A Summer for the Record Books: NASBP Surety School Celebrates Learning and Leadership

In August, the 2026 NASBP William J. Angell Summer Surety School made history. The largest NASBP Surety School offered to date brought together 234 students and 33 faculty members from across the country and around the world for several days of learning, collaboration, and connection. Participants strengthened their understanding of surety, learned from experienced industry professionals, and built relationships with peers from across the industry.

One of the most anticipated traditions of every Surety School session is the selection of the Most Outstanding Pupil (MOP). Classmates nominate a student who stands out for their engagement, teamwork, leadership, and contributions to the shared learning experience. Each MOP is recognized with a coveted Surety School memento: a football signed by their classmates and faculty or in the case of the Contract Level III Class a hard hat.

Congratulations to Lindsey Jordan of Allianz Trade, recipient of the Commercial Surety Level I football! Jordan is pictured with NASBP Surety School faculty and Leadership, from left NASBP Professional Development Committee Vice Chair Chris Lydick, IMA Financial Group; NASBP President Monica Donatelli, EPIC Brokers; Stefan Engelhardt, CAC Specialty; Nick Benenati, InRev; and NASBP Professional Development Committee Chair Nathan Wonder, CAC Specialty.

 

Applause for William R. Hornback of Zurich Surety, recognized by his peers in Contract Surety Level I Red Team with the MOP football. Hornback is pictured with NASBP Surety School faculty and Leadership, from left, NASBP Professional Development Committee Chair Nathan Wonder, CAC Specialty; NASBP Professional Development Committee Vice Chair Chris Lydick, IMA Financial Group; NASBP President Monica Donatelli, EPIC Brokers; Stefan Engelhardt, CAC Specialty; Kelly Kimmel, Old Republic Surety Company; Matt Cashion, The Cashion Company; and Mike Baxter, L.A. Surety Solutions – A Division of Alliant Insurance Services.

 

Kudos to Jackson Schlappi of Sompo, recognized by his peers in Contract Surety Level I Yellow Team with the MOP football. Schlappi is pictured with NASBP Surety School faculty and Leadership, from left, NASBP Professional Development Committee Chair Nathan Wonder, CAC Specialty; NASBP Professional Development Committee Vice Chair Chris Lydick, IMA Financial Group; NASBP President Monica Donatelli, EPIC Brokers; Stefan Engelhardt, CAC Specialty; NASBP Third Vice President Kara Skinner, Integrity Surety; Dawn Nevill, Arch Insurance; and Nick Newton, Gallagher.

 

Congratulations to Miggs Borromeo of Merchants Bonding, recognized by his peers in Commercial Level II class with the MOP football. Borromeo is pictured with NASBP Surety School faculty and Leadership, from left, Stefan Engelhardt, CAC Specialty; Amar Patel, Marsh; Maria Leticia Roma Salgueiro, WTW; Andrew Grey, Gallagher Re; NASBP President Monica Donatelli, EPIC Brokers; NASBP Immediate Past President Robert Coon, Scott Insurance; NASBP Professional Development Committee Vice Chair Chris Lydick, IMA Financial Group; and NASBP Professional Development Committee Chair Nathan Wonder, CAC Specialty.

 

Bravo to Sara Iuzzolino of Crum & Forster, who earned the Contract Surety Level II Green Team football! Iuzzolino is pictured with NASBP Surety School faculty and Leadership, from left, Mike Baxter, L.A. Surety Solutions – A Division of Alliant Insurance Services; Tom Padilla, HUB International; NASBP Immediate Past President Robert Coon, Scott Insurance; NASBP President Monica Donatelli, EPIC Brokers; NASBP Professional Development Committee Vice Chair Chris Lydick, IMA Financial Group; and NASBP Professional Development Committee Chair Nathan Wonder, CAC Specialty.

 

Cheers to Cole Bogue of Bond Exchange, who earned the Contract Surety Level II Blue Team football! Bogue is pictured with NASBP Surety School faculty and Leadership, from left, Ryan Williams, UFG Insurance; Billy Painter, Alliant Insurance Services; NASBP Professional Development Committee Vice Chair Chris Lydick, IMA Financial Group; NASBP Immediate Past President Robert Coon, Scott Insurance; NASBP President Monica Donatelli, EPIC Brokers; and NASBP Professional Development Committee Chair Nathan Wonder, CAC Specialty.

 

Finally, hats off (or perhaps we should say hats on) to Andrew Treat of Tedford Insurance, winner of the Contract Surety Level III hard hat signed by his faculty and classmates! Treat is pictured with NASBP Surety School faculty and Leadership, from left, Matt Cashion, The Cashion Company; Professional Development Committee Vice Chair Chris Lydick, IMA Financial Group; Tyler Sendelbach, Hackett Bonds & Insurance Services; Andrew Grey, Gallagher Re; David V. Jean, Albin Randall & Bennett; NASBP President Monica Donatelli, EPIC Brokers; NASBP Immediate Past President Robert Coon, Scott Insurance; and NASBP Professional Development Committee Chair Nathan Wonder, CAC Specialty.

 

NASBP congratulates these outstanding students and their entire graduating classes on their accomplishments.

 

The spotlight also shone on our dedicated faculty, who give their time and expertise year after year to mentor the next generation of surety professionals. As a token of appreciation, faculty receive a crystal apple for every five years of service.

At this summer’s session, Dawn Nevill of Arch Insurance was recognized for 10 years of teaching, where she has been helping Contract Level 1 students gain insights into the surety industry, an incredible milestone of commitment to NASBP and the industry. Pictured, from left, Nathan Wonder, Dawn Nevill, and Nick Newton.

Additionally, Rachel Walsh of Liberty Mutual Surety was recognized this summer for 5 years of teaching! Rachel teaches Contract Level II Surety School attendees about the surety claims process. Pictured, from left, Nathan Wonder and Rachel Walsh.

 

We also had the honor of celebrating NASBP’s John “Jack” J. Curtin, Jr. President’s Award that was presented to the Professional Development Committee at the 2026 NASBP Annual Meeting & Expo by then-President Robert Coon for the Committee’s diligent work to provide comprehensive educational programs, with the Surety School faculty this summer! NASBP’s Surety School is the crown jewel of NASBP’s Professional Development committee, so celebrating this award with the team of faculty impact on countless students was priceless!

 

Looking ahead, registration for the 2027 Winter Session of the NASBP Surety is now open! Courses include Contract Surety School Level I & II and Commercial Surety School Level I & II. Register now, secure your spot early, before classes sell out!