David Jean is a principal at Albin, Randall & Bennett specializing primarily in financial accounting and consulting for construction, manufacturing and real estate development companies. He provides tax, accounting and management advisory services to contractors, manufacturers and developers throughout New England. David also serves as the Managing Partner of New England Funds Control, LLC (NEFC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARB. NEFC specializes in providing funds control services for sureties, contractors and banks.

Marty McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP, is well-respected by sureties and bankers for the high quality of his work and profound understanding of the construction industry. Marty helps clients by providing them with the insight needed to grow their business and become more profitable. He is well-regarded as an expert on the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and other COVID-19 related government programs.

 A speaker and author on topics related to construction accounting and financial management, Marty has presented seminars for the National Association of Surety Bond Professionals (NASBP), Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Architectural Glass & Metal Association (AGMA), and Construction Association of Eastern Pennsylvania (CAEP). His articles are featured in leading trade and business publications including CE This Week (Construction Executive), Utility Transportation Contractor (UTCA), and New Jersey CPA (NJCPA).

Julian is the Principal-In-Charge of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP's Walnut Creek office. He is a member of the firm's Executive Leadership Team for the Construction Industry group and has nearly three decades of experience in accounting in the construction industry. Before joining CliftonLarsonAllen, Julian spent time as a controller with a large general contractor based out of Northern California.

Julian is a member of the AICPA, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, Construction Financial Management Association and a member of the CPA Advisory Council to the National Association of Surety Bond Producers.  Julian is also the Chairman of the AICPA's National Construction Industry Program Conference Planning Committee for the 2017 Conference.

Chris Lydick is a Producer and Vice President at McGriff.  He is responsible for maintaining surety credit for high-level surety clients and development of new relationships.  Chris and his team consult with clients about their bonding programs and other high-level issues impacting their businesses throughout the Southeast.

He began his career as an intern with USF&G (now part of Travelers), and shortly thereafter joined its surety bond trainee program in San Antonio, TX.  Upon completion of the training program, he transferred to Orange County, CA as a contract surety underwriter.  After a few years on the underwriting side, Chris accepted a producer role with the Robert F. Driver Co. (now Alliant) in San Diego, CA.  After 15 years in Southern California, he moved back to the east coast in 2010 and joined McGriff.

Chris has been active in and participated in many committee/leadership positions in various industry associations including ABC, AGC, CFMA, NUCA, and NASBP.  With almost 30 years in the surety industry, he focuses on several niches including joint ventures, development bonds, and tax credit-related bonds in addition to the traditional contract surety needs of general contractors and subcontractors.

Scott grew up in Charlotte, graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville and went on to attend Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a double major in Economics and Banking as well as a minor in Industrial Technology. He was a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity.  

Scott is the Regional Surety Bond Manager for Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company with management, marketing, and underwriting responsibilities in the Southeast United States. Scott was promoted to an officer of the company in 2016. He has been in the surety bond industry for over 25 years and holds both the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB) professional designations. Both designations are the highest designations one can hold in the Surety Industry.

Scott is very active in church and civic activities. He spent 7 years on the Board of Carolina International School and 3 years as Board Chair. He is the immediate past Chair of the Cabarrus County Republican Party. Currently, Scott sits on Executive Board of Central North Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America where he is the Vice President of Finance. Scott also chairs the finance committee for his church.        

As Financial Products Underwriting Manager for Great American Insurance Company, Twanisha N. Siejkowski has over 26 years of experience in the areas of surety, banking, and insurance. Twanisha has worked in both contract and commercial surety, and currently oversees the Commercial Northeast region covering 11 states including parts of NC & SC. Twanisha’s experience spans all facets of these industries including territory management, relationship management, marketing, underwriting, financial analytics, loan administration, and operations. 

Prior to joining Great American, Twanisha has worked in varying capacities at Nationwide Surety, Chubb, Samsung, and PNC Bank. Twanisha is member of several community and business organizations including Women in Surety, SANJ, the Master Gardeners of Essex County and the Native Plant Society of NJ. Twanisha also served as one of the founding members and Chairperson of Surety Women & Minorities (SWAM), a Chubb employee diversity council. 

Twanisha currently participates in volunteer activities for the Rutgers NJ Agricultural Experiment Station, NJ Battered Women’s Service and the West Orange United Football Club. Twanisha received her Undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Finance from Thomas Edison State University. In her spare she enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, and Pilates.

Dan has been working in the surety industry for over 37 years. He currently serves as the lead underwriter for the Surety Plus division (small-mid and transactional contract, subdivision for privately held companies and Vista) of Liberty Mutual Surety. Previous positions include, Chief Underwriting Officer for AmTrust Surety and The Insco/Dico Group, as well as the head of subdivision underwriting for The Insco/Dico Group from 2003-2011 Dan holds a BBA in Finance as well as the AFSB designation and is a member of the SFAA and NASBP. 

Paul Giovannoni's focus at FMI is partnering with private equity firms to assist in developing strategic insights into businesses and market opportunities within the built environment. Paul concentrates on providing commercial diligence studies to support transactions in the industrial sector as well as post-close value creation activities by leveraging FMI's deep relationships in the industry and a nuanced understanding of how businesses in the sector operate and win.

Segments where Paul has direct experience include infrastructure services, engineering, building products and distribution, industrial services, energy and cleantech, HVAC services, construction materials, construction technology, utility services, specialty trade contractors, general contractors, and construction equipment and tools.

Before focusing his efforts on supporting private equity firms, Paul worked closely with some of the nation’s largest trade contractors and building product manufacturers to help develop their organizational strategies and go-to-market plans. Through these engagements, Paul developed an insider’s understanding of the drivers of value for these businesses, which he leverages for his current clients.  

Peter Strniste dedicates his practice to construction and surety law, business litigation, and the negotiation of all types of construction contracts. He is a member of the firm’s Construction Group, and he counsels clients on issues surrounding all aspects of construction projects. Mr. Strniste has been representing construction sureties in connection with transactions and claims for over twenty years. He routinely represents clients in the Courts of New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut.  His bio can be reviewed here:  https://www.grsm.com/lawyers/p/peter-e-strniste

James (“Jimmy”) Germano, Esq. is Senior Manager and Counsel on the AIA Contract Documents team.  Jimmy works with the Documents Committee to review and revise the substance of the AIA Contract Documents and associated material. Jimmy received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University, where he was a Division I athlete, and his law degree from the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America. Prior to joining AIA Contract Documents, he served as a judicial law clerk in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland and then practiced law for six years as a general litigation and construction attorney in the Washington, D.C. area. During his time in private practice, Jimmy represented design professionals, owners, general contractors, and subcontractors throughout all phases of the construction project, to include contract negotiations, claims, and multiple dispute resolution forums, including State and Federal Courts, administrative agencies, mediation, and arbitration. Jimmy is a member of the bars of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Whit Campbell was born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii, moving to the mainland to attend college at the University of Puget Sound where he graduated with a BA in Finance and Economics. 

Whit started his surety carrier at Reliance Insurance Company in 1985 where he worked in the Federal Way HO, Spokane, and Portland Branches.  He moved to Seattle with Safeco in 1989 and spent time back at Reliance and Travelers before landing at the Hartford in 2003.  Whit is currently the Pacific Northwest Regional Assistant Manager at The Hartford and his territory covers 4 Western States. 

 Whit and his wife Malia live in Kirkland, Washington.  They have three adult children.    Whit is a true history junkie and is the Surety Association of Washington’s historian.  Another interest is forestry, he owns a 40 acre forest and is Hartford’s Timber Bond expert.  He enjoys gardening and tending his 2 hives of bees and 2 chickens.  

Kara London, raised in South Windsor, CT, received her BS in Social Work at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT. After graduation, Kara looked to find her fortune in Seattle, which she continues to call home.

Kara started her surety career at Willis in 2000 gaining experience on the Broker side and later found her true calling, underwriting commercial surety, with Travelers. Kara’s resume also includes time spent with The Hartford, Parker Smith & Feek and Great American. Currently, Kara is an AVP, Commercial Surety, at Philadelphia Insurance Companies covering the Pacific Northwest.

Kara enjoys all of the offerings of the beautiful Pacific Northwest and looks to find time to lower her handicap score, hiking, gardening, fanning on the Seattle sports teams and enjoying time with her husband, Steve. 

Todd A. Feuerman, CPA, CCA, MBA is a director in the audit and accounting department of Ellin & Tucker. He may be reached at (410) 727-5735 or tfeuerman@ellinandtucker.com.

Christopher W. Oven, MBA,

is a principal at Ellin & Tucker, and leader of the firm’s Corporate Finance Group. He may be reached at coven@ellinandtucker.com.

Cazmier Tymoch, CFA, ABV, ASA is a supervisor at Ellin & Tucker, and a member of the firm’s Corporate Finance Group. He may be reached by email at ctymoch@ellinandtucker.com.

Peter is a member of the executive management team at SFAA. He is responsible for internal and external marketing, communication and research and the execution of programs in support of the association's strategic priorities as well as SFAA’s mission to promote the value of surety and fidelity bonding and its vital protections through advocacy, outreach, promotion, and education. Peter has 25+ years of experience in multiple roles and industries. Before joining SFAA, he was with the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) as Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Industry Relations. As a member of the Senior Management team, he helped guide the industry and association through 6 years of steady growth. In addition, he spent 10 years as President of AXIS Communications, a brand marketing and digital firm in Washington, DC. He held management roles at Coca-Cola Nestle Refreshments Company, Harris Teeter, Sunday River Ski Resort, and RJRNabisco.