Policygenius is America's leading online insurance marketplace with headquarters in New York City and Durham, North Carolina. Our mission is to help people get insurance right by making it easy for them to understand their options, compare quotes, and buy a policy, all in one place. Since 2014 we've helped over 30 million people shop for insurance and placed nearly $100 billion in coverage.

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Policygenius

Ben Asnis has been in the sales industry for over a decade. Ben started their career at [Yodle](/org/yodle), where they were director of sales for eight years. Ben then went to SinglePlatform, where they did the same for a year. In January 2018, they took a position at Great Jones as head of sales, but left after only nine months to go to Ritual.co as their general manager. Ben stayed there until December 2019, when they left to join [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) as their director of sales, which is their current position.

Ben Asnis has a degree from the University of Arizona.

Reba Mcentire - Senior Sales Associate, Ilya Karger - Senior Manager, Sales, and Jeff Buehler - Team Lead, Sales report to Ben Asnis. Ben Asnis works with Francois De Lame - Founder & Chief Product Officer, Sandy Afamasaga - Senior Executive Assistant to the Co-Founders, and John Downing - Creative Director. Ben Asnis reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO.

Ben Asnis

Ilya Karger is a Senior Manager of Sales at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Ilya has also worked as an Associate Director of Sales and an Inside Sales Manager at [CrowdJustice](/org/crowdjustice) and Prime Case Funding LLC. Ilya has a degree in Litigation Finance from Javlin Capital LLC.

Ilya Karger has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university). Ilya is certified by Finra in Series 34 and Series 3.

They are on a team with Kieran Duffy - Team Lead, Sales, Eric Ngai - Senior Sales Associate, and Jeff Buehler - Team Lead, Sales. Ilya Karger reports to Ben Asnis, Director of Sales.

Ilya Karger

Francois De Lame is the Founder and Chief Product Officer at Policygenius. Francois has a wide range of experience in marketing and product development. 

De Lame started their career as a Trade Marketing Manager at SABMiller. In this role, they were responsible for developing trade marketing plans and managing promotional campaigns. Francois then transitioned to a Senior Associate role at [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company), where they provided consulting services to clients in the private equity and consumer goods industries. 

In 2010, De Lame became the Chief Marketing Officer at Identified, a start-up recruiting website. Francois was responsible for developing the brand message, designing the marketing strategy, and managing online communications. Francois was also actively involved in product development, sales, and public relations. After six months, they left Identified to spend six months learning French and working with a vineyard on strategy planning, operations, and marketing. 

In 2014, De Lame founded Policygenius, an online marketplace that helps consumers compare and buy insurance policies. Francois has been instrumental in developing the company's product offerings and expanding its reach to new markets. Under their leadership, Policygenius has become one of the most popular insurance comparison websites in the United States.

Francois De Lame has a Master in Business Administration from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) and a Bachelor of Business Science (Honours) in Economics and Finance from the [University of Cape Town](/org/university-of-cape-town).

Some of their coworkers include Megan Pittman - VP of People, Simon Lu - Head of SEO, and Maya Gumennik - Head of Marketing. Some direct reports include Kristen Ong - Senior Product Marketing Manager, David Ader - Director of Product, and Beth Koscianski - Product Support Specialist. Francois De Lame reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO.

Francois De Lame

John Downing is the current Creative Director at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). John has also worked as a freelance creative director for clients such as [R/GA](/org/rga), Barton F Graf, WME/IMG, BarkBox, and McCann. Prior to that, they were an Associate Creative Director at Anomaly, where they worked on accounts for Converse, Google, Captain Morgan Rum, Children's Cancer Institute of America, and Marriott Hotels. Before that, they were a Senior Copywriter at DDB New York, and prior to that they were a Copywriter at DDB Sydney.

John Downing has a Bachelor of Communications from [Western Sydney University](/org/western-sydney-university), and has also completed a course in Creative Advertising Ideas from the AWARD School.

Their manager is Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. John Downing works with Jeannie Kim - VP & GM of Content, Doug Leder - Head of Information Security, and Daniel Gremmell - Head of Data.

John Downing

Sruti Balakrishnan is the current Director of Life Strategy & Operations at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to this, they served as the Interim COO at [The Collaboratory](/org/the-collaboratory) from March 2021 to December 2021. Sruti also served as the Director of Strategy & Operations (Life) at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) Inc. from November 2019 to July 2021. 

Sruti has a proven track record in helping companies grow and scale. At [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), they led the Strategy & Operations team for the Life Insurance business, helping it grow from a 250-person organization to 600+. At [The Collaboratory](/org/the-collaboratory), they were instrumental in founding the company and served as an advisor after stepping away from their full-time role. 

Sruti is a dynamic leader with a passion for helping people get the financial protection they need. Sruti is excited to be a part of [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) as it continues to grow and make a positive impact on the insurance industry.

Sruti Balakrishnan completed their Master of Business Administration at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Economics at the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia).

Some of their coworkers include Matt Byrd - Director of Strategy & Special Projects, Josephine Van Leeuwen - Senior Manager, Business Operations & Strategy, and Kirk Cameron - Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Operations. Sruti Balakrishnan reports to Vipul Patel, Head of Strategy & Business Operations.

Sruti Balakrishnan

Lonnie Yu is a data engineer at Policygenius. Lonnie has been with the company since June 2019 and has held the position of Data Engineer II since April 2021.

Lonnie's primary responsibility is developing and maintaining the company data warehouse in Google BigQuery. Lonnie also uses Apache Airflow for batch processing and Google Cloud Functions for event processing. In addition, they manage data infrastructures and data warehouse access control.

Lonnie also maintains the Tableau Server web service on a GCP VM and provides data engineering support for company-wide business analytics in Tableau workbooks and dashboards. Lonnie partners with multiple organizations in Policygenius (operations, engineering, finance, marketing, BI, security, compliance, etc.) to ingest data from new APIs (REST and SOAP), flat files, or web hooks, connect disparate data from internal/external sources, build new statistical datasets, or implement data security and governance.

Lonnie has also been involved in technical project management on cross-functional projects involving business, data, and engineering. Lonnie has also provided consultation for data analysts, data scientists, software engineers, and business users on best practices in data engineering, data retrieval, and best practices for using our data infrastructure.

Lonnie Yu has a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, and a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Lonnie also has an Associate's Degree in Computer Science from Don Bosco Technical Institute. Lonnie Yu is certified from [DataCamp](/org/datacamp) in Introduction to PySpark Course and from Coursera in Machine Learning.

Some of their coworkers include Matt Ramos - Software Engineer, Nilay Malpekar - Site Reliability Engineer, and Anthony Ciccone - Software Engineer. Lonnie Yu reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

Lonnie Yu

Jenny Lee is a software engineer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Jenny has previous experience as a software engineer at Fino Consulting and as a mentor at Dev Bootcamp. Jenny also has experience working as an SAT instructor for the [Princeton Review](/org/princeton-review).

Jenny Lee studied programming at Dev Bootcamp, biology at Temple University, and East Asian Studies at [New York University](/org/nyu). Jenny also has a certification from the NIH Office of Extramural Research in Protecting Human Research Participants.

Jenny Lee reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering. They are on a team with Nilay Malpekar - Site Reliability Engineer, Anton Karounis - Director of Engineering, and Neelmay Desai - Software Engineer.

Jenny Lee

Lily Chang is a Senior Data Engineer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Lily has over five years of experience working with data, developing productivity reports, conducting surveys, and designing quantitative research. Lily has a strong background in Python, Javascript, and d3. Prior to joining [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), they were a Business Intelligence Analyst II at Indeed.com and a Senior Research Associate at [World Education Services](/org/world-education-services).

Lily Chang received their Master of Arts in Economics of Education from Teachers College, [Columbia University](/org/columbia-university). Lily also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from East China Normal University. In addition, Lily Chang is a certified Data Analyst from [Udacity](/org/udacity) and has a certification in Building Resilient Streaming Systems on Google Cloud Platform from [Coursera](/org/coursera).

They are on a team with Nilay Malpekar - Site Reliability Engineer, Ben Gummoe - Senior Software Engineer, and Anton Karounis - Director of Engineering. Lily Chang reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

Lily Chang

Patrick Kim is a Senior Engineering Manager at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to their current position, Patrick served as Lead UX Engineer at Derby.com from April 2012 to March 2017. Patrick was part of the founding team that led the company from an idea to over $3.8M in annual wagered. Before Derby, Patrick was at [Yodle](/org/yodle) as a User Experience Lead from May 2009 to April 2012. [Yodle](/org/yodle) was acquired by [Web.com](/org/web-com) for $342M during their tenure. Patrick started at [Yodle](/org/yodle) in April 2007 as a Senior Interaction Designer and left in December 2009.

Patrick Kim's educational career includes a Bachelor of Arts from [Stony Brook University](/org/stony-brook-university).

Patrick Kim reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering. They are on a team with Matt Ramos - Software Engineer, Trevor Nelson - Senior Software Engineer, and Andre Igoudala - Software Engineer.

Patrick Kim

Sam Ellner is currently a Senior Product Designer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Sam has previously worked as CEO & Co-Founder of Hansel, a product designer at The Huffington Post, and as a freelance visual designer at Nano Web Group. Sam's work experience also includes stints as a web designer at [Props](/org/props) and as a UX/Web Designer at Yelli Inc.

Sam Ellner holds a Bachelors of Arts in Communications from the University at Albany, SUNY.

Sam Ellner works with Natalie Colburn - Lead Designer, Phillip Blackowl - Senior Marketing Designer, and Clara Bunker - Lead Product Designer. Sam Ellner reports to Justin Ternullo, Chief Design Officer.

Sam Ellner

Kristen Ong is the current Senior Product Marketing Manager at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to that, they were the Head of Product Marketing at [Recurrent Ventures](/org/recurrent-ventures) from November 2020 to February 2022. Kristen has also held the position of Senior Product Marketing Manager at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) from September 2019 to October 2020 and Product Marketing Manager at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) from July 2018 to September 2019. Kristen was also a Sales Strategy Manager at HRS - The Hotel Portal from June 2016 to May 2017 and a Brand Manager, The Luxury Collection (Consultant) at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. from August 2015 to June 2016.

Kristen Ong has a growth series from [Reforge](/org/reforge), an MBA from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, a BA in English from [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university), and a high school diploma from [Punahou School](/org/punahou-school).

Their manager is Francois De Lame, Founder & Chief Product Officer. Kristen Ong works with David Ader - Director of Product, Beth Koscianski - Product Support Specialist.

Kristen Ong

Josephine Van Leeuwen is a Senior Manager at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), where they oversee Business Operations & Strategy. Josephine has over ten years of experience in project management, working with clients in the insurance, asset management, and banking industries. Josephine began their career as a marketing photographer before moving into consulting. Josephine has a degree in physics from the [University of Amsterdam](/org/university-of-amsterdam).

Josephine Van Leeuwen has a Master of Business Administration from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school), an MSc in Applied Physics from Technische Universiteit Delft, and a degree in Engineering Physics from [KTH Royal Institute of Technology](/org/kth-royal-institute-of-technology).

Their manager is Vipul Patel, Head of Strategy & Business Operations. They are on a team with Kirk Cameron - Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Operations, Sruti Balakrishnan - Director of Life Strategy & Operations, and Matt Byrd - Director of Strategy & Special Projects.

Josephine Van Leeuwen

Vipul Patel is the current Head of Strategy & Business Operations at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Vipul has also held previous positions at [Lyft](/org/lyft), [InVision](/org/invision), and [Foursquare](/org/foursquare). Patel graduated from [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university) in 2006 and then went on to work at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP as an associate from 2007 to 2011. In 2011, they joined [Foursquare](/org/foursquare) as the Director of Strategy & Analysis and held that position until 2014 when they became the Chief Operating Officer at [InVision](/org/invision). Patel left [InVision](/org/invision) in 2015 to join [Lyft](/org/lyft) as the Head of Launch Operations for their bike and scooter division. Vipul held that position until 2018 when they transitioned to [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) where they have been working ever since.

Vipul Patel received a J.D. from Harvard Law School and an A.B. in Economics from the University of Chicago.

Some individuals on their team include Kirk Cameron - Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Operations, Sruti Balakrishnan - Director of Life Strategy & Operations, and Josephine Van Leeuwen - Senior Manager, Business Operations & Strategy. They work with Megan Pittman - VP of People, Dave Kaplan - SVP of Engineering, and Jeannie Kim - VP & GM of Content. Vipul Patel reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO.

Vipul Patel

Kieran Duffy is currently a Team Lead for Sales at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Kieran has been with [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) since July of 2020 and in this role, is responsible for leading and managing a team of sales professionals. Prior to this role, Kieran was a Senior Associate with [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) and before that, a Client Service Manager. Kieran's experience also includes working as a Branch Digital Advisor with AXA Advisors, LLC and as an Intern with both Marsh & McLennan Companies and the New Jersey Department of Human Services. Kieran's skills include excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Kieran Duffy attended [Rider University](/org/rider-university), where they received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics. Kieran also attended Saint Peter's Prep. Kieran has certification from Life & Health Insurance Licenses.

Kieran Duffy reports to Ben Asnis, Director of Sales. They are on a team with Ilya Karger - Senior Manager, Sales, Eric Ngai - Senior Sales Associate, and Anthony Provenzano - Sales Manager.

Kieran Duffy

Patrick Bell is currently a Senior Sales Associate at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Patrick previously worked as an Analytics Associate, Strategy & Operations at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) Inc. from March 2020 to December 2021. Prior to that, they were a Senior Sales Associate at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) Inc. from May 2017 to March 2020. Before that, they worked as a Financial Representative at [Northwestern Mutual](/org/northwestern-mutual) from June 2016 to May 2017.

Patrick Bell received their Master of Science in Analytics from [Villanova University](/org/villanova-university). Prior to that, they earned their Bachelor of Arts in Finance with Economics and Spanish minors from [Muhlenberg College](/org/muhlenberg-college). Patrick also attended Saint Joseph High School Metuchen.

Patrick Bell reports to Ben Asnis, Director of Sales. Some of their coworkers include Nitin Singh - Specialist, Sales, Jeff Buehler - Team Lead, Sales, and Reba Mcentire - Senior Sales Associate.

Patrick Bell

Holden Lee is the current Head of Business Intelligence at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to this, Holden Lee was the Director of Business Intelligence at [Fetch Rewards](/org/fetch-rewards), Inc. from April 2021 to December 2021. In this role, Holden was responsible for creating a wide range of performance reports across large cpg manufacturer clients, delivering consumer insights on marketing promotions and discount offers, and developing strategic frameworks to assess internal capabilities against evolving client needs.

Before joining [Fetch Rewards](/org/fetch-rewards), Holden held various positions in business intelligence and data analytics. Holden has a proven track record in leading teams to success and is passionate about using data to drive business decisions.

-Holden Lee has an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, where they focused on General Management and Strategy Consulting.
-Holden also has a BE from Dartmouth College in Engineering and Economics.
-In addition, they are certified by LinkedIn in Advanced Google Analytics, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Essential Training, Advanced SQL for Data Scientists, and Intermediate SQL for Data Scientists.
-Finally, they are certified by [Tableau Software](/org/tableau-software) in Tableau Desktop 7.0 Core Certification.

Holden Lee reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. They work with Maya Gumennik - Head of Marketing, Megan Pittman - VP of People, and Jeannie Kim - VP & GM of Content.

Holden Lee

Jeanine Skowronski is the current Head of Content at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Jeanine has also previously worked as a Managing Editor at [Red Ventures](/org/red-ventures), and as a columnist for Inc. Magazine. Jeanine has been with [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) since June 2017.

Some individuals on their team include Valerie Heinmets - Senior CRM Marketing Associate, Content, Colin Lalley - Associate Director, SEO Content. Jeanine Skowronski reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. They are on a team with Maya Gumennik - Head of Marketing, Megan Pittman - VP of People, and Jeannie Kim - VP & GM of Content.

Jeanine Skowronski

Doug Leder is currently the Head of Information Security at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Doug has over 15 years of experience in information security and has held various positions at Ziff Davis, including Director of Information Security. In this role, Doug was responsible for establishing and implementing the Information Security program for all Business Units (BUs) falling under the Ziff Davis umbrella. This included IGN/Humble Bundle, Ziff Davis Tech & Commerce (PCMag.com, [Offers.com](/org/offers-com), Mashable.com, and other properties), Everyday Health Pro & Everyday Health Consumer, What to Expect, Ookla (Speedtest.com), and Ziff Davis B2B (eMedia, [Salesify](/org/salesify), Toolbox.com).

Doug has also served as Co-Chair of the Privacy & Data Security committee, consisting of Business and Technology Senior/Executive Management from each BU. In this role, they have helped evaluate and implement a single pane view SIEM (including IDS, Threat Intelligence and correlation) and Next Gen Antivirus over 8 disparate Business Units (BUs) and teams, to allow for centralized security monitoring and response where necessary. Doug has also established an informal responsible disclosure/bug bounty program which has led to over 100 bugs being reported and addressed, resulting in a reduced risk exposure and increased security posture.

Looking forward, Doug plans to continue partnering with business and technology stakeholders to assess security risks of merger and acquisition targets, new business processes, vendors, and

Doug Leder studied management information systems and finance at Binghamton University School of Management, where they earned their BS. Doug also holds certification from (ISC)2 in CISSP and from [ISACA](/org/isaca) in CISA.

Doug Leder reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. Doug Leder works with Maya Gumennik - Head of Marketing, Vipul Patel - Head of Strategy & Business Operations, and David Sandler - General Counsel & Secretary.

Doug Leder

Megan Pittman is the current VP of People at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Megan has also held the position of Sr. Global Director, HRBPs, United Kingdom and High Volume Recruiting at [Stitch Fix](/org/stitch-fix). Prior to that, they were the Director of People at [UPSIDE Foods](/org/upside-foods) (fka Memphis Meats). Megan has also worked as a consultant for various companies in the field of people and culture.

Megan Pittman earned their Master's degree in Organizational Development from [Saybrook University](/org/saybrook-university) and their Bachelor's degree in Psychology from [Sonoma State University](/org/sonoma-state-university). Megan also holds certifications from [Korn Ferry](/org/korn-ferry) in Leadership Architect and from - in Risk Management.

Their manager is Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. Megan Pittman works with Jeannie Kim - VP & GM of Content, Maya Gumennik - Head of Marketing, and Justin Ternullo - Chief Design Officer.

Megan Pittman

Dave Kaplan is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Dave has over 13 years of experience in the software engineering field and has held various leadership positions at different companies. Dave Kaplan co-founded Helioscene in 2014 and served as the company's CEO until 2016. Dave then joined [Yodle](/org/yodle), a [Web.com](/org/web-com) company, as the Director of Software Engineering. In 2017, Dave joined [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) as the SVP of Engineering.

Dave Kaplan is a highly experienced software engineer with a proven track record of leading and growing engineering teams. Dave is a strong advocate for lean startup methodologies and has used these techniques to drastically reduce waste and realign product goals. Dave is also an expert in machine learning and has used their skills to create predictive models for product analytics. Dave is a strategic thinker who partners with different teams across the organization to create an all-encompassing strategy.

Dave Kaplan has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from [Binghamton University](/org/binghamton-university). Dave also has certification from [Coursera](/org/coursera) in Practical Machine Learning.

Some individuals on their team include Nicholas Iorio - Software Engineer, Lonnie Yu - Data Engineer, and Ken Gorab - Senior Software Engineer. Dave Kaplan reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. Some of their coworkers include Justin Ternullo - Chief Design Officer, John Downing - Creative Director, and Ben Asnis - Director of Sales.

Dave Kaplan

Kevin Fusick is the SVP of Finance at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Kevin has over 10 years of experience in the financial industry. Kevin started their career as a Tax Preparer at Baumann & Baumann CPAs. After two years, they transitioned to PwC, where they became a Manager. Kevin spent seven years at PwC, overseeing projects, managing associates, and providing clients with their expertise in the life insurance business. In 2016, Kevin joined [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) as the SVP of Finance. In this role, they are responsible for the financial planning and analysis of the company.

Kevin Fusick received their BBA from [Babson College](/org/babson-college). Kevin then went on to earn their Master's degree from the Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. Kevin is also a Licensed CPA, having earned their certification from the NYSSCPA.

Some individuals on their team include Betty Ng - Assistant Controller, Arvien Siswanto - Accounting Associate, and Claudia Bogucki - Accounting Associate. Kevin Fusick reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. Kevin Fusick works with Daniel Gremmell - Head of Data, Megan Pittman - VP of People, and Francois De Lame - Founder & Chief Product Officer.

Kevin Fusick

Sandy Afamasaga is currently the Senior Executive Assistant to the Co-Founders at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to this, they worked as an Executive Assistant at Common, where they were responsible for managing administrative functions, board meetings, and company events. Sandy has also worked as an Operations Manager at YouNow, Inc. and as an Executive Assistant & Office Manager at [Dos Toros Taqueria](/org/dos-toros-taqueria). In their previous role as Vendor Relations Manager & Executive Assistant at Concierge New York, LLC, Sandy was responsible for maintaining relationships with vendors and executing all logistical aspects of company events. Sandy is highly skilled in calendar management, travel logistics, and event planning.

Sandy Afamasaga is a graduate of [Baruch College](/org/baruch) where they earned their Bachelor's degree in Communication, General.

Their manager is Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. A direct report to Sandy Afamasaga is and Alex Bernstein - People Operations Lead. They are on a team with David Sandler - General Counsel & Secretary, Vipul Patel - Head of Strategy & Business Operations, and Jeanine Skowronski - Head of Content.

Sandy Afamasaga

Frank Kumpuris is the SVP of Life Operations at Policygenius. Frank previously worked as the Head of Expansion at Ritual.co, a social ordering app which allows users to order ahead and pick up at thousands of restaurants and coffee shops. Frank also worked as City Expansion and Operations - Google Fiber, Engagement Manager at [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company), Summer Associate at [White & Case](/org/white-case-llp), and [AmeriCorps](/org/americorps) VISTA, Business Development Specialist at ACCION USA.

Frank Kumpuris received their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and their Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Frank also holds a BS in Commerce (Concentrations in Finance and International Business) from the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia).

They are on a team with Francois De Lame - Founder & Chief Product Officer, Jeanine Skowronski - Head of Content, and Kevin Fusick - SVP of Finance. Frank Kumpuris reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO.

Frank Kumpuris

David Ader is the Director of Product at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). David has over 15 years of experience in product management and strategy.

David started their career as a Business Analyst at Deloitte Consulting. David then transitioned to Microsoft as a Senior Manager of Strategy. In 2011, David left Microsoft to join AOL as a Principal.

In 2012, David co-founded Verst, a platform that enables content creators to maximize engagement and monetization. Verst was acquired by [Dropbox](/org/dropbox) in 2017.

Most recently, David was the Group Product Manager for the core Content Management System at [Squarespace](/org/squarespace). David joined [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) in 2020.

David Ader graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in economics and strategy, political science, and finance. David then went on to work as an economist and strategist for various firms before becoming a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

Some direct reports include Scott Holand - Senior Product Manager, Adam Chadroff - Principal Product Manager, and Paolo Padiernos - Principal Product Manager. David Ader reports to Francois De Lame, Founder & Chief Product Officer. They are on a team with Beth Koscianski - Product Support Specialist, Kristen Ong - Senior Product Marketing Manager.

David Ader

James Socol is the current Director of Engineering at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). James has previous experience as the Director of Engineering at [Condé Nast](/org/conde-nast), API Hacker at bitly, and Community Platforms Manager at Mozilla Corporation. James also has experience as a founder, having founded TodaysMeet in January 2008. James Socol has a wealth of experience in engineering and management, and has been instrumental in growing multiple sets of consumer product teams. James is known for their ability to lead large teams and for their contributions to company strategies that enable growth. In their free time, James enjoys spending time with their family and friends, and they are an avid reader.

James Socol's educational career would include completing a BS in mathematics at [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university).

Some of their coworkers include Whitney Choo - Software Engineer, Ben Gummoe - Senior Software Engineer, and Jenny Lee - Software Engineer. James Socol reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

James Socol

Anton Karounis is the Director of Engineering at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Anton has over fifteen thousand clients and three hundred million dollars in ad spend. Anton is responsible for the Ads Platform team. Anton has also headed up the Engineering Recruiting Special Interest Group (SIG) and overseen all initiatives involved in increasing candidate pool, spreading engineering team brand-awareness, and overall interview process. In addition, they have designed a new Ads Platform and plans to migrate from monolith architecture. Anton has leveraged microservices to handle diverse platforms like AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook, and to better manage external APIs. Anton has also taken on the role as Director of Local Business Owner Experience teams, overseeing client-facing LeadStream web dashboards and mobile applications.

Anton Karounis received their BA in Computer Science from [Stevens Institute of Technology](/org/stevens-institute-of-technology).

Anton Karounis reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering. They work with Ben Gummoe - Senior Software Engineer, Miles Fricker - Senior Site Reliability Engineer, and Jenny Lee - Software Engineer.

Anton Karounis

Trevor Nelson is currently a Senior Software Engineer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), but they have plenty of experience in other companies and roles. Trevor was previously a Coach at Dev Bootcamp from November 2014 to June 2015, where they gave feedback on students' pull requests and code solutions. Before that, Trevor worked as an SEO Strategist for SMB Companies, LLC from April 2013 to August 2013, developing SEO strategy and managing campaigns for SMB clients. Trevor also spent two years at [Acceleration Partners](/org/acceleration-partners) as a Manager of Digital Strategy from February 2013 to January 2015. There, they advised clients on digital strategy initiatives, executed multi-channel marketing campaigns, and grew organic search traffic by 72% for one national sporting goods brand. Trevor has a wealth of experience in many different aspects of the software engineering field and is sure to be an asset to any company.

Trevor Nelson's educational career includes a web development certification from [Udacity](/org/udacity), as well as certifications from Google in AdWords and Analytics. Trevor also has a degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business.

They work with Matt Ramos - Software Engineer, Gordon Ramsay - Software Engineer, and Chad Pennington - Software Engineer. Their manager is Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

Trevor Nelson

Nate Gyory is a software engineer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Nate previously worked as a C++ software developer at Fidessa from August 2017 to May 2019. Prior to that, they conducted research on the security of IoT devices as part of the [National Science Foundation](/org/national-science-foundation)'s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program from May 2016 to August 2016. Nate published a paper on their findings at the ICNC '17 conference in Santa Clara, CA.

Nate Gyory received their Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from [Lehigh University](/org/lehigh-university). Nate then went on to study at Pforzheim University.

They work with Trevor Nelson - Senior Software Engineer, Neelmay Desai - Software Engineer, and Vova Katz - Staff Engineer. Nate Gyory reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

Nate Gyory

Brad Wheel is a software engineer who is currently working as a staff engineer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Brad has also previously worked at Resflow and Universum.

Wheel started their career in 2012 as a software engineer at Universum. Brad then co-founded Resflow in 2013, where they worked on creating software that would help streamline the process of buying and selling homes. In 2015, they left Resflow to join [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) as a staff engineer.

At [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), Wheel is responsible for helping the company create software that will make it easier for people to find and purchase insurance policies. Brad has also helped the company create a mobile app that allows users to access their insurance information on the go.

Brad Wheel has a Master of Science in Computer Science from the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology) and a B.A. in Business Administration and Management, General, from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro. Brad also has a B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.

Brad Wheel reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering. Some of their coworkers include Lily Chang - Senior Data Engineer, Andre Igoudala - Software Engineer, and Neelmay Desai - Software Engineer.

Brad Wheel

Nicholas Iorio is a software engineer who currently works at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Nicholas has also previously worked at Plated, where they were a full-stack engineer on the ecommerce team. At Plated, they built and iterated on consumer experiences for the subscription meal kit service, including a box-level address change feature that increased utilization over 1%, a notification and reminder system that increased customer feedback to culinary over 18%, and Thanksgiving bundles. Nicholas also contributed to the rebuilt and redesigned box management experience, with a new architecture with client-server separation, using typescript, Apollo, and a new component library built with Typescript, CSS-modules, and React. As a result of their work, the page performance increased 9-fold compared to the legacy experience.

Nicholas Iorio has a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Theirtory from [The College of Saint Rose](/org/the-college-of-saint-rose). Nicholas also has a web development certification from [App Academy](/org/app-academy). Lastly, they are currently pursuing their masters at The Johns Hopkins University.

They are on a team with Trevor Nelson - Senior Software Engineer, Ben Gummoe - Senior Software Engineer, and Jeremy Danziger - Software Engineer. Nicholas Iorio reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

Nicholas Iorio

Alex Behrman is a software engineer who is currently employed at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Alex has also worked as a summer associate at [Signature Bank](/org/signature-bank), an office experience coordinator at Square, a litigation paralegal at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP, and a press intern at Boneau/Bryan-Brown. In February 2018, they began working as a junior software engineer at [Datamarx](/org/datamarx).

Alex Behrman has a Master of Science in Computer Science from [Stevens Institute of Technology](/org/stevens-institute-of-technology) and a BA in Alex'story from [New York University](/org/nyu). Alex also attended New Rochelle High School.

Some of their coworkers include Whitney Choo - Software Engineer, John Colella - Senior Software Engineer, and Lonnie Yu - Data Engineer. Alex Behrman reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

Alex Behrman

Jeremy Danziger is a software engineer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Jeremy previously worked as a summer analyst at [Grand Round Table](/org/grand-round-table), where they tested the quality and accuracy of the company's predictive medical diagnosis model. Jeremy also worked as a managed investments intern at [Pershing](/org/pershing), a [BNY Mellon](/org/bny-mellon) company, where they led special projects and authored quarterly reports using SQL. In addition, Jeremy has worked as a research assistant at the Boundaries of Anxiety and Depression Lab, where they collected data, designed experiments, and recruited participants for research into the underlying common causes of anxiety and depression.

Jeremy Danziger has a Master's Degree in Computer and Information Technology from the [University of Pennsylvania](/org/university-of-pennsylvania), and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the same school.

Some of their coworkers include Lonnie Yu - Data Engineer, Miles Fricker - Senior Site Reliability Engineer, and Lily Chang - Senior Data Engineer. Jeremy Danziger reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

Jeremy Danziger

Ben Gummoe is a Senior Software Engineer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Ben has previously worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Slice from May 2017 to November 2018, where they were a Technology Generalist working in Python, Javascript, Kotlin, Java, and Ruby. Ben also built an ElasticSearch infrastructure to support new a product searching strategy, and developed new retention and marketing features in the primary consumer Android app. Prior to that, they worked as a Software Engineer at Flocabulary from September 2015 to May 2017, where they were the Technical lead for Growth & Retention pod. Ben maintained, extended, and enhanced Flocabulary's core Python/Django application, including data modeling through to the front-end implementation in React. Ben also wrote and maintained integrations with third-party systems, including [Salesforce](/org/salesforce), Google, Canvas, etc., and migrated development environment to Vagrant with Puppet to standardize development workflow. Before that, they were a Back End Developer at [Relay Graduate School of Education](/org/relay-graduate-school-of-education) from June 2014 to September 2015.

Ben Gummoe has a Master of Information Systems Management from [Carnegie Mellon University](/org/carnegie-mellon-university) - Heinz College and a B.A. in Philosophy from [The College of Wooster](/org/the-college-of-wooster). Ben also did some non-matriculating studies in Information Technology at Monroe Community College.

Ben Gummoe reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering. They work with Vova Katz - Staff Engineer, Jenny Lee - Software Engineer, and Neelmay Desai - Software Engineer.

Ben Gummoe

John Colella is currently a Senior Software Engineer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to that, they worked as an Acquisitions / Marketing Intern at Tribeca Enterprises from January 2015 to August 2015. John was also a Paralegal at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP from June 2013 to March 2016.

John Colella has a strong background in both the legal field and in marketing. John has experience working with clients, attorneys, and other professionals in order to secure loans, manage documents, and facilitate training. John is also skilled in generating performance reports, analyzing marketing practices, and determining market size for competitor's titles.

John Colella is a highly-skilled professional who is able to work effectively with others in order to get the job done. John is a valuable asset to any team and is sure to be a success in any role they take on.

John Colella's educational career includes studying web development at [Dev Bootcamp](/org/dev-bootcamp), earning a Bachelor of Arts in film/cinema/video studies from [Columbia University](/org/columbia-university), and also studying at [Boston College](/org/boston-college). John has also earned a certification from the Beer Judge Certification Program as a BJCP Certified Judge.

John Colella reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering. They work with Daniel Novograd - Senior Software Engineer, Nicholas Iorio - Software Engineer, and Matt Ramos - Software Engineer.

John Colella

Neelmay Desai is a software engineer who currently works at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Neelmay has also worked at [AllianceBernstein](/org/alliancebernstein), [Fiserv](/org/fiserv), Algonation, and as a freelance software developer. 

Desai began their career as a software development intern at [Fiserv](/org/fiserv) in May 2016. Neelmay then became a software engineering intern at Algonation in June 2014. In January 2014, they started working as a freelance software developer. 

At [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), Desai works on the design and development of the company's virtual assistant. Neelmay has also developed back-end components and core services for cross functional applications used by various teams across different departments. In addition, they have designed and developed streamlined automatic processes for the smooth flow of trade orders across different systems.

Neelmay Desai pursued a Master’s Degree in Computer Science at [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university). Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Mumbai.

They are on a team with Vova Katz - Staff Engineer, Whitney Choo - Software Engineer, and Randy Concepcion - Senior Test Automation Engineer. Neelmay Desai reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

Neelmay Desai

Maxwell Novak is a software engineer who is currently employed at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to their current position, Novak worked as a software engineer at [Fiber](/org/fiber), [OnSolve](/org/onsolve), and Sovos Compliance. Maxwell also completed an internship at Sonalysts. Novak has experience with designing databases, implementing backend systems, and resolving performance issues. Maxwell is skilled in programming languages such as VulcanJS and Esri ArcGIS.

Maxwell Novak received a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from [Connecticut College](/org/connecticut-college) and a High School diploma from The Williams School.

They work with Neelmay Desai - Software Engineer, Daniel Novograd - Senior Software Engineer, and John Colella - Senior Software Engineer. Their manager is Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering.

Maxwell Novak

Carson Andrews is a Senior Product Designer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Carson was previously a Senior Designer at [WeWork](/org/wework), Design Director at Fieldlens, and Lead Interaction Designer and Lead Designer at Q-nomy, Inc. and Planetary, respectively.

Carson has extensive experience in product design, branding, and UI/UX design. Carson has launched real estate pipeline management products for iOS and web, designed new company websites in accordance with new brands, and designed touch screen interfaces and displays to operate within a client's brand. Carson is skilled in front-end development of interface templates (HTML, CSS, XML, javascript), and has experience in designing proprietary iOS and web apps.

Carson Andrews has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from [The University of Texas at Austin](/org/the-university-of-texas-at-austin) in Studio Art. Carson also has a Plein Air Programming certification from Ox-bow School of the Arts and is proficient in Portuguese from their time at the Associação Cultural Brasil-Estados Unidos. Carson Andrews is also a certified cartoonist from the [School of Visual Arts](/org/school-of-visual-arts).

Carson Andrews reports to Justin Ternullo, Chief Design Officer. They work with Sam Ellner - Senior Product Designer, Alberto Camacho - Product Designer, and Travis Eby - Senior Product Designer.

Carson Andrews

Natalie Colburn is a Lead Designer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Natalie has previous experience working as a Senior Student Designer at American Advertising Federation, where they helped create a fully integrated campaign initiative for [Pizza Hut](/org/pizza-hut). Natalie has also worked as a Design & Photography Intern at Bally Design, where they used original designs and photography to aid in a major rebranding and marketing effort for the company. In addition, Natalie has interned at USG Insurance Services, Inc. as a Graphic & Web Design Intern, where they worked alongside the marketing team to deliver promotional materials and web design for clients. Natalie's experience also includes being an PhilADthropy Art Director & Designer at [University of Miami](/org/university-of-miami) and an Assistant Manager at Vector Marketing.

Natalie Colburn's educational career began at North Allegheny High School. Natalie then went on to the [University of Miami](/org/university-of-miami), where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising (Creative) with a Minor in Economics. After graduating from the [University of Miami](/org/university-of-miami), Natalie Colburn became an exchange student at the [University of Westminster](/org/university-of-westminster). Natalie is currently pursuing a career in UX Design, and is enrolled in [CareerFoundry](/org/careerfoundry).

They work with Alex Sangeorge - Product Designer, Nastia Kobzarenko - Senior Editorial Designer, and Carson Andrews - Senior Product Designer. Their manager is Justin Ternullo, Chief Design Officer.

Natalie Colburn

Travis Eby is a Senior Product Designer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Travis has over seven years of experience in the design industry, having led user research and design for a small studio working with a range of public, nonprofit, and private clients. Travis also worked as a Mobile Interactive Designer for CBS Interactive, where they led design for mobile apps including 60 Minutes and [CBS News](/org/cbs-news)—apps with over 10mm+ downloads. Additionally, they have served as a Studio Instructor at Parsons School of Design. In their current role at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), Travis works closely with developers, project managers, product managers, and designers using Agile development and design sprints to create innovative products.

Travis Eby completed a Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the [University of Cincinnati](/org/university-of-cincinnati) and then went on to earn a Master of Architecture from [Yale University](/org/yale-university).

Travis Eby reports to Justin Ternullo, Chief Design Officer. They work with Alex Sangeorge - Product Designer, Nastia Kobzarenko - Senior Editorial Designer, and Phillip Blackowl - Senior Marketing Designer.

Travis Eby

Nastia Kobzarenko is a Senior Editorial Designer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Nastia has also worked as a Visual Designer at Cornerstone OnDemand, [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) Inc., Hungry, [Hearst](/org/hearst), and Office of Tangible Space. Nastia has also interned at Bushwick Film Festival and School of Visual Communication.

Nastia Kobzarenko completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture. Nastia then completed a Master’s Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication at School of Visual Communication. Nastia is currently pursuing a career in User Experience Design and works as a freelance graphic designer.

Nastia Kobzarenko reports to Justin Ternullo, Chief Design Officer. Nastia Kobzarenko works with Natalie Colburn - Lead Designer, Clara Bunker - Lead Product Designer, and Carson Andrews - Senior Product Designer.

Nastia Kobzarenko

Nadia Danford is the Senior Director of People at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Nadia has over eight years of experience in recruiting and talent strategy. Nadia started their career as an Associate at [Oxeon Partners](/org/oxeon-partners), a healthcare-focused executive search firm. Nadia then transitioned to in-house talent acquisition at [Landmark Health](/org/landmark-health), a provider of comprehensive healthcare services for chronically ill patients. In 2015, Nadia joined Hometeam, a venture-backed home care services provider, as Director of Talent. Nadia joined [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) in January 2018 as Director of Recruiting & Talent Strategy and was promoted to Senior Director of People in November 2019.

Nadia Danford has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from [Yale University](/org/yale-university) and a bachelor's degree from [Yale University](/org/yale-university). Nadia is currently a high school chemistry teacher at Riverside Brookfield Township HS.

They work with and Becca Goland-Van Ryn - Director of People Operations. Nadia Danford reports to Alex Bernstein, People Operations Lead.

Nadia Danford

Anthony Provenzano is currently the Sales Manager at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to that, they were a Senior Financial Consultant at Strategic Financial Solutions NY from January 2018 to July 2019. Before that, they were the Financial Center Manager at [Fifth Third Bank](/org/fifth-third-bank) from December 2013 to November 2017. Anthony has a passion for employee development and sales and enjoys operational oversight.

Anthony Provenzano completed their Bachelor of Science at [Illinois State University](/org/illinois-state-university) in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. Anthony also attended Marist High School.

Their manager is Ben Asnis, Director of Sales. They work with Eric Ngai - Senior Sales Associate, Nitin Singh - Specialist, Sales, and Ilya Karger - Senior Manager, Sales.

Anthony Provenzano

Eric Ngai is currently a Senior Sales Associate at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to that, they were a Financial Advisor at [Northwestern Mutual](/org/northwestern-mutual) from January 2014 to October 2017. In their role as a financial advisor, Eric helped clients identify their current financial picture and future financial goals in order to create a secure financial future. Eric did this by listing goals and objectives, identifying assets and liabilities, and comparing what the client had to what they wanted. Eric relied on their own experience and expertise, as well as the knowledge and strength of a team of professionals available to him through [Northwestern Mutual](/org/northwestern-mutual) Financial Network. Together, they were able to provide the guidance clients needed to start themselves on the path to financial security.

Eric Ngai pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at [Stony Brook University](/org/stony-brook-university).

Eric Ngai reports to Ben Asnis, Director of Sales. Eric Ngai works with Ilya Karger - Senior Manager, Sales, Patrick Bell - Senior Sales Associate, and Kieran Duffy - Team Lead, Sales.

Eric Ngai

Betty Ng is the Assistant Controller at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to joining [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), Betty was the Accounting Manager at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies from October 2015 to November 2017. In this role, Betty was responsible for overseeing the accounting operations for the company, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, subscription revenue recognition, advertising revenue recognition, treasury, and fixed asset capitalization. Betty also managed the company’s monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and assisted in the due diligence process with external auditors and bankers during the Warner Brothers acquisition.

Betty started their educational career at Midwood High School. Betty then went on to study finance and accounting at St. John's University. After graduation, they began their career in the financial industry.

Some of their coworkers include Claudia Bogucki - Accounting Associate, Arvien Siswanto - Accounting Associate. Betty Ng reports to Kevin Fusick, SVP of Finance.

Betty Ng

Daniel Gremmell is currently the Head of Data at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Daniel has previously held the position of VP, Data Science at Plated, and has also worked as the Senior Analytics Manager - Value Streams at [Crane Aerospace & Electronics](/org/crane-aerospace-electronics), and the Data and Process Science Leader at John Wiley and Sons. Daniel has also worked as an Associate Director - Process and Data Science at Ansell Healthcare, and as an Analytics Manager - Operations and Parts Logistics at Volkswagen group of America.

Daniel Gremmell has a MS in Statistics from [Rochester Institute of Technology](/org/rochester-institute-of-technology) and a MS in Manufacturing Engineering from [Kettering University](/org/kettering-university). Daniel also has a Bachelors in Business Management from Thomas Edison State University.

Their manager is Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. They are on a team with Francois De Lame - Founder & Chief Product Officer, John Downing - Creative Director, and Jeannie Kim - VP & GM of Content.

Daniel Gremmell

David Sandler is currently the General Counsel & Secretary at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to this, they worked as an Associate at [Debevoise & Plimpton](/org/debevoise-plimpton) from September 2014 to June 2019. Their practice focused on internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, and complex commercial litigation. From September 2008 to September 2011, they worked as an Associate at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, where they represented clients in congressional investigations and high-stakes commercial litigation. David also advised clients on ethics, lobbying, and pay-to-play compliance. In January 2005 to August 2005, they worked as an Analyst at Belden Russonello Strategists, where they organized, monitored, and analyzed focus groups and telephone surveys. From September 2011 to July 2014, they served as the Associate Counsel at the White House, where they managed the legal compliance program for the complex, heavily regulated institution and advised on legal policy issues including open data and government, whistleblowers, marijuana, and energy and environmental policy. Prior to their work in the private sector, David Sandler served as the Deputy Regional Political Director for John Kerry's presidential campaign from August 2003 to November 2004.

David Sandler received their Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Columbia Law School and their BA in Ethics Politics & Economics from [Yale University](/org/yale-university).

Some of their coworkers include Simon Lu - Head of SEO, Frank Kumpuris - SVP of Life Operations, and Maya Gumennik - Head of Marketing. David Sandler reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO.

David Sandler

Colin Lalley is currently the Associate Director of SEO Content at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Colin has over six years of experience in copywriting, content strategy, and digital marketing. 

Lalley started their career as a Production and Design Intern at UNC Press in September 2008. Colin then became the Special Projects Coordinator at Breathing Space Institute in May 2008. In this role, they were responsible for coordinating all aspects of special projects, including planning, developing, and executing promotional campaigns. 

In June 2009, Lalley began working as a Copywriter for Lulu.com. Colin helped plan and execute campaigns focused on increasing sales through promotions, as well as customer acquisition and retention. This included writing copy for blog posts, landing pages, emails, and ad graphics. Colin remained in this position until August 2015. 

In April 2014, Lalley began working as a Digital Marketing Assistant (Contract) at Agile Leverage. In this role, they assisted in planning, creating, and publishing content for the Agile Leverage blog through posts, infographics, and eBooks. Colin also helped supervise the company's team of interns in their own content creation efforts. Lalley continued working part-time at Agile Leverage until December 2014. 

Since joining [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) in August 2015, Lalley has been responsible for developing and executing SEO content strategies that drive traffic and conversions. Colin has played a key role in growing [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) into one of the leading online resources for insurance information.

Colin Lalley has a BA in English, Political Science, and Creative Writing from the [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/org/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill).

Colin Lalley reports to Jeanine Skowronski, Head of Content. They are on a team with and Valerie Heinmets - Senior CRM Marketing Associate, Content.

Colin Lalley

Jake Heller is a board member at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) and was previously with [eSSENTIAL Accessibility](/org/essential-accessibility), [NetSPI](/org/netspi), [RVshare](/org/rvshare), Slice, o9 Solutions, Inc., and KKR & Co. Inc. Jake has also been a director at Agilis Systems and The Expert Institute.

Jake Heller has an MBA from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) and a degree from [Harvard University](/org/harvard).

Jake Heller

Jeannie Kim is the VP & GM of Content at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), a position they have held since 2021. Prior to this, they served as the VP of Content at [The Muse](/org/the-muse) from 2018-2021, and before that, they were the Executive Editor of Health at Time Inc. from 2010-2017. Jeannie began their career as a freelance editor and writer in 2000, and has since worked for Hearst Magazines and [AlleyCorp](/org/alley). In 2018, they were the Chief Content Officer at Samada.

Jeannie Kim's educational career includes a Bachelor's Degree in English from [Harvard University](/org/harvard), as well as a Bachelor's Degree in English from the Radcliffe Publishing Course.

They work with Vipul Patel - Head of Strategy & Business Operations, Francois De Lame - Founder & Chief Product Officer, and John Downing - Creative Director. Jeannie Kim reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO.

Jeannie Kim

Allan is a technology investor across venture and growth stage companies. He joined KKR in 2016 to launch its first technology growth fund (~$3bn in AUM today), supporting companies and management teams across software and internet. Prior to KKR, Allan was an early team member and investor at [CapitalG](/org/capitalg), helping to scale Google’s growth equity fund.

Allan Jean-Baptiste

Mark Abraham

Blayne Smith

Jessica Owen

Maya Gumennik

Jeff Buehler is currently a Team Lead for Sales at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to this, they were a Technician at Haig Service Corporation from August to October in 2017. Before that, they were a Sales Representative at Optimum Marketing Partners, LLC from May to September in 2015, where they were awarded top sales representative and outperformed seasoned sales associates. Jeff has developed and executed sales techniques in a competitively motivated environment and has mentored new employees on overcoming customer hesitations and encouraged positivity on the sales floor.

Jeff Buehler completed their undergraduate degree in Economics at [Penn State University](/org/penn-state).

They work with Nitin Singh - Specialist, Sales, Anthony Provenzano - Sales Manager, and Patrick Bell - Senior Sales Associate. Their manager is Ben Asnis, Director of Sales.

Jeff Buehler

Nitin Singh

Reba Mcentire

Alex Bernstein

Becca Goland-Van Ryn

Adam Chadroff

Scott Holand

Jennifer Fitzgerald is the CEO and co-founder of Policygenius, an independent online insurance marketplace making it easy for people to get the coverage they need.

Jennifer Fitzgerald

Justin Ternullo is the Chief Design Officer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Justin has over 10 years of experience in design, working with both startups and established organizations. Justin has a passion for helping companies create strong digital identities. Prior to joining [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), Justin was a Partner and Lead Designer at [Design Brooklyn](/org/design-brooklyn), where they advised nonprofits and helped arts organizations establish or improve their digital identities. Justin has also worked as a freelance digital producer and designer, helping startups and nonprofits create strong online presences. In their current role at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius), Justin is responsible for leading the design team and ensuring that [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) products are user-friendly and visually appealing.

Justin Ternullo's educational career began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance from Purchase College, SUNY. Justin continued their studies with a focus on Dance & Performance Studies at the Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten. Justin completed their education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Some direct reports include Carson Andrews - Senior Product Designer, Clara Bunker - Lead Product Designer, and Sam Ellner - Senior Product Designer. Justin Ternullo reports to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. Some of their coworkers include Holden Lee - Head of Business Intelligence, Francois De Lame - Founder & Chief Product Officer, and Sandy Afamasaga - Senior Executive Assistant to the Co-Founders.

Justin Ternullo

Matt Byrd

Matt Ramos is currently a software engineer at Policygenius. Matt has over ten years of experience in product management, search engine optimization, and social media strategy. Matt received the LocalVox Employee of the Year Award in 2013 and was heavily involved in all SEO pitches for new business development while at PM Digital. Matt has also created link building products, optimization SOPs and templates, and is experienced in managing SEO analysts, vendors, and internal offshore team members.

Matt Ramos attended App Academy and Fullstack Academy, both bootcamp prep schools for software development. Matt then attended [Montclair State University](/org/montclair-state-university).

Matt Ramos reports to Dave Kaplan, SVP of Engineering. Some of their coworkers include Alex Behrman - Software Engineer, Nilay Malpekar - Site Reliability Engineer, and Tramaine George - IT Support Engineer.

Matt Ramos

Randy Concepcion

Anthony Ciccone

Nilay Malpekar

Daniel Novograd

Tramaine George

Whitney Choo

Andre Igoudala

Miles Fricker

Vova Katz

Chad Pennington

Gordon Ramsay

Ken Gorab

Paolo Padiernos is a Principal Product Manager at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Paolo has held this position since November 2018. Prior to this, they were a Group Product Manager at the same company from May 2016 to November 2018. Paolo has also worked as a Senior Product Manager at [Addepar](/org/addepar) from January 2014 to December 2016.

Paolo Padiernos received a Bachelor of Science in engineering from UC Berkeley College of Engineering.

Their manager is David Ader, Director of Product. They work with Scott Holand - Senior Product Manager, Adam Chadroff - Principal Product Manager.

Paolo Padiernos

Alex Sangeorge

Clara Bunker

Alberto Camacho is currently a Product Designer at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Alberto has previous experience working as a Product Designer at [Codecademy](/org/codecademy) and Warner Bros. Digital Labs. Alberto also interned as a User Experience Design Intern at Carrot - The VICE Digital Agency.

Alberto Camacho reports to Justin Ternullo, Chief Design Officer. They are on a team with Nastia Kobzarenko - Senior Editorial Designer, Sam Ellner - Senior Product Designer, and Carson Andrews - Senior Product Designer.

Alberto Camacho

Beth Koscianski is a Product Support Specialist at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Beth has also worked as a Chief of Staff at Grossman & Partners, a Freelance Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager at Rifkin Studios, and a Logistics Specialist at 1Run.

Beth Koscianski has a Bachelor's Degree in Theirtory, Political Science, and Government Intelligence from [Sarah Lawrence College](/org/sarah-lawrence-college). Beth also has a Master's Degree in Theirtoriography and Research from [Sarah Lawrence College](/org/sarah-lawrence-college).

Beth Koscianski reports to Francois De Lame, Founder & Chief Product Officer. They work with Kristen Ong - Senior Product Marketing Manager, David Ader - Director of Product.

Beth Koscianski

Claudia Bogucki is an accounting associate at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Claudia previously worked as an accounting manager at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius) from January 2020 to August 2022. Before that, they were an audit senior at [Deloitte](/org/deloitte) from October 2016 to January 2020. Claudia has experience with both private and public audits and is knowledgeable about external reporting requirements. Claudia is skilled in risk analysis and has expanded their problem-solving skills while working on unique transactions. Claudia is also a good team leader and communicator, with extensive daily client interaction skills.

Some of their coworkers include Arvien Siswanto - Accounting Associate, Betty Ng - Assistant Controller. Their manager is Kevin Fusick, SVP of Finance.

Claudia Bogucki

Phillip Blackowl

Kirk Cameron

Valerie Heinmets

Arvien Siswanto is currently an Accounting Associate at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Arvien previously worked as a Finance and Operations Associate at BBMG from March 2017 to March 2019, and as an Asset Management - Mutual Funds Tax at [Goldman Sachs](/org/goldman-sachs) from June 2015 to March 2017. Arvien also interned at CPJ Financial Group, Inc. as a Tax Intern from February 2015 to June 2015, and at Robert P. Russo, C.P.A. PC as an Accounting Intern from August 2014 to October 2014.

Arvien Siswanto graduated from Francis Lewis High School and then went on to study at [Baruch College](/org/baruch), City University of New York (CUNY), where they obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting.

Arvien Siswanto works with Betty Ng - Assistant Controller, Claudia Bogucki - Accounting Associate. Arvien Siswanto reports to Kevin Fusick, SVP of Finance.

Arvien Siswanto

Simon Lu is the current head of SEO at [Policygenius](/org/policygenius). Prior to this, they served as the director of global SEO at Namecheap, Inc. from October 2016 to January 2020. In this role, they were responsible for providing a full range of SEO services to internal business partners and greatly expanding search engine visibility to reach new prospects. Simon also advised executives and product managers on a wide range of SEO topics. Under their leadership, the company saw a +62% increase in Google first page keywords, +163% monthly organic traffic value, and +40% monthly organic search sessions.

Simon Lu has a certification from [BrightEdge](/org/brightedge-technologies-inc) in [BrightEdge](/org/brightedge-technologies-inc) Certification and a certification from Conductor, Inc. in Conductor SearchLight Certification.

Their manager is Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO. They are on a team with Doug Leder - Head of Information Security, Jeannie Kim - VP & GM of Content, and Kevin Fusick - SVP of Finance.

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