Cindy has been the President/CEO of C. Winchell Agency since May 1992. After many years as Recruiting Manager for Acme Employment Service in NJ, specializing in the Recruitment of Insurance Professionals, it was time to “branch out” on her own.

C. Winchell Agency was originally established in the basement of her house, then moved to office space and ultimately “larger” office space. The Agency has a solid track record of placing approximately 300-400 insurance professionals every year. In 2006, the sudden death of her husband and business partner, Charles Winchell, could not and did not deter her total commitment and devotion to C. Winchell Agency. With a dedicated staff of Recruiters and Administrative support personnel, the Agency is stronger and more successful than ever!

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. Handling all of the President’s administrative, corporate and personal matters, she is also our special events coordinator and creative branding specialist.

After graduating college with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1994, Aaron began his insurance career in Underwriting with Greater New York Insurance, moving on to Kemper Insurance and Tower Insurance Group. He joined “the family business” here at C. Winchell Agency in 2000. With the untimely passing of Chuck Winchell, our Executive Vice President in late 2006, Aaron stepped into his father’s role and became responsible for all our Accounting, Financial, Human Resources and Benefits Administration issues.

Cassandra Banko holds the distinction of being the longest tenured employee of

C. Winchell Agency. She began her career with us in 1996 responsible for the development of our Accounting, Financial and Reinsurance areas and is now also our Lead Recruiter for Underwriting and Operations. She handles the placement of candidates in the Tri-State area so successfully that she has held the title of Outstanding Sales Performer for the agency for 15 of her 21 years.

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 worked in banking 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 and when an opportunity came up, the joking became a reality. Danielle is the Administrative Secretary to the Vice President Cassandra Banko and back up to Tina, Executive Assistant to the President.

Chris Belmer joined C. Winchell Agency in May 2013. He is handling our NY and CT Agency/Broker recruiting efforts. Chris comes to us with an extensive management, customer service and training background.

Barbara has worked her way up through the ranks at C. Winchell Agency since beginning her career here in 1999. She has progressed from Administrative Manager to the Manager of Administration and Operations, Marketing Specialist and now Recruiting Specialist Barbara works in tandem with Chris in the placement and recruitment of our NY and CT Agency/Broker clientele. Barbara doubles her efforts with C. Winchell Agency as Administration and Systems Manager, as well as a “multitasking” wizard!

Linda is our newest employee, having joined C. Winchell Agency just this year, 2017. Linda has lived in both CA and NJ, until settling here in the Poconos. She prides herself in having done sales “her entire life” and holds a NJ Producer’s License. Everything from Girl Scout cookies when her daughters were young, to newspaper advertising space, cemetery plots (who does that?) and most recently an accomplished producer for Aflac.

From Linda, “in sales and insurance recruitment, no two days are the same, which makes this career so challenging and exciting. I love helping candidates find that “great job” to improve their personal lives and situation. It makes my day very rewarding!” We are pleased to have her join our Agency Broker Recruiting Team where she is working closely with Kathy Hernandez in the placement and recruitment of our NJ/PA/DE agency/broker clientele.

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 clients and candidates and is another “main stay” for the Agency. Due to Kathy's dedication and drive she has been promoted and is now responsible for our NJ/PA/DE Agency/Broker recruiting desk.

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 the LEAP and went back to college! Marie earned a Bachelors Degree in Service Management from East Stroudsburg University in 2016. She is a WHIZ on the computer and our internal insurance recruiting systems and databases. Searching resumes on various boards and engines is her key responsibility for

C. Winchell Agency. Having a super high energy level makes everyday with Marie “fun times” here at C. Winchell Agency.

Kathi holds the role of Receptionist, a spot vacated when our full-time receptionist retired in 2012. Her “eclectic” background includes hairdressing, being a Manager with Tupperware, fundraising and becoming a Certified Medical Assistant. Kathi also worked in the Hospitality Industry, working for the Hilton Hotel chain for several years before coming to C. Winchell Agency in 2012. In her “off hours”, Kathi and her husband operate a karaoke DJ service. Her singing voice is Awesome! She is the "light and smile" of everyone's day! No voicemail for us!