David Sussman, chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, a second-generation Connecticut-based insurance business, is making a significant gift to support the development of a pioneering space in the planned new on-campus home of the University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business, which is scheduled to break ground later this year.
The University of New Haven announced it has received a seven-figure commitment from local entrepreneur David Sussman that will support the development of a first-of-its-kind sales institute that will be located in the new home of the University’s Pompea College of Business that is being developed on its main campus in West Haven.
“The Sussman Family Sales Institute at the Pompea College of Business will serve as a global beacon of modern sales excellence, redefining how the world views, teaches, and innovates in the profession of sales,” says Sussman, a long-time benefactor of the University and a member of the Pompea College of Business’ Advisory Board. “As the first-of-its-kind sales institute in Connecticut, it will seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology, ethical leadership, and cross-industry collaboration to develop graduates who are among the world’s most sought after sales innovators,”
“We are most grateful for the generosity of David and for the longstanding support of the Sussman family,” said Jens Frederiksen, president of the University of New Haven. “David is a true pioneer in brilliantly integrating innovative sales practices for his successful insurance business that has enabled it to excel in an incredibly competitive marketplace. The Sussman Family Sales Institute will have a transformative impact on our students’ futures and in advancing our mission of delivering an unparalleled return on investment for our graduates.”
Through the Sussman Family Sales Institute, students will study and apply the most successful sales strategies, prepare for local and national competitions, and network with industry leaders.
Sussman first got involved with the University through his mother, Janice, a 1983 graduate of the University’s Executive MBA program and a former member of its Board of Governors.
A sought-after motivational speaker, Sussman, spoke to students at the University’s inaugural “Charge Back” program last summer. Earlier this year, he hosted a panel discussion with students who took part in the first cohort of his Uccountability program, a peer-to-peer achievement system that provides structure, support, and consistent accountability to help anyone accomplish their goals.