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 Bob Ryan is the President of Ryan & Ryan Insurance brokers. A licensed Insurance Agent since 1980, he has been working as a full time insurance professional since 1985 when he joined his father at Robert J. Ryan, Inc, where he served as president until 2007. In 1986 he was awarded the prestigious Certified Insurance Counselor Designation. Bob is active in community affairs and entrepreneurial endeavors and is currently a board member at Benedictine Health Foundation and Slipit Industries, Inc., and a partner in Amsterdam Columbia Realty Inc. Bob had previously served as Vice President at Ulster Savings Bank and Chairman of the Board at Ulster County Development Corp. Bob has also been a co-organizer of the Shamrock Run since 1989 raising thousands each year for local charities.
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 Operations Manager Jeanne Beck brings 20 years of experience with her to Ryan & Ryan, having worked in virtually all aspects of the insurance industry. She is a NY Licensed Property and Casualty Broker, and NYHVUG Treasurer. Jeanne was honored by the Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) as the agency staff person of the year in 1996.
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 James Blundell is Property and Casualty Broker with Ryan & Ryan Insurance. James graduated from SUNY New Paltz Magna Cum Laude and was part of the starting lineup at Ryan & Ryan when it opened in 2009. James has excelled as an Account Executive with the firm. James is a member of the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State. James has earned his Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designation and is currently working on his Accredited Adviser Insurance (AAI) designation.
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 Jackie Covert started working in the insurance field in 1987 and joined the Ryan and Ryan team in May of 2009. She brings over 22 years of commercial insurance experience with her, and is valued and respected for the relationships she builds with each and every client with whom she interacts. |
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 Ann Dippel began her insurance career in 1974 as a Customer Service Rep with
the Morris Agency in New Paltz, NY , which was owned by Frank Reis and Bob Ryan's father.
From 1976 to 1985 Ann left the world of insurance to manage the office
of her family owned business.
By 1996, the insurance "bug" was reawakened and Ann joined the Reis
Turck Agency where she worked until they were purchased by Ryan and
Ryan Insurance Brokers in January 2011.
During the past eleven years Ann has also taught Insurance Continuing
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 Lisa Golden is a member of our original Ryan & Ryan team, joining us in 2009 after having worked at NGL Winick Insurance. She received her Associates Degree in Insurance from Sullivan County Community College, and has proven a valuable associate on the Ryan & Ryan team. As a New York State Licensed Property and Casualty Broker, Lisa oversees the sales and service of new and existing accounts, both personal and commercial.
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 Greg Keller brings 13 years of experience in both Personal and Commercial insurance to Ryan & Ryan. Upon earning an Associate’s Degree in Individual Studies at SUNY Ulster, Greg began working in the insurance field. As a New York State Licensed Property & Casualty Broker, Greg works with the service of new and existing accounts, both personal and commercial.
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 Don Reis began his career in 1969 with Kingston Trust Co, now Key Bank, and moved into the insurance business in 1981. Using his background in finance, Don helped acquire several key agencies with the Reis Group and open new revenue markets. In 1992 he purchased Charles J. Turck & Son and grew it to what it is today. He sold the company to Ryan & Ryan in 2011.
Don's civic activities include teaching finance courses at UCCC, volunteer time with the Kingston Lions and Children's Home, and serving as Chairman of the Heart Association of the Hudson Valley. Mr Reis was very active with Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) of NY, and remains an active member of the Ryan & Ryan team today. |
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 Our accountant, Marc Reuben, has more than 50 years of experience in the accounting field, over 27 years with local CPA firms. He is another original Ryan & Ryan team member, joining on a part-time basis in 2009 after a one year retirement. Marc has enjoyed working for Bob Ryan for over 17 years, and is associated with Bob’s affiliate company, Slipit Industries, Inc. Marc is also President and Treasurer of the Tillson Estates Community Association, Inc., a non-profit, community owned water system providing water for Tillson Estates in Tillson, NY. |
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Jeffrey W. Smith, CIC LUTCF is a graduate of Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and has worked in Agricultural Insurance since 1995. Well versed in many areas of personal and business insurance, Jeff has continued to specialize in Agricultural Insurance since joining Ryan & Ryan as an Account Executive in 2010. His high level of technical agribusiness expertise and his unique combination of insurance and agricultural knowledge makes him a valuable resource for any farm or ranch in Ulster County and the Hudson Valley. Jeff is an active community volunteer with the New Paltz Rotary Club, and currently serves as their Treasurer.
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 Yvonne Wynkoop is a licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker with Ryan & Ryan. After earning her Bachelors Degree from Marist College she worked with some of New York's leading health insurers including CDPHP, EmblemHealth, and WellCare. Yvonne joined Ryan & Ryan in 2009. She uses her solid understanding of the health industry to create strategic plans and funding methodologies for a diverse client base. Her passion to earn business has put her on the speed dial of many of the area's top employers. Yvonne is a member of the The National Association of Health Underwriters and Mid-Hudson Human Resources Association. She is an active volunteer with several theatre and arts organizations, and a certified literacy tutor.
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