Bill FolkertsCPCU, CIC, CRM
Bill is a Sales Manager in the state of Pennsylvania. He works for SECURA insurance headquartered in Neenah/Appleton, Wisconsin. With over 30 years insurance experience, Bill has earned the CPCU, CIC and CRM designations. Bill's roots take him back to the Midwest, specifically the St. Louis area. He graduated from Southern Illinois University. Bill's wife, Laura, is a Pittsburgh native. Prior to them relocating their family to the Fox Chapel area in 2007, Bill served as past President of the Land of Lincoln CPCU Chapter located in Springfield, Illinois. Bill has been blessed with three grown children and enjoys sharing time with his family and friends. He is a sports enthusiast and loves competition. When he is not promoting continuous education, Bill likes to volunteer at local food banks and Adopt-A-Highway in his community and with his church.
Sang Hong, CPCU, CLU
Sang is Assistant Vice President – Commercial Property and Casualty Claim Leader for Huntington Insurance. Before joining Huntington Insurance, Sang worked for Liberty Mutual and AIG in claims for over 27 years. A graduate of University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Economics. Sang also earned a Masters of Public Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University. A Past President of the Allegheny Chapter, Sang earned his CPCU designation in 1995, and also holds CLU designation. In his spare time, Sang and his wife Kim enjoy traveling and spending time together with their 4 children.
Michael Mayer, CPCU
Mike is an Agency Management Specialist Executive with Selective Insurance. Mike obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Robert Morris University. He obtained his CPCU Designation in 2011. A resident of Carnegie, PA, in his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, hunting and fishing.
Richard E. Gercak II CPCU, CIC
Rick holds the position of Vice President/Sales Executive with First National Insurance Agency, LLC, working out of the branch in Allison Park, PA. Rick has over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, beginning with Sentry Insurance in Pittsburgh, PA as a Commercial Sales Representative. He continued his career with Wausau, Associates Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies on the carrier side of the business as well as working for Knox and Knox, Gelvin,Jackson & Starr, Co-Op Agency and since 2014, First National Insurance Agency. Rick is a graduate of Slippery Rock University with a BS degree in Psychology. After college, he pursued his professional designations by becoming a CPCU in 1996 as well as later earning his CIC designation. Rick is active in the community, serving on the committee of Boy Scout Troop 560 in Glenshaw,PA as well as an advancement committee member for the Japeechen district of the Laurel Highlands Council. Rick resides in Allison Park, PA with his wife Laurie and their sons Alex and Ben.
Sally Ann Krauss, CPCU, CLU, ARM, ASLI
Sally is a Principal at the EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Pittsburgh office. Having worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years, Sally has a diverse background as a Rater, Underwriter, Surplus Lines Specialist, and Broker. A graduate of Duquesne University, with a Degree in Accounting, Sally earned her Masters of Science Degree in Insurance Management from Boston University. A twice Past President of the Allegheny Chapter, she earned her CPCU designation in 1995, and also holds the designations of CLU, ARM, and ASLI. In her spare time, Sally and her husband George enjoy traveling, and spending time with their grandchildren.
Marilyn Wood, CPCU, ARM, CIC, ASLI
Marilyn Wood is a Past President of the Allegheny Chapter. She is a Retired Senior Energy Underwriter for Chubb and currently is the President and CEO of MJ Consulting and Inspirations. She earned her CPCU in 1995. She lives in Pittsburgh, with her husband Steve, and adopted Siberian Huskies Max and Loki. She has two daughters, three grandchildren, and six grandcats.