A great leader promises to instill confidence in others and encourage, support, and motivate their team to take decisive action. As a leader in the insurance technology industry, we are proud to say that our Executive team carries through on this promise, while remaining loyal to the success of our clients, and our team.
USSI was founded on the premise that delivering reliable insurance software solutions and professional services serving a very particular niche, would build a long-lasting successful business model. Our founders embodied the idea of treating each and every client as a close and valued business partner. Today, our Executive Team shares those traditions and values with all of the clients and relationships we establish. Our primary goal is to educate, encourage, empower, and lead by example.
Mr. Keith M. FischerPresident
Keith Fischer has been in leadership positions in the insurance software and technology industry for over three decades. He focuses on creating loyal clients, best-in-class software solutions, support services, and driving growth. Product innovation and support services leadership is core to his success model. Mr. Fischer started his career with USSI in 1988 and continues to expand USSI’s market share and leadership in the insurance industry.
Mrs. Gina VerdonChief Operating Officer
Creating a safe and welcoming work environment while maintaining the operational integrity of USSI is just one of the many attributes that defines Mrs. Verdon as an imperative member of our leadership team. Along with the human resources skills that Mrs. Verdon holds, her innate ability to problem solve and overcome challenges by looking at a problem from every angle, results in her ability to offer solutions to our clients, and our team.
Mr. Pedro RiveraExecutive Vice President
A leader in software design, engineering, and overall development, Mr. Rivera has been the leading force in our mission to maintain modern and reliable critical insurance software solutions. Mr. Rivera’s leadership role also includes management and oversight of all software development team members as well as the client services department at USSI. Working closely with our clients to ascertain their specific needs, and then developing agile software solutions is just one of Mr. Rivera’s many strengths.
Mrs. Sandy WordellSenior Special Projects Manager
As a 32 year veteran, Mrs. Wordell has been a vital part of the heartbeat of USSI. She specializes in in Individual Life and Health software development, but her skill set cannot be defined by a single title. Mrs. Wordell has launched and managed over 100 clients since her tenure began in 1991, and continues to innovate and exceed the needs of those clients with her hands-on approach and anticipatory nature.
Mr. Jim MihalVice President
Mr. Mihal has been with our company since 1988 and was instrumental in developing and writing several of our software products including Document Wizard and our Advanced Policy Printing System. Problem solving and troubleshooting are some of his many strengths and he strives to ensure that our company is always on track and ahead of the curve.
Mr. Jerry ChestnuttChief Financial Officer
Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Mr. Jerry Chestnutt knows the name of the game, and never put all his chips on one bet. As the CFO, Mr. Chestnutt is tasked with managing finances, however, his flexibility with clients, ability to predict the company’s future needs, and ensure USSI’s stability and profit are some of the immeasurable expertise he brings to the table.
One of our main directives at USSI, is to make sure that our teams are educated, encouraged, and empowered in order to achieve success. Part of our inclusive culture is to offer all team members an opportunity to move forward in their positions and careers, and realize their full potential. A clear succession plain is an important component for all organizations, and at USSI we have gone to great lengths to make sure that our company will reliably continue to thrive well into the future.
Educate
Educating all of our valued team members guarantees our future success, and creates an environment where knowledge, ideas, and innovation can be shared freely. The technology industry and landscape is changing at a rapid pace; and so is the insurance industry. Educating our team members and clients alike is the cornerstone of our continued success.
Encourage
Our leaders stand on the shoulders of the fine men and women that have lead this dynamic organization before us. Taking the time to encourage and support our team members has become an always present force in our company. Encouraging and supporting team members and business partners to achieve their goals is a natural trait of being a great leader.
Empower
Empowerment is defined as making someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their full potential. At USSI, we not only empower our Executives to make important decisions, we also empower our team members to make decisions that ensure tasks are being met decisively, successfully, and in a timely fashion.
Led by Kenneth M. Fischer in 1979, the founders of our company were visionaries. Men who focused on providing the best possible solutions and services that the insurance industry had to offer. These men were relentless in their pursuit and carried out this mission with dedication, passion, and determination that would inspire the leaders and generations that follow.
Our Founders taught us so much, but most importantly they instilled a strong sense of purpose and conducting business with fairness and goodwill above all else. Today, every single team member at USSI strives to embody our Founders’ core values and relentless drive for excellence. We proudly and humbly thank them for showing us the way through their unwavering commitment.
