Barry Richter January 24, 2025 1 min read

Hausmann Group Announces Six New Shareholders

Hausmann Group is pleased to announce the addition of six new shareholders in 2025.

This is an exciting milestone in our agency’s growth and commitment to remaining independent. We are thrilled to welcome these talented individuals as shareholders and are confident their contributions will continue to shape the future of our agency.

The new shareholders are:

  1. Mike Johnson, Vice President of Employee Benefits | Principal
  2. Kate Current, Vice President of Client Strategy, Employee Benefits | Principal
  3. John Oliver, Director of Client Services, Risk Management | Principal
  4. Jake Dowell, Property & Casualty Consultant | Principal
  5. Colton Haas, Employee Benefits Consultant | Principal
  6. Laura Bermudo, Employee Benefits Consultant | Principal

This group’s commitment to our core values and vision has been instrumental in driving our company forward. As shareholders, they will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Hausmann Group, ensuring we continue to deliver outstanding service and innovative solutions to our clients. 

Please join us in congratulating our new shareholders! 
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Barry Richter

 Barry joined Hausmann Group in 2010 and was appointed President in 2014. Under his leadership, the agency has earned numerous accolades, including being named among the 50 Best Workplaces for Giving Back (2016) and Best Small Workplaces (2016-2020) by Fortune and Top 100 Property/Casualty Agencies (2023-2024) by Insurance Journal. Additionally, Hausmann Group was recognized as an Executive Choice Winner and Business of the Year by In Business Madison. Barry is committed to integrating emotional intelligence as a fundamental principle at Hausmann Group. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business, Barry holds a BBA in Marketing. During his university years, he played hockey for the Badgers, represented Team USA in the 1994 Olympic Games, and followed that with a distinguished 15-year career in professional hockey. Barry is actively involved in his community, having served on several boards, including the American Family Children’s Hospital, the Benefit Advisors Network, and Easter Seals. He currently volunteers as a youth hockey coach across Wisconsin. In his free time, Barry enjoys fishing, golfing, and family trips up north. He and his wife, Kim, have four children and reside in Verona, WI.

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