Kingsway names Colter Hanson President overseeing three plumbing subsidiaries
Kingsway Financial Services has named Colter Hanson President of its Skilled Trades platform, replacing Rob Casper after a year-long tenure. Hanson has begun working with the company's three plumbing subsidiaries to scale operations for the stronger summer season and pursue acquisitions of complementary trades businesses.
1. Leadership Appointment
Kingsway Financial Services announced that Colter Hanson has been appointed President of its Skilled Trades platform, succeeding Rob Casper after his year-long tenure. The leadership change aligns with Kingsway’s effort to strengthen its platform ahead of the seasonally stronger summer period.
2. Hanson’s Background
Prior to joining Kingsway, Hanson served as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company focusing on operational excellence in manufacturing and power generation. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the US Naval Academy, served as a nuclear submarine officer, and completed an MBA at Harvard Business School.
3. Operational Focus
Hanson has already begun collaborating with Kingsway’s three plumbing subsidiaries to optimize operational processes and resource allocation. His hands-on support aims to scale existing operations during the summer months.
4. Growth Outlook
Hanson plans to expand the Skilled Trades platform by acquiring complementary trades businesses that fit Kingsway’s decentralized management model and culture. He sees significant opportunity to build a larger, more valuable portfolio of market-leading services companies.