April 7, 2025 – Unison Risk Advisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe DiRocco as Chief Financial Officer. Joe DiRocco, a seasoned financial leader with over three decades of experience, will bring his strategic vision to Unison Risk Advisors.

DiRocco joins Unison Risk Advisors from Fifth Third Bank, where he served as Asset Based Lending National Sales Manager and Past Regional President for Northeastern Ohio. At Fifth Third, he oversaw the growth and strategic alignment of the commercial, wealth and asset management, and consumer lines of business. His broad experience includes senior leadership roles in the commercial sector for various financial institutions, including Ohio President for Citizen’s Bank.

“We proudly welcome Joe to our executive team,” said Robert Klonk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Unison Risk Advisors. “Joe’s financial acumen, business insights, and commitment to our community make him an invaluable addition to Unison Risk Advisors. We are confident that his leadership will drive our financial strategy forward and enhance our ability to deliver exceptional value to our clients and platform companies.”

DiRocco holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Akron and has been actively involved in the community throughout his career. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and the University of Akron College of Business Administration Advisory Board and Chairman of the Executive Committee. Past board positions include, but aren’t limited to, the Greater Cleveland Partnership, the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation, Team NEO, United Way of Greater Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Sports Commissions and Tri-C Foundation.  

About Unison Risk Advisors

Unison Risk Advisors™ is a privately held and employee-owned insurance brokerage and risk management firm, ranking among the top 40 largest brokerages and in the top five largest independently owned firms in the country. Unison Risk Advisors™ serves business and individual clients in all 50 states and more than 85 countries.