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Jessica Rich, Managing Partner, Celebrates 15 Years at The Walker Group
This week, our VP of Business Operations and Managing Partner, Jessica Rich, celebrates 15 years of employment with Walker.
Jess joined the Walker team in 2003 as a Network Specialist and spent her first few years providing IT support to our clients before she moved into the role of Engineering Manager in 2006.
Over the last decade, she has served the company in many roles and capacities including helping to diversify our service offerings, leading projects to upgrade business systems, developing and streamlining processes and working to build strong relationships with our clients and partners.
In her current role, she oversees Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, & Technical Sales and is one of two Managing Partners charged with ensuring the overall success of the company. Jess has a passion for coaching and mentoring and believes that company culture and customer service are the core pillars of success.
More Recent News
In 2023, The Walker Group made history as the first business in Connecticut to transition to a Perpetual Purpose Trust (PPT)-ownership model. This innovative structure ensures that the company's values, mission and culture are preserved as it transitions beyond its founders, safeguarding them for future generations. In this insightful webinar presentation, we explore key topics such as: ~ What it means to be a Perpetual Purpose Trust (PPT)-owned company ~ Why The Walker Group chose this unique model ~ The legal and financial considerations of adopting a PPT ~ The impact of a PPT on employees and the community This session features The Walker Group's co-CEOs, Jessica Rich and Todd Bailey, along with founder Kate Emery, and expert insights from Jenny Kassan, President of The Kassan Group. Watch the webinar recording to learn more about this progressive, new approach to business succession!
The Walker Group is proud to announce becoming Connecticut’s first Perpetual Purpose Trust (PPT)-owned company. This innovative ownership model allows us to prioritize a social mission that benefits our employees, clients, and community. co-CEO Jessica Rich discusses this transformation and its positive impact on Friends with Employee Benefits: A OneDigital Podcast. Tune in to learn more about how our purpose-driven approach is shaping a brighter future!
The Walker Group featured in Nick Romeo’s book, “The Alternative”
