The University of Akron's Risk Management and Insurance Program welcomes Jon Walkup and Melissa Walsh

Melissa Walsh

Melissa Walsh is a dedicated risk management professional with over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, with significant expertise in claims. Melissa joined Westfield in May of 2017 and has worked in the Corporate Risk Management department for 7 years. Currently, as the Insurance and Risk Manager for Westfield, she is responsible for the corporate insurance program which includes domestic and international operations. In addition to her insurance responsibilities for the organization, she oversees operational risk for the home office campus as well as service office locations throughout the United States, serving just under 3000 employees. Since joining Westfield, she has gained cross-functional knowledge in the areas of reinsurance and enterprise risk management. Melissa has a solid foundation in insurance that has helped advance her role and responsibilities at Westfield while supporting the enterprise vision and mission of the organization. Melissa Walsh is a graduate of Cleveland State University and holds an associate in risk management designation from The Institutes as well as a property and casualty license in the State of Ohio. She is also a member of The Risk and Insurance Management Society as well as the local chapter NEORIMS.