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Jack Blair graduated from Steinert High School ('78) and Princeton University ('82) where he was a 4-time All-Ivy selection on the men's soccer team. He joined the agency in 1983 and quickly established himself as an industry leader at the state and national levels. He holds leadership positions in the state agents association and numerous national agency councils. His passion for soccer remains, having attending 5 World Cup finals, and he loves to ski, travel and spend time at the Jersey Shore with his family.
Jack Blair
CPCU, CIC, AAI
Greg graduated from Steinert High School ('81) before he attended Elizabethtown College. After a stint in road construction, he joined the family business in 1987 and quickly cemented himself as the agency's top producer. He is well-known for his community involvement, including Megan's Place and the Miracle League of Mercer County. An avid golfer, he enjoys spending time in Florida and the Jersey Shore with his wife Lisa.
Greg Blair
CIC, AAI
Peter Toft
CPCU, CIC
Peter graduated from Council Rock High School ('79) and went on to study business at Rider College ('83). Following graduation, he joined his family insurance agency Fell & Moon and was instrumental in merging his agency with Nottingham Agency in 2004. He is an active member of the The American Legion as well as the Yardley Business Association. Pete lives in Newtown, PA and has three grown children Meghan, Paige, and Cameron.
Janet Engelke
Vice President - Operations
CIC, ACSR
Janet graduated from Steinert High School ('77) and Millersville University of Pennsylvania ('81). She began her career as a special needs teacher and YMCA director before joining her brothers in the family business as a commercial lines account manager. She now oversees our staff at the Hamilton and Yardley offices. She lives in Columbus with her husband Kevin and has three grown daughters Meaghan, Caitlyn and Alison, and numerous grandchildren.
Dave Berndt
Vice President - Employee Relations
CIC, ACRA
Dave graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School and Millersville University of Pennsylvania ('82). He began his career as an underwriter for several larger insurance companies. In 2010, he joined Gindin Insurance, an independent agency that was acquired by Nottingham Insurance. Dave lives in Langhorne, PA with his wife Tanya, their young son Alex, and two Labrador Retrievers. He also has three grown children.
Diana Flounders, MBA
Controller
Diana is a graduate of Saint Basil Academy ('99) and Holy Family University, where she received a BA in Accounting ('03) and an MBA ('08).
She has over 20+ years of experience in both public/private accounting. Diana joined Nottingham Insurance in 2015 as our Accounting Manager and currently serves as the agency Controller.
Diana lives in Fairless Hills, PA with her husband and two children. She enjoys training for 5k runs, biking, reading, baking, and gardening.
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OUR RISK ADVISORS
Tanya Berndt, CIC, CRM
Director of Sales
Tanya graduated from Antietam Jr./Sr. High School ('99) and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ('03) with a degree in Communication Studies. After starting her career in politics, she took a position as a Business Development Coordinator for a top independent insurance agency located in Lancaster, PA. In 2016, she began her career at Nottingham and was recently promoted to the Director of Sales. She is a fitness enthusiast, having once completed a marathon! Tanya resides in Langhorne, PA with her husband Dave (also an employee of Nottingham Insurance) and their son and two Labrador Retrievers.
Kristine Bock, CPRIA
Private Risk Advisor
Kris’ very first job was at her father’s insurance & real estate brokerage in western PA, so she is thrilled to be part of another generational agency like Nottingham. Kris attended Philadelphia College of Art and spent a number of years as a Realtor before going back to her roots in insurance. Kris comes to us with broad experience and a unique combination of skills. At Nottingham, she is our resident private risk advisor specializing in high-net-worth insurance. In her spare time, Kris enjoys photography, biking, and shooting sporting clays, but she also loves spending time with her two young grandchildren.
Jonathan Crook, AAI
Senior Risk Advisor
Jon attended Red Bank Regional High School and is a proud graduate of the University of Delaware. Jon joined Nottingham Insurance in 2007 as a commercial producer and has developed a loyal clientele with a concentration in real estate, contracting, manufacturing and wholesale, childcare, and automotive services. He is currently an officer in the Rotary Club of Willow Grove and lives in Huntingdon Valley PA with his wife Alison and their three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, vacationing at the Jersey Shore, and training for marathons.
Shannon Heinz
CPCU, ARM, AAI, AINS, ACRA
Senior Risk Advisor
Shannon graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor's in Economics and Communication. She also graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with an AAS in Fashion Merchandising Management. Following a 10-year successful fashion industry career in Manhattan, she developed and launched a business of her own before turning to a career in commercial insurance. Shannon has achieved the following designations: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI), Associate in General Insurance (AINS), and Accredited Cyber Risk Associate (ACRA). With her entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen and diverse experience, she has quickly turned into a strong risk manager for the agency.
Kirk LeBlanc, AAI
Senior Risk Advisor
Kirk graduated from Florence High School ('87) and began his insurance career with New Jersey Manufacturers where he spent 10 years before moving over to the independent agency business. After several short stints at small agencies, he joined Nottingham Insurance as a commercial producer in 2001. Kirk has developed the largest book of emergency service businesses in the state of New Jersey, while also specializing in marinas and landscape contractors. He lives in Florence with his wife Danielle and has three grown daughters.
Andrew Meinster
Senior Risk Advisor
Andrew is a graduate of both Lower Merion High School ('07) and the Lebow Business School at Drexel University ('12). After a brief stint at a local insurance agency, he joined Nottingham Insurance as a commercial producer in 2015 and quickly established himself as one of the agency's top performers. Andrew has developed a real passion for the automotive services industry, with a specialization in towing and repair operations. Andrew is deeply committed to physical fitness on the premise that a healthy body provides the basis of his success. He currently lives in Newtown, PA with his wife Amy, two children, and their puppy TK.
John Blair III, CIC
Risk Advisor
John is the 5th-generation of Nottingham Insurance. He graduated from Princeton High School ('14) and University of Richmond ('18). Following his college graduation, John worked in New York City at a trading firm before joining the family business in 2020. After quickly earning several licenses and designations, he has established himself as a successful salesperson, specializing in the craft brewery and restaurant industry. On weekends, you can find John supporting Liverpool FC and having a drink with his family and friends.
Joseph Sensi, CPA
Senior Risk Advisor
Group Health
Joe is a graduate of Steinert High School ('80) and Rider College ('84). After earning his CPA, he worked for a private accounting firm prior to starting with Nottingham Insurance. Joe started our Employee Benefits division and has been at the forefront of the ever-changing healthcare and wellness environment. His close relationships with both clients and healthcare ensures that they receive the best service. Joe lives in Allentown with his fiancée Lisa and has two grown daughters. He enjoys spending time down the Jersey Shore with his friends and family.