About Us

Meet Our Staff

Michael P. Kirwan
President
Self Funding, Inc.
Vice President
Consultant Overview

Thirty years of business experience involving accounting, taxation, banking and risk management for Fortune 500 sized companies. Particular emphasis and experience in risk management for foods, chemicals, metals, toys, pari-mutual, publishing, warehousing and parking industries. This expertise includes unique cash flow insurance and self insurance programs, captive insurance company management and implementation of effective loss control and cost containment programs.

Education
Canisius College Undergraduate - Accounting
Illinois Benedictine Master’s Program - Finance
Tax Executive’s Institute at Marshall Wythe School of Law College of William and Mary
Licenses
New York Licensed Insurance Insurance Broker
New York State Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Consultant
Non-resident license in 15 other states and U.K.
Industry Positions
President Holland Danahy Agency Williamsville, New York
Dir of Risk Management & Assistant Treasurer Delaware North Co. Buffalo, New York
Risk Manager The Quaker Oats Co. Chicago, Illinois
Risk Manager Fisher Price Toys East Aurora, New York
Volunteer Positions
Past Chair.Natl Insurance Committee Boy Scouts of America Member, Finance Committee Dallas, Texas
Past Chair, Food Industry Session Risk & Insurance Management Society
Member Food Industry Task Force for Grocery Manufacturers Association Captive Feasibility Study
Member Board of Directors Agtoa Insurance Company Hamilton, Bermuda 1979-1992