2011 Risk Manager in Residence is Rick Roberts
2011 Risk Manger in Residence Flyer
Al Gorski
2010 Risk Manager in Residence
Flyer and Photo Album
Each year through a grant provided by the Sepencer Educational Foundation, the Katie School hosts one risk manager from the insurance industry to further educate students and discuss various topics with faculty and staff. The risk manager holds an hour-long session one of the two evenings in residence for students and anyone else interested in the industry. This session generally consists of an in-depth look at what the professional's specific position entails, as well as pertinent issues dealt with in his/her department. Claims, litigation, and liability are topics covered, and their incorporation with the risk manager position is also covered. In addition, these subjects are presented to students in the classroom as the risk manager gives presentations to them throughout the stay. All of the above give students the capabilities to learn about risk management firsthand from a professional, and a deeper sense of knowledge about the insurance industry as a whole.
This year's risk manager in residence is Rick Roberts, the Corporate Risk Manager for Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. Rick Roberts has worked in the risk management field for nearly 23 years and has experience in the financial services (Aetna), manufacturing (Ensign-Bickford) and real estate industries (both companies).
He presently designs, develops, and manages risk financing and risk management programs for explosive assemblies in aircraft spacecraft and defense products, pet food additive products, chemical toll manufacturing and wood pellet manufacturing operations, as well as programs for real estate management and real estate development projects. In the past, he has also developed risk management programs for lead paint and asbestos removal operations, commercial explosives manufacturing, trucking operations, and products sold into the telecommunications industry.Additional responsibilities include managing the medical and security departments of Ensign-Bickford Industries that includes business resiliency planning for those operations.
Mr. Roberts has been a member of RIMS for 21 years. He has served as president of RIMS Connecticut Valley chapter and has participated on various RIMS Committees: Research (2000-2002), Nominating (2000-2006) and the Quality Advisory Council (2006 to 2008). He was named to the RIMS board of directors in December 2007 and is also on the board of trustees for the Aircraft Builders Council in London, England. Rick has been liaison for the ERM Development Committee, RIMS Canada Council (RCC) and most recently the Professional Development Advisory Council (PDAC) portfolios while on the Board.
Mr. Roberts has earned the ARM-E, RF, ARM, CPCU, and ALCM professional designations and completed an MBA in Finance at the University of Hartford in 2007.
Visit the photo gallery to view photos of 2011 Risk Manager in Insurance Rick Roberts with ISU students.
