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James Rappuhn

Initiator · DISC type Di
Location Manager at First Student
📍 Bozeman, Montana, United States

A results-oriented executive with deep expertise in wildfire risk management and operational leadership. He co-founded AIG’s Wildfire Protection Unit, has managed multi-million-dollar budgets, and is praised by colleagues as diligent, dedicated, and an outstanding risk manager with a strong work ethic.

He co-founded and led AIGs inaugural Wildfire Protection Unit, creating a new model for proactive loss prevention within the insurance industry.

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Current Role
Location Manager
Location
Bozeman, Montana, United States
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Confident
Impact-Oriented
Friendly Challenger

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

Wildfire Risk Management
He has spent his career creating and directing multi-state wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response services for major insurance carriers like AIG.
Operational Leadership
Manages multi-million dollar P&L budgets, oversees large teams, and directs complex logistics in both start-up and established corporate environments.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Location Manager
First Student
9-2023 - 3-2024
Vice President, Risk Protection Services
Fortress Wildfire Insurance Group
8-2022 - 9-2023
President / Board Member - Solomon Safety Wildfire Group
Solomon Safety Wildfire Group
2-2008 - 8-2022
Vice President - Co-Founder and Director - AIG Wildfire Protection Unit
AIG
2-2006 - 10-2007
Safety Officer
American Contractors
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DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

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