Cindy Winchell is the Founder, President/CEO of C. Winchell agency since its inception in 1992. Her tenure in both Contingency Recruiting and Human Resources Talent Acquisition spans over 35 years. In conjunction with her over all management and ownership responsibilities she still remains actively entrenched in the recruitment of higher level and specialized searches for the company’s long established client base. The Agency has a continuous and successful track record of placing 300-400 insurance Professionals each and every year. In 2006, the sudden death of her husband and business Partner Chuck Winchell, also a veteran Insurance/Reinsurance Claims Executive for over 30 years, could not, and did not deter her total commitment and devotion to the continued success and growth of C. Winchell Agency. With a dedicated staff of experienced Insurance Recruiters/Talent Acquisition Specialists and Administrative and Marketing support Personnel, C. Winchell Agency has established itself as one of the TOP RECRUITING FIRMS In the NorthEast.

IN LOVING MEMORY - CHUCK WINCHELL 2006

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Tina has her work cut out for her! As the Executive Assistant to the President, Cindy Winchell, she is “the driver of the bus!” Tina joined C. Winchell Agency in 2004 after relocating to the Poconos from Detroit. There is not an administrative function within the company that Tina has not done during her tenure here. Currently handling all of the President’s administrative, corporate and personal matters since 2007, she is also our special events coordinator and creative branding specialist.

Aaron joined the “family business” back in 2000, after having a successful insurance Career as an MultiLine and HPR Underwriter with Greater NY Insurance, Kemper and Tower Insurance Group. Aaron holds a Bachelors Degree from Montclair State College (now University) and came into the company," learning the ropes” in Recruiting, company operations and accounting. With the untimely passing of his father, Chuck Winchell in 2006, Aaron stepped into his fathers role and is responsible for all of our Accounting/Financial, Human Resources, Benefits Administration and general management of the company and staff.

Cassandra Banko holds the distinction of being the longest tenured employee of C. Winchell Agency. She began her career with us in 1996, after an 8 year career with PNC Bank and is responsible for the continued development and growth of our Accounting, Financial, Reinsurance and Operations areas. Cassandra's success within C. Winchell Agency and the Insurance industry has led to her title of Outstanding Sales Performer during her entire tenure here with the company.

Lisa comes to us as a “transplant” to The Poconos from her life-long residence in Long Island. She recently moved closer to her parents here in Stroudsburg, PA. Lisa started her career out with Liberty Mutual, moving on to Aetna Casualty and then graduating to the agency/broker side of the business where she spent many years in claims and marketing for Rampart Brokerage and Amerisc (now USI). We are thrilled to have her with us to handle our NY & CT Agency/Broker recruiting desk!

CONGRATULATIONS, ALI has been PROMOTED!

Ali joined C. Winchell Agency in early 2018. Thinking we were getting a “trainee” to our industry and field, we quickly realized that Ali’s previous experience with Zurich Insurance Group in NYC, along with the coincidence of her Dad’s past career owning his own recruiting firm in NYC, allowed Ali to skyrocket here at C. Winchell Agency. She has quickly learned and expanded upon all of the working functionalities here within the agency.

We are proud and excited that she will now be part of our professional Recruiting Team, placing Claims Professionals throughout NY, NJ, PA and CT.

C. Winchell Agency has the great fortune of having Kathy with us since 2002! With so many years with C. Winchell Agency, she is well known with all of our agency/broker clients and candidates and is an important “main stay” for the Agency. As the “Ying” to Terry’s “Yang,” Kathy utilizes all of her knowledge and expertise to ensure success for this very busy team.

As C. Winchell Agency’s newest RECRUITER, Terry’s 20+ years of agency/broker Commercial Account Management experience combined with her stamina, intuition and people skills play an integral part in recruiting and placing OUR NJ, PA and DE agency/ broker candidates. Her professional history is formerly with FM Global, Aon, Willis, and Schechner Lifson. She doesn’t do it alone, but is partnered with Kathy Hernandez, Marketing Specialist. This combo offers both our candidates and clients, one “dynamite A-Team.”

Danielle is originally from Australia, relocating here to the U.S. in 2006. After getting married, she and her husband moved to the Poconos from NJ. Danielle had been working at PNC Bank for 7 years, where she became acquainted with the employees of C. Winchell Agency. The “favorite teller” at the bank always joked about wanting to come work for C. Winchell Agency. When an opportunity became available, the "joking" became a reality. Danielle is the Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Cassandra Banko, as well as our back up to Tina, Executive Assistant to the President, Cindy Winchell.

Marie joined us in late 2016. Originally from NY, Marie moved here to The Poconos in 1986. After raising her children and supporting her husband with his local business, she took a huge LEAP and went back to college! Marie earned a Bachelors Degree in Management from East Stroudsburg University in 2016. She is a WHIZ on the computer and is responsible for our internal insurance recruiting systems and databases. Searching for resumes on various boards and engines is also one of her her key responsibilities. Having a super high energy level and vivacious personality makes everyday with Marie “fun times” here at C. Winchell Agency.

C. Winchell Agency WELCOMES. SANDRA TRANSUE to our Recruiting Team!

Sandy comes to us after spending 21 YEARS with Hackettstown Medical Center as Sr. Administrative Assistant In the Engineering Division. Originally from NJ, Sandy and her husband moved to the Poconos in 1991, where they raised their two sons, both now grown living in the area as well. Sandy loves spending her vacations somewhere warm near the beach, loves bike riding and reading and spending time with her dog, Ozzy and of course, her husband too! She will be working side-by-side with Lisa, handling our NY Agency/Broker clientele and accounts. To a LONG FUTURE here at C. Winchell Agency!