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Joe Surber

Joe Surber

Chief Technology Officer at Assurant

Assurant•Greater Atlanta Area

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Experience34+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Chief technology officer and a member of the Management Committee at Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) leading the company's global technology organization, comprised of digital, security, infrastructure and cloud services, and business and enterprise applications. Fortune 500 CIO and corporate services executive recognized as a thought leader for driving transformation and enabling businesses through the innovative use of technology. CIO+ with experience leading enterprise shared services organizations including information technology, supply chain, real estate, facilities, and supplier diversity.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • AssurantCurrent
    May 2017–Present· 9 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Technology OfficerCurrent
      Nov 2018–Present
    • SVP, Global Technology
      May 2017–Nov 2018
  • Southern Company Gas
    Nov 2004–Jul 2016· 11 yrs 8 mos
    • SVP and Chief Information Officer
      Dec 2011–Jul 2016
    • VP and Chief Information Officer
      Nov 2008–Dec 2011
    • Managing Director
      Feb 2006–Oct 2008
    • Director, Information Technology - Retail Energy
      Nov 2004–2006
  • FPT/Intellinet
    Feb 1996–Nov 2004· 8 yrs 9 mos
    • Senior Partner
      Feb 1996–Nov 2004
  • Bank of America
    Aug 1994–Feb 1996· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Analyst, Network
      Aug 1994–Feb 1996
  • IBM
    Jun 1992–Aug 1994· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Technical Support Representative - Network Engineering
      Jun 1992–Aug 1994

Education

BA, Journalism

The University of Georgia

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Business IntelligenceSoftware DevelopmentChange ManagementNetworkingLeadershipCost ReductionVendor ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Global SourcingBusiness Process ImprovementIT Cost OptimizationManagement ConsultingContract NegotiationStrategyDue DiligenceStrategic PlanningShared ServicesIT GovernanceMergers