Forsythe Appraisals announced the appointment of Rick Hansen as its new director of operations.
Hansen joined the company in 2008 and most recently served as director of business development and client relations. He has more than two decades of industry experience, including 20 years growing and managing 35 branches at First American Title, one of the nation’s largest title insurance and settlement service providers. Following First American, Hansen was general manager at RHR Information Services, a Minneapolis-based background screening firm. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business, and a master’s degree in business administration.
Forsythe Appraisals’ branch managers have particularly benefitted from Rick’s guidance over the past few years, as he has led efforts at opening new sales channels and creating enhanced avenues for lead generation and appraiser staffing. In his new position, Hansen will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of existing and new branches, with a focus on developing and implementing action plans to ensure that branch productivity and efficiency is aligned to achieve the company’s established short-, medium- and long-range strategic goals.
“Our company is extremely fortunate to have someone with Rick’s vision and experience as our new director of operations,” said company President and Chief Executive Officer John Forsythe in announcing the appointment. “After working with Rick on many different initiatives and in multiple capacities over the years, I am supremely confident in the expertise and work ethic he brings to the position. We all look forward to his contributions to the growth of our branches and the overall success of Forsythe Appraisals in the years ahead.”