Barry Richter November 18, 2022 2 min read

In Memory of Jeff Hausmann

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Jeff Hausmann’s passing on November 13th.

Throughout his 50+ years of insurance experience at Hausmann Group, Jeff did it all—from construction to real estate, manufacturing to distribution, and everything in between. Jeff began working at his father’s agency, Hausmann Insurance, in 1971, served as President from 1980-1996, and sat on the Board of Directors from 1975-2014. He devoted his life to building a successful company where so many people enjoyed working alongside him, including many Hausmann family members.

Outside of his insurance career, Jeff was dedicated to giving back to the Madison community and served on numerous boards including the Madison Children’s Museum, Children’s Theater of Madison, and St. Vincent DePaul.

Jeff H in Memory

All of us at Hausmann Group learned about dedication to our clients and to each other through Jeff’s mentorship and tenacious work ethic. His legacy lives on in every one of us who was lucky enough to know him and work with him.

"The difficulty of his loss is matched by our gratitude for the time we shared, memories made and the enduring lessons that helped to shape the people we are today. His legacy of humility and kindness will never be forgotten. RIP dear father, husband, brother, friend, and partner." - The Hausmann Family

Jeff’s full obituary can be viewed here.

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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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