Senior Staff
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James Krantz
Chairman
Jim started his Insurance career with Paul Krantz & Co. in 1977. In 1987, Jim was instrumental in creating the newly formed York International Agency. Jim graduated from Syracuse University in 1977 and completed his CPCU designation in 1989. Jim sits on the Board of Directors of the Sid Jacobsen JCC in Roslyn, N.Y. |
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Robert Kestenbaum
Chief Executive Officer
Robert joined York International Companies in 1997. Prior to York, Robert was employed with Alexander and Alexander for 15 years. Robert was head of the Connecticut, New Jersey and Long Island Offices and was a Managing Director. Robert graduated from American University in 1980. He sits on the Council of Overseers of The Tilles Center at C.W.Post campus of Long Island University. |
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Michael A. Bodack
President
Michael joined York International Agency as a Senior Partner when the firm he founded in 2001, Sequoia Financial Partners LLC, merged with York on January 1st, 2009. Michael started his career while still in college at Northwestern Mutual Life specializing in financial planning, and upon graduation worked for New York Life. Michael achieved his Chartered Life Underwriter designation in 2000 and his Chartered Financial Consultant designation in 2001. He graduated with a BA in Political Science from Tufts University in 1998. |
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Barbara Strauss
Executive Vice President
Barbara initially joined York International Companies in 2000 as Senior Vice President before advancing to the position of Executive Vice President. Prior to York, Barbara spent 30+ years with a regional insurance agency that specialized in Real Estate. Barbara is recognized as an industry leader for her expertise in Real Estate. Barbara is a member of NAIW (National Association of Insurance Women). |
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Carey O'Connor
Executive Vice President and Principal
Carey joined York International Companies in 2001 as Senior Vice President and Account Executive. Prior to York, Carey has 20+ years in the insurance industry having spent the majority of time with the global brokers, Willis Corroon and Frank B. Hall. Carey graduated from Tulane University in 1978. Carey achieved his MBA from Fordham University and completed his CPCU designation in 1987. |
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Steve DeMatteo
Executive Vice President and Principal
Steve joined York International Companies in 2005 as a Senior Vice President and Principal. Prior to joining York, he was employed with Marsh Inc. for 10 years. During Steve’s tenure at Marsh, he served clients as a Broker, Client Executive and most recently as Senior Vice President and Group Leader in charge of the Connecticut Middle Market Client Executive Practice. Steve started his career working with Chubb & Son for 6 years. He graduated from Fairfield University in 1989 and he currently sits on the Fairfield University Dolan School of Business Advisory Council. |
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Joshua S Marcus
Executive Vice President and Principal
Joshua joined York International in 2009 when Sequoia Financial Partners merged with York International. Joshua began his career as a broker for Sequoia Financial Partners, working his way to Partner in the firm. Prior to Sequoia, he worked with Principal Life Insurance Co., where he specialized in the private market. Joshua attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds his BA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. |
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David Kane
Executive Vice President
David joined York International Companies in 1997 as President of the Benefits company. Prior to York, David was a Guardian Agent specializing in Life and Benefits. He formed The Kane Planning Group, Inc. which was a full service financial company with expertise in employee and executive benefits programs. David graduated from The University of Michigan in 1984. |
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Gil Fishman
Senior Vice President
Gil joined York International Companies in 2002 as a Senior Vice President specializing in new business development. Prior to joining York, Gil was a principal for Versatile Insurance Programs Corp. He also was the operating officer for the men's retail and import footwear company Smerling Imports, along with the Stadler/Florsheim Footwear Company, Gil graduated from the City College of New York with a degree in Accounting. |
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Angie Castella
Vice President
Angie joined York International Companies in 2000, and holds the position of Vice President. Prior to joining York, Angie worked for 12 years as Commercial Lines Manager with Owens Group. Angie began her insurance career with Firemen’s of Washington DC (now Clermont Specialty) focusing on the Real Estate industry.
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George Friedberg
Chairman Emeritus
George has been in the insurance business for 40 years. He founded Great Bay Brokerage which merged into York International Companies in 1985. George graduated from New York University. Currently, George sits on the business council for Hudson Valley Bank. |
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