Summer Surety School — A Great Success in Denver!

The summer offering of the William J. Angell Surety School was held for the first time in Denver, Colorado. The Level I School was taught by long-time faculty member and NASBP First Vice President, Tom Padilla, along with Donnie Doan, Dedi Belis, and new faculty member, Don Appleby. Students spent long and productive days listening to lectures, participating in case studies, and having peer discussions.

The Level II School was taught by tenured faculty members Jim Lareau, Bob Shaw, Tom Durkin, Bud Herndon, Tom Padilla, Dedi Belis, and NASBP President, Larry McMahon. Students in this school spent a full week learning more advanced material through lectures, and hands-on case studies. In addition, there was a luncheon panel discussion where students could ask any questions of a group of industry leaders.

Students Recognize Fellow Students

At the conclusion of each session, students voted to select one member of their class who they felt contributed the most to their learning experience. This peer award is known by NASBP Surety School students as the “MOP,” which stands for “Most Outstanding Pupil.” The MOP receives a football to acknowledge their contribution to the overall class team. NASBP congratulates this Summer Session’s recipients: Level I Red Team “MOP” Tyler DeBord of Brown & Brown of Florida and Level II Green Team “MOP” Reggie Jarvis of Centennial Surety Associates.

These and additional highlights from the Summer Session are pictured below.

The Level I students listening to a lecture by instructors Tom Padilla (left) and Don Appleby (right)

Level I Red Team “MOP”– Tyler DeBord, Brown & Brown of Florida. From left, Faculty Member and Professional Development Committee Chair, Tom Durkin; Faculty Member and NASBP First Vice President Tom Padilla; MOP Recipient, Tyler DeBord; NASBP President Larry McMahnon; Faculty Member and Professional Development Committee Vice Chair, Dedi Belis; and Faculty Member, Don Appleby.

Level II Green Team “MOP”– Reggie Jarvis, Centennial Surety Associates From left, Faculty Member and Professional Development Committee Chair, Tom Durkin; Faculty Member and NASBP First Vice President, Tom Padilla; Faculty Member and NASBP President, Larry McMahnon; NASBP Second Vice President, Susan Hecker; MOP Recipient, Reggie Jarvis; Faculty Member and Professional Development Committee Vice Chair, Dedi Belis; and Faculty Member, Bud Herndon.

Students receiving certificates during the Level I Graduation Ceremony

Level II students in class listening to a lecture.

Level II Students during the Leadership Panel Luncheon. Panelists from left, Matt Cashion, Bud Herdon, and Larry McMahon.

NASBP President, Larry McMahon chatting with students during a reception.