Innovative Environmental Specialists
KEVIN TROUTMAN
Vice President Managed Business
Years in the insurance industry
35+
What led you to work in this field?
I worked for a retail stock brokerage company, and when the market collapsed in 1987, I knew it was time for a different career. A friend from college worked for an insurance company, and he recommended me for an opening in underwriting. I have been working in the insurance industry ever since.
Fun fact about yourself:
I teach indoor spin cycling classes at a local gym.
What is your favorite movie?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
CAROLYN WENDORF
Senior Vice President – Midwest Region
Years in the insurance industry
19+
What led you to work in this field?
I got into environmental insurance for the challenge of having to push myself to learn about different industries, environmental processes and what keeps our insureds up at night. Every day you can learn something new as the environmental rules, regulations and industries are evolving.
College and/or Degrees:
University of Notre Dame - BBA - Finance and University of DePaul - Master of Business Administration
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Treat others the way that you want to be treated and build a strong empowered team.
JAMES SCHMIDT
Regional Vice President – Southeast Region
Years in the insurance industry
11+
What led you to work in this field?
I studied finance and entrepreneurship in college but was not passionate about my job offers out of school. I knew I wanted to do something both analytical and relationship based but didn't know exactly where to look. Somebody then suggested I look into insurance and the rest is history.
What are your hobbies?
I am addicted to golf though looking at my scorecard you may think it's my first time ever playing.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Seek to get 1% better every day. It may feel small and meaningless each day, but the compounded interest is transformative.
JASON WREN
Senior Vice President – South Central Region
Years in the insurance industry
23+
What led you to work in this field?
My junior year of college I had 3 roommates that each were pursuing a Risk Management degree. Each of them recommended I check out a few Risk Management classes. I took a few classes and ended up really enjoying the curriculum and the post-graduation opportunities a Risk Management degree provided. I got a job straight of college and never looked back since!
What was the first job you ever had?
Fry cook at fast food chain. It was horrible :)
Fun fact about yourself:
I am related to the English architect Sir Christopher Wren who designed St. Paul's Cathedral
TOBY LEUNG
Senior Vice President – West Region
Years in the insurance industry
19+
What led you to work in this field?
Making deals
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
To have today’s knowledge yesterday
Fun fact about yourself:
Spent time in a culinary program.
TINA CHENG-LIU
Regional Vice President – New England Region
Years in the insurance industry
25+
What led you to work in this field?
I started out pursuing my CPA, but after one too many nights bonding with Excel and zero human interaction, I realized pure numbers weren’t my thing—so I switched to insurance!
What is the first job you ever had?
McDonald’s – Worked with my friends, fueled by fries and laughter. Easily some of the best memories (and worst attempts at making a perfect ice cream cone) of my youth.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
The purpose of our lives is to be happy – Dalai Lama
MATTHEW TOMLINSON
Senior Vice President – NY Metro Region
Years in the insurance industry
17+
What led you to work in this field?
I was tired of living on the road as an environmental consultant. I saw an ad for environmental underwriter looking for environmental consultant experience with no insurance experience necessary. I didn’t get that job but got into the field eventually.
What are your hobbies?
Coaching my kid’s youth sports
What is your favorite sports team?
Notre Dame football
STEVE COLLETT
Senior Vice President – Mid-Atlantic Region
Years in the insurance industry
37+
What led you to work in this field?
I was looking for a field where I could apply my degree in Finance and entrepreneurship other than the banking industry. The insurance industry proved to be instrumental in allowing many opportunities with developing sound leadership skills, business, and relationship skills, building profitable books of business in regional territories, mentoring new talent and continual learning. Looking back, it has been very rewarding both personally and professionally.
Fun fact about yourself
My 7th Great Grandfather was a Cherokee Indian Chief in the Catawba Nation.
What is your favorite sports team?
Pittsburgh Steelers
