Commercial Lines
Carrie internalized and lives by this quote, as many seniors in high school probably didn’t think that deep at the time. She chose to interpret the meaning as...
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In 2010 Kristin officially became a Hanson & Ryan employee, even though her parents had her working in the family business since the time she could crawl. She...
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Sean graduated high school in 1989 from Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey NJ. He went on to obtain his BA from Seton Hall University in South Orange NJ in 1994. In 1996, his...
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Alan Zollo has been employed with Hanson and Ryan since December 2001. Mr. Zollo is a graduate of Seton Hall University. He joined Hanson & Ryan after completing a...
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While attending school, Lisa joined Hanson & Ryan in 2005. Not quite sure if the Insurance world was right for her, she began exploring its many avenues while working as...
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Michele has been licensed in the Insurance Industry since 1990. She joined Hanson & Ryan, Inc., in August of 1992 in the Personal Lines Department. Michele worked...
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Jeff graduated from William Paterson University with a major in History, and a minor in Special Education. He then joined the Hanson & Ryan team where he successfully...
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Carol joined the Hanson & Ryan family in January of 2014. She has earned an associated degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Bergen Community College in 2004. After...
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Shany Arroyo
Commercial Lines
Shany has been with the Hanson & Ryan family since March of 2016. She started by providing administrative support to the Personal & Commercial Lines. She has recently...
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Ryan joined the Hanson & Ryan team in December of 2022 after recently obtaining a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Seton Hall University. Prior to obtaining his...
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Kaiti joined the Hanson & Ryan family in 2014 while finishing school at Ramapo College of New Jersey. She earned her Associates Degree in Business Administration from...
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Michael Castrillon
Commercial Lines
Michael Castrillon is a graduate of Indiana University, where he earned a degree in Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation from the Kelley School of Business. He...
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Chris Womelsdorf
Commercial Lines
Chris Womelsdorf joined the Hanson & Ryan team in 2025. Read more...
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Marty Torjussen
Commercial Lines
Marty Torjussen joined the Hanson & Ryan team in 2025. Read more...
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Dan Dotro
Commercial Lines
Dan Dotro, from Morris Plains, New Jersey, is a passionate professional with a strong commitment to both his career and his community. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Dan...
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David D’Andrea
Commercial Lines
David D'Andrea joined the Hanson & Ryan team in 2022. Read more...
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Chris Philp
Commercial Lines
Chris Philps joined the Hanson & Ryan team in 2025. Read more...
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Benefits
Scott Patterson
Benefits Services
Scott graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne, PA and then received his BA degree from Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA. Scott began his insurance career...
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Jamie Nielsen, Jr.
Benefits Services
Jamie Nielsen, Jr. is an insurance agent at Hanson & Ryan. His education and life experiences have earned him a position on the sales/production team. Areas of...
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Mark Fontanella
Benefits Services
Mark graduated William Paterson University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a concentration in Professional Selling. Upon graduation, he took a job as...
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Allen Mix
Benefits Services
After 25 years in the health insurance/employee benefits field, Allen joined the team at Hanson & Ryan in 2015. Formerly an Account Executive focusing on large (1,000+...
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Jennifer Rossolillo
Benefits Services
Jennifer started working for Hanson & Ryan back in January of 1999. She started as the receptionist but went to school at night and got her Producer License. She...
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Personal
Yocasta Garcia
Personal Lines
Yocasta previously worked at Toys R Us for 7 years and wanted to change carrier paths. She found a job at the Hale Debow Insurance agency and quickly learned the...
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Evelyn Whritenour
Personal Lines
Evelyn started her insurance journey in 2016 at Hanson & Ryan. She graduated from Montclair University with a Bachelors in Business Management and also has an...
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John Schaeffer
Personal Lines / Benefits
John graduated Ocean County College in December of 2007 with an associates degree in criminal justice. In 2009 John moved down to Virginia to start his career as a...
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Connie Tahinos
Personal Lines
Connie Tahinos became a member of the Hanson & Ryan family back in March of 2011. She came from a much different background, working in the cosmetology field for over 6...
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Administrative
Roxanne Campione
Claims
Graduating with a degree in sociology Roxanne has always wanted to help people. Finding a career in the insurance industry and a home with Hanson & Ryan...
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Amy Sergeant
Administrative Receptionist
Amy first joined Hanson & Ryan in 2010 as a receptionist and administrative support. In 2013, she stepped away from the role to care for her first...
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Devyn Nielsen
Assistant
Devyn Nielsen grew up surrounded by the world of insurance, gaining early insight and familiarity with the industry long before officially stepping into her...
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Indiana Jones Nielsen aka Indy
Emotional Support Pup
Indiana Jones Nielsen —affectionately known as Indy—is the beloved office dog at Hanson & Ryan. Always ready with a wagging tail and a calming...
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