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Our team draws on years of insurance experience and a long-standing desire to support the communities in which we live. From its beginnings in the 1980s, Jerry Tobin established the agency’s strong reputation with a focused commitment to quality and integrity that continues today under the leadership of Richard Herrington.

Today, our skilled team epitomizes the highest levels of competence, professionalism, and dedication in the business. Our partners, customer service representatives and office staff – many of whom have been with the agency since its inception – take personal pride in providing our clients with the best insurance products and services.

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Executive Team

Richard Herrington
CEO & President

Richard believes in partnerships and a customer-centric culture are essential for profitable growth and prosperity. While other firms focus on selling price, Richard and his team thrive on providing clients the best insurance advice and counsel available.
Richard loves traveling and enjoys the cultural experiences that come along the way.

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Richard Herrington

Jeff Kilberg
EVP

Jeff’s unwavering drive and commitment to ensuring an impeccable insurance experience for his clients and agents is more than a goal, it’s a passion.
Jeff can often be found donating his time to local nonprofits and truly believes supporting the local businesses in our community is how we all grow and prosper.

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Jeff Kilberg

Katie Zuleg
Director of Operations

Katie knows results are driven by a trusted team and running a seamless operation. Whether it is finding the newest computer system enhancement or the next best continuing education program, empowering those around her to grow and thrive brings out the best in our team and the services provided to our clientele.
Katie enjoys fitness and spending time with her family.

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Katie Zuleg

Valerie Attanasio
Regional Client Representative

Valerie thrives on details. Since joining Nicholas/Tobin in 1994, Valerie has been a driving force behind the firm’s growth and superior service provided to our clients.
Valerie can often be found on the sidelines cheering on her grandchildren at a sporting event.

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Valerie Attansio

Client Advisor Team

Kyle Brady
Vice President

Kyle understands that true success starts with total client focus. This starts with one key trait: listening to the client’s needs. He has extensive experience in both commercial and personal insurance crafting insurance solutions for clients from all over the country.
In fact, Kyle shares his expertise and knowledge as a guest speaker at one of the most prestigious new agent training programs in the nation.

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Sabrina Roper
Regional Client Representative

Sabrina is a licensed insurance advisor with a focus on personal and commercial clients. With over 20 years of experience, Sabrina provides vast knowledge and performance in creating solid plan architecture for her clients and an impeccable drive for service excellence.

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Michael Turchiano
Regional Client Representative

Michael believes that insurance is more than the here and now, it’s about planning for your future needs. With over 20 years of experience, Michael will be glad to assist you with plotting out your insurance future.

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Gary Tolman Jr.
Regional Client Representative

Gary is a veteran insurance advisor with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, cultivating strong client relationships and providing tailored insurance solutions to safeguard their businesses and personal assets. As a respected industry expert, Gary shares his knowledge and expertise with new producers as a guest speaker at a prestigious national training program for new agents.

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Angela Skornia

Angela is a trusted Risk Management Advisor with extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in both commercial and personal insurance. She has an innate ability to connect with her clients and delivers quality service and care, ensuring solid working relationships. Through compassionate understanding, Angela develops and customizes protection plans for all coverage needs. She finds inspiration from spending quality time with her family and pets, and rejuvenates herself through yoga and the beautiful outdoors.

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Personal Insurance Team

Candace Zeiner
Personal Lines Executive
Sr. Account Executive

Candace has spent her entire career providing tailored insurance services to affluent clients around the US. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a wealthy individual with a more complex situation, Candace provides the knowledge and expertise to help craft the right insurance solution for her clients’ needs. While some people claim to be an insurance advisor, Candace truly is the real deal.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending her time outside, visiting local wineries and taking walks with her husband and their two Pugs.

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Candace Zeiner

Jean Schoonmaker
Personal Lines Executive
Account Executive

Jean prides herself on having a strong focus on customer service and enhancing the customer experience. She understands and anticipates the unique needs of each client, making each contact seamless and personalized. In her spare time, Jean enjoys good Italian food, baking and spending time with her kids.

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Jean Schoonmaker

Toni Kopp
Personal Lines Account Executive.

Toni believes the power of a thriving team environment starts with strong communication skills, along with trust and dedication. Her work was instrumental in tying together the operational workflow of the Personal and Commercial teams alike. Toni has been a member of the New Milford community since Elementary School and is now actively involved in her kids’ sports and activities.

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Janice Kindle
Personal Lines Executive
Sr. Account Executive

Janice comes to us with over 20 years of insurance experience specializing in the Personal Lines space. She has worked with many of the nation’s top carriers and brings extensive coverage and product knowledge to the table. Janice enjoys spending time with family and cozying up at home with her cats.

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Commercial Insurance Team

Amy Lemelin
Commercial Lines
Sr. Account Executive

Amy is committed to superior customer service. Whether it is providing professional advice or assisting clients with their unique business needs, Amy’s extensive industry experience is invaluable to her clients and the agency team alike.
When she is not working you might find her at the ocean or paddle boarding along a lazy river.

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Rebecca Tyler
Commercial Lines
Account Executive

Rebecca understands that the foundation of providing service excellence starts with building an outstanding rapport with her clients and seamless integration with the insurance underwriters. It is this partnership-focused drive that allows her to deliver superior insurance solutions to her clients.
In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys yoga, meditation and long hikes with her pup, Bane.

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Logistics Staff

Kristen Gavel
Operations Support Specialist

Kristen was raised in New Milford and now calls it home with her husband and two children. With over 17 years of experience in the medical field, Kristen brings exceptional administrative skills, organization, and attention to detail to our agency. Her background in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment makes her a valuable asset to our operations team. Outside of work, Kristen stays active in the community and serves on the board of a local nonprofit.

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Leca Bernat
Personal Lines Support Specialist

As our Personal Lines Support Specialist, Leca provides vital support to our account managers, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service. From preparing policy documents and processing renewals to managing claims and policy updates, Leca keeps everything organized and running efficiently. Her strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and teamwork help the entire personal lines department stay on track. With her reliability and attention to detail, Leca plays an important role in helping our agency deliver consistent, high-quality service to every client.

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Leca Bernat

Rose Ibañez
Commercial Lines Support Specialist

Rose plays a key role in keeping our agency running smoothly behind the scenes. As our Commercial Lines Support Specialist, she assists the team with policy changes, documentation, and client service needs to ensure every detail is handled with accuracy and care. Her organization, attention to detail, and willingness to jump in wherever needed make her an essential part of our success. Rose's reliability, positive attitude, and commitment to helping both clients and coworkers allow the agency to operate efficiently and deliver the level of service our clients deserve. 

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Consultants

Joseph Tobin
Consultant
Phone: 860.354.4466
Jerry, the founder of the agency, has over 35+ years in the insurance business handling personal, commercial, life and health. Jerry, who has lived in the area all his life, continues to be a tremendous resource for clients. He is available on a consultation basis only.

And You?

We are constantly looking for fresh talent to join our growing team. If you think you’d be a valuable addition to the team, send us a message.

We want to learn more about you!

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