32BJ Benefit Funds
Rich Robbins has a strong background in IT infrastructure and operations management. Rich currently holds the role of Director of IT Infrastructure at Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds starting from May 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Manager Infrastructure Network, Data Centers & Unified Communications at Lithia Motors, Inc. from January 2020 to May 2022. Rich also worked as an Infrastructure, Cloud Architect at CHANEL from February 2018 to January 2020. Previously, they held roles such as Data Center, Cloud Migration Architect at DXC Technology from April 2017 to February 2018, and Global Architect Manager - Principal Architect at Sungard Availability Services from January 2014 to April 2017. Rich has experience in managing "high profile" projects and clients in various industries, including financial, insurance, healthcare, and legal. Other past positions include Enterprise Architect and Strategy Consultant at American Water from April 2011 to December 2013, Director, Global Infrastructure and Operations Manager at CIFG from August 2006 to April 2011, and Vice President, Infrastructure and Operations Management at Natixis from March 2001 to June 2005. Rich also has experience as an Infrastructure and Market Data Services Manager at multiple startup online day trading firms and as a Vice President, Market Data Services at Bear Stearns, both in 1999.
Rich Robbins attended SUNY Polytechnic Institute from 1992 to 1994, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems.
32BJ Benefit Funds
The Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds is the umbrella organization responsible for administering benefits, including Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members. SEIU 32BJ is the union representing property service workers, including office cleaners and residential doormen and superintendants, from Connecticut through Florida. Pension The Pension Fund provides retirement security for members and their spouses through a regular monthly pension benefit based on their years of service. Retirement Services The Supplement Retirement Savings Plan (SRSP) strengthens members’ retirement security through self directed retirement accounts funded by both employer contributions and participant savings. Health The Health Fund provides comprehensive, affordable high quality health benefits to members and their families. Training The Training Fund offers more than 100 different courses and seminars, ranging from Green Buildings to English as a Second Language, and everything in-between. Legal The Legal Fund provides legal representation to members, retirees and their dependants in a broad range of matters, including family, immigration, consumer and criminal law. The Benefit Funds’ main office is in New York City, with satellite offices in New Jersey, Connecticut and Washington, DC.