Executive Bios

William E. Buckley, President & Chief Executive Officer

Bill Buckley is President and Chief Executive Officer of G. J. Sullivan, Excess & Surplus Lines Brokers.

Bill began his career in the insurance field in 1989, as an underwriter for Travelers, in their commercial accounts division in Quincy, MA. He continued on to work for General Reinsurance in Columbus, OH and subsequently held positions with Swiss Re in both Phoenix and Dallas.

Bringing with him a broad base of insurance knowledge from his years within the primary and reinsurance markets, Bill joined G.J. Sullivan Group in January of 2003 as Executive Vice President. In January of 2004 Bill was promoted to his current position as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Education: Stonehill College, Easton, Massachusetts, B.A. History.

Affiliations/Associations: Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS), Surplus Lines Association (SLA), National Association of Surplus Lines Offices (NAPSLO), American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA).

Telephone: 714-621-2310       Send an e-mail to Bill Buckley

Paul Bubnis, Vice President

Paul is the Vice President at G. J. Sullivan Co. and the Managing General Underwriter for the Travelers Healthcare Protection Plus+ Program^SM. As Program Manager, Paul's responsibilities include the specialized underwriting oversight of Directors and Officers Liability, and Wrongful Employment Practices Liability for over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare related organizations presently in the Travelers program.

Early in 1984, Paul began his insurance career as an underwriter at National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA. There, Paul received his broad experience underwriting all industry segments of Directors and Officers Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability products into the hard market of 1986. In 1987, Paul was promoted and opened a branch office in Washington, DC, which would handle the Mid-Atlantic area for National Union. During his tenure in DC, Paul responsibilities included the management and oversight of all financial services products for fortune 500 companies through non-profit organizations.

In early 1993, Paul accepted a position at RLI, in California, whereby he had national underwriting responsibilities for D&O with a specialization in the more difficult technology and healthcare industry sectors.

Education: Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, B.A. Business Administration.

Affiliations/Associations: Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), American Society for Healthcare Risk Managers (ASHRM).

Telephone: 714-621-2340       Send an e-mail to Paul Bubnis

Deborah Mesko, Vice President

Deborah Mesko has built a strong reputation in the industry for marketing and underwriting specialty programs. Deborah began her career in 1983 working with Anderson & Murison, Inc., in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in Commercial Auto and Garage lines of insurance.

Deborah joined G. J. Sullivan Co. in 1995 in the Program Division, and soon her responsibilities included division-wide management and marketing. Deborah oversees all aspects of the Program Division, and under her watch it has consistently generated solid and profitable books of business. In 1999 she was promoted to Vice President.

Affiliations/Associations: Automotive Recyclers of Michigan (ARM), Pennsylvania Automotive Recycling Trade Society (PARTS) and Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)

Telephone: 714-621-2330       Send an e-mail to Debbie Mesko

Diane Moen, Vice President & Controller

Diane joined the G. J. Sullivan, Excess & Surplus Lines Brokers in 1996 as Vice President and Controller.

Diane's extensive knowledge in all facets of accounting management and administration comes from her 30 years of insurance industry experience.

Diane came to G. J. Sullivan after 14 years with Jardine, Emmet & Chandler as Vice President and Office Manager.

Telephone: 714-621-2350      Send an e-mail to Diane Moen

Cindy Hernandez, Assistant Vice President, Office & Operations Manager

Cindy joined the G. J. Sullivan Company in 1977. In Cindy's tenure with the company her roles and responsibilities have been diverse.

Cindy's experience with the company includes working in the Corporate Office for 20 years as the Personal Assistant to the Chairman, Mr. Gerald J. Sullivan.

In 1997 Cindy moved to the Orange County Office as Office Manager and liaison to the President's Office.

Telephone: 714-621-2370      Send an e-mail to Cindy Hernandez