Oncourse Home Solutions Appoints Julie Ann Szudarek as President and Chief Operating Officer

Szudarek brings deep executive experience across consumer, tech, and subscription platforms to drive growth and operational excellence

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oncourse Home Solutions, a leading provider of home protection plans and a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, today announced the appointment of Julie Ann Szudarek as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), a key leadership addition as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Bringing extensive experience as a CEO, public company board director, and consumer business executive, Szudarek has a proven track record of leading, transforming, and scaling complex organizations across the U.S. and internationally.

She joins Oncourse Home Solutions from Self Financial, where she served as CEO and Board Member, strengthening operations and expanding the fintech platform’s product portfolio. Her executive and senior leadership background also includes serving as CEO and Board Member of European online pharmacy Atida; President of International and SVP & General Manager of Local Deals North America at Groupon, where she managed multi-billion-dollar divisions; and executive roles at Orbitz Worldwide and strategy consulting with Accenture.

“Julie is the kind of leader who will help us turn bold ambitions into results,” said Aaron Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of Oncourse Home Solutions. “She brings a rare combination of CEO experience, operational rigor, technology fluency, and a deep understanding of consumer businesses. She is also a deeply people-centered leader who understands that great business outcomes start with understanding the needs of customers and employees. With strong backing from Genstar Capital, her leadership brings Operations, Technology, Product, and Marketing together to strengthen how we execute, innovate, and deliver for homeowners. I am excited to partner with Julie as we build on our momentum to pursue our next chapter of growth.”

As President and COO, Szudarek will report directly to Cooper and join the Executive Management Committee. She will have end-to-end accountability for Oncourse Home Solutions’ core P&L and operations, uniting the teams responsible for driving customer growth and retention, developing products, enhancing the customer experience, and delivering exceptional service. Her mandate includes strengthening accountability, integrating functional operating plans, and translating the company’s strategy into measurable business results.

“What drew me to Oncourse is the opportunity to build on an already strong foundation and make an even greater impact for the homeowners and partners who count on us,” said Szudarek. “Bringing our teams and capabilities closer together enables us to move faster, enhance the customer experience, and create long-term value. I look forward to working alongside Aaron, my peers on the Executive Management Committee, and the talented teams across Oncourse to drive operational excellence, scale our platform, and deliver exceptional value to our partners and homeowners.”

Szudarek currently serves on the Board of Directors of Root Insurance, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.

About Oncourse Home Solutions
Oncourse Home Solutions is a leading home protection provider focused on protecting more than 2 million homeowners from unexpected costs and providing flexible services for home repairs and maintenance across the country. With more than three decades of experience, Oncourse Home Solutions has stayed committed to simplifying the hassles of home care and providing coverage that simply works, giving homeowners peace of mind.