website at www.kingsway-financial.com
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