Carol joined Holborn in 2001, spending most of her career within its Contract Services department. Her contributions to process improvements helped the department keep stride with the growth of Holborn and the increasing demands and complexities of the business.

Carol also kept the NYC office operational, acting as its de facto office manager, thus ensuring that the office operated safely and effectively.

“Carol has been as dedicated as any employee we’ve ever had. Her versatility and her willingness to do any job asked of her speaks to her character and work ethic. Above all, we could always count on her.” – Frank T. Harrison, Charman and CEO

Tammy has served the continuous Holborn / Lehrke company for over a quarter century. Before joining W.J. Lehrke Co. in 1998, Tammy had been with American Family’s legal department for over a decade.

While at Holborn, Tammy had the responsibility of servicing many of the firm’s key clients in various broking and operational functions. Outside of Holborn, Tammy did volunteer work at the Humane Society and the Lions Club.

“Tammy is a very classy individual and, importantly, one who can be counted upon. After the merger, she never looked back, and she became a key member of Team Holborn.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

For over thirty years, Mike served Holborn with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.  After receiving his Accounting degree from William Paterson College, Mike worked for several reinsurance intermediaries before joining Holborn in 1993 as a staff accountant.

Over the last two decades at Holborn, Mike served as the company’s Corporate Controller overseeing significant upgrades to the company’s accounting architecture.  Mike was also responsible for the successful onboarding of the WJ Lehrke merger into the main of Holborn from a books and records perspective as well as with regards to client data. 

In addition to his responsibilities as Holborn’s Corporate Controller, Mike was instrumental in all facets of the company’s ESOP structure, including acting as Holborn’s representative with ESCA. 

“Mike is a rare breed.  He’s a trusted confident with broad shoulders.  One of the most dedicated, committed employees in Holborn’s history.  We owe much of our success to him.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Mary Jo spent the entirety of her professional career with the Holborn / Lehrke Corporation.  She joined Lehrke’s Claims Department in 1986 upon graduation from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication. 

Mary Jo’s versatility was demonstrated in the various capacities that she held during her career, primarily within the Account Services’ claims and accounting functions. 

“A classy employee who displayed her versatility, Mary Jo could always be counted upon.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Robyn dutifully served the combined Holborn / WJ Lehrke Corporation for two decades.  She joined WJ Lehrke in 2004 as an administrative assistant and office manager and continued in that role for the Minneapolis office after the merger with Holborn.

Robyn’s contributions included word processing skills that ultimately led her to Holborn’s Contracts Services Department where she played a critical role in assisting with many departmental deliverables.

“Robyn possesses the gifts of being highly organized and the ability to pay careful attention to details.  She was an inspiration to all!” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Alex joined Holborn in 2017 as Senior Vice President, Claims. He brought to Holborn an unparalleled expertise from three decades of (re)insurance industry experience with various institutions including Markel, Gerling Global / Constitution Re, Chatham Re, Mercantile and General Re (M&G Re) / Toa Re and Liberty Mutual, where he began his professional career in 1984. Over that time, Alex earned the CPCU, AIC and ARe designations. 

Alex was a stalwart of the insurance industry. He was an active member of the International Association of Claim Professionals (IACP), serving as Board Member and President for an unprecedented two terms, guiding the organization through the Covid pandemic. 

Alex passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2024. 

“The loss of Alex goes beyond words. He was much, much more than a colleague,” said Mr. Frank Harrison, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Holborn Corporation. “He was a true gentleman, a leader, a family man and a brother to us all. He will be sorely missed.”

Mark served the combined Holborn / WJ Lehrke Corporation for substantially all his four decade plus professional career.  Mark is a 1981 graduate from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, having earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. 

Shortly after graduation, Mark became a Certified Public Accountant while working various accounting, finance and insurance roles before joining WJ Lehrke & Associates in 1987.  In 2001, Mark was promoted to Vice-President and came to Holborn by way of the 2013 merger.

The interpersonal skills that Mr. Lehrke first identified as Mark’s hallmark are what his colleagues cherish most, along with his boundless energy and the permanent smile on his face. 

“A fierce and a loyal client advocate, Mark will always be remembered for both his tenacity and his pleasant smile.”— Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Gloria’s twenty years of service within Holborn Analytics stands as one of the longest runs of any employee in the history of that department. Prior to joining Holborn, Gloria had over twenty years of industry experience in underwriting and catastrophe analyses, primarily with Gerling Global Re / Constitution Re and later with Axa Re. Gloria’s prior industry experience from the underwriting perspective was significantly beneficial to her Holborn colleagues in many regards.
In the early days in Analytics, before the entrenchment of the Cat modeling duopoly of AIR and RMS, Gloria was instrumental in coordinating the department’s usage and administration of Holborn’s in-house modeling machines. In that regard, Gloria had the responsibility of ensuring that such machine usage was efficiently distributed across the Cat modelers.

Gloria’s contributions to the department evolved along with the rapidly changing catastrophe modeling ecosystem making Gloria a key contributor to the world-class analytical capabilities of the unit today.

“Among our most trusted and dependable employees, Gloria worked with passion and maturity, always maintaining a wonderful sense of humor and a good-hearted nature.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Maureen wore various hats during her quarter century of employment at Holborn. Regardless of the capacity in which she served the company, Maureen was a consistent beacon of light who energetically and passionately carried out her responsibilities.

Moreover, Maureen was the embodiment of the “Holborn Family” culture. Holborn was, for all intents and purposes, Maureen’s family. Staten Island through and through, Maureen treated her fellow employees with loving and caring concern, always displaying a genuine interest in all things that mattered to her colleagues. Those same qualities of Maureen were also well received by the clients of Holborn that encountered her, thus positioning Maureen as an ambassador of the firm.
Prior to joining Holborn in 1996, Maureen worked at Continental Insurance Company for the better part of a decade. Upon joining Holborn, Maureen served as an administrative assistant to various executives and then, as the need arose, Maureen took on the responsibilities of the receptionist for the NYC office. The advantage to Holborn was that each employee and every guest would have the pleasure of Maureen as their first encounter.

“Maureen earned her stripes while handling the phones without fail, remotely, during the COVID era. For nearly 30 years, Maureen graced us with her warmth and kindness, and willingness to take on any role to help us succeed.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Dedication and loyalty are two of the many professional and endearing attributes that Rosa brought to Holborn.  She was a cornerstone of the Account Services department during her nearly thirty years of service.  Rosa began her career at Holborn as a claims cash coordinator and collections professional, at a time when the firm did not have a systematic reinsurance system for cash processing.  Rosa was instrumental in the successful efforts to combine the Claims and Account Services functions and was also a key person in the transformation of the manually intensive cash receipt and disbursement processing functions to an operating platform that was still in use at the time of Rosa’s retirement.

In all the duties that Rosa performed, she consistently maintained client focus by addressing the unique needs of each client, thus contributing to the Holborn ethos of providing client service first.  During the time of the Holborn acquisition of Lehrke, Rosa ensured that the integration of the newest Holborn clients was seamless.  Rosa was a valuable mentor and teacher for new hires in the Account Services department.

“Highly dependable, and always with a smile, Rosa was extremely effective and diligent in her job. She always took great pride and care in her work and in her fellow employees.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Doris’ 28 years of service with Holborn began in the firm’s Claims Services Department. She was later instrumental in the initiative combining the claims and premium processing functions into the unified Holborn Account Services Department. During her tenure in Account Services, Doris helped with the construction of a proprietary accounting system and the subsequent conversion to a vendor accounting system.

Doris received several promotions during her career at Holborn, ultimately achieving the Assistant Vice President title in 2016. That distinction reflected the immense value Doris provided Holborn through her departmental expertise, as well as the leadership and mentoring that she exhibited with departmental colleagues.

Doris began her professional career in NYC in 1973 with insurance broker Frank B. Hall, subsequently followed by a stint with the Insurance Co. of the West (ICW).

“Ultra-dependable, and possessing a superior work ethic, Doris is the consummate professional; and is a “class act” who commands the reverence akin to a modern-day Joan McKenna, which is perhaps the highest compliment I can give.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

A fierce client advocate, skilled negotiator and trusted advisor, David has served Holborn and its clients approaching thirty-five years.  Leading by example, David’s work ethic and drive define Holborn’s culture, reputation and brand.  The clientele served by David are among Holborn’s oldest and most trusted relationships.

A Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute, David began his career in 1977 with C.E. Heath in London and moved to New York after joining R.K. Carvill. He joined Holborn in 1985 which resulted in a career that saw David rise through the ranks of the firm, ultimately rising to Executive Vice President and Director. He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh and outgoing personality.

“The ultimate client advocate. A warrior! Star producer. Leads by doing. A Hall of Fame broker who consistently delivered with high energy for decades.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

A consummate professional and team player whose reinsurance acumen, unmatched organizational skills, boundless energy and attention to detail have made Kathy a valued and trusted adviser to the Holborn clients that she serviced. Her career spanning more than four decades included two decades with Bates Turner, several years with Benfield, and finally Holborn being the beneficiary of more than a decade of her loyal service. Kathy was also a member of the Association of Professional Insurance Women, Central Exchange (KC).

Kathy was a key contributor to the success of Holborn’s Kansas City initiative and played a key role in building significant business relationships with several of Holborn’s marque clients. Her unselfishness and good-natured way contributed greatly to the firm’s internship program and the impact she had on developing future talent.
“Fiercely loyal. Super organized. Amazing attention to details. Gets things done. Incredibly dependable.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

The tenacity of this Brooklyn native well served the clients that he covered during his four-decade career as a reinsurance broker. Having started with American Re, Art moved to Sten-Re Cole, where he first worked alongside Frank Harrison in the 1980s. After a two-decade period at Sten-Re Cole, and a series of acquisitions that ultimately brought him under the Aon umbrella, Art continued his career with stints at Benfield Blanch and US Re, before joining Holborn in 2011.

Art was instrumental in producing and servicing various current accounts in connection with Holborn’s initiatives as well as acting as the Account Executive on other key client relationships. While he embraced technology, Art is quintessentially a relationship man who understands the value of inter-personal transactions.

“A fighter. Highly versatile producer and servicing broker. Deeply experienced. Able to handle everything from startups to the most difficult classes of risk.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Jim’s reinsurance career has spanned four and one-half decades, beginning in the treaty accounting department of E.W. Blanch. Just over a decade later, Jim was a founding member of what was to become Collins & Associates, an industry leader in crop insurance (a specialty in which Jim is a widely recognized authority). Over his career, Jim served as the CEO of Cooper Gay Intermediaries U.S. and was responsible for creating BMS’ Minneapolis office. In addition, he has served various industry associations, testified on behalf of the U.S. crop insurance industry before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture and, in 2019, received the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau’s (CIRB) Distinguished Service Award.
Jim joined Holborn in 2011 and in short order played a key role in developing key client relationships with domestic crop reinsurance programs, as well as helping establish other meaningful client relationships. His humble demeanor, sense of humor, contrarian outlook and deep caring for his fellow colleagues solidified relationships that were more than just professional.

“Natural leader. Charismatic. A true trusted advisor and a true gentleman.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

By way of Holborn’s merger with W.J. Lehrke in 2013, Chip served the combined firm and its clients for over four decades – his entire professional career. He rose in rank from that of Head Copy Collator in 1977 to Senior Vice President. The master of the one-liners, Chip’s gregarious persona and accommodating laugh were as large as the man himself. More than that though, Chip’s business acumen greatly benefited the clients that he served. A natural relationship builder who found happiness through established trust-based relationships with clients and friends, of which there was considerable overlap.
Chip was instrumental in ensuring the successful integration of W.J. Lehrke into the Holborn fabric. He leaned into his role at Holborn as a teammate and mentor and served as Account Executive for various key Holborn clients.

“Larger than life personality! Booming laugh! A true professional and unequivocal client advocate.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Holborn and its clients were the beneficiary of the latter half of Leo’s four-decade career in reinsurance. The Fighting Irishman and member of Notre Dame’s 1977 national champion football team began his professional career with Constellation Reinsurance as an assistant underwriter. That was followed by periods with E.W. Blanch and then Willcox / Guy Carpenter. Seeking a superior professional experience, Leo directly contacted Frank Harrison, ultimately leading to his arrival at Holborn in 1999.

While at Holborn, Leo was instrumental in introducing several key clients to the firm and maintaining the leading role with these accounts. Though the competition is tough, Leo is acknowledged to be Holborn’s official sports aficionado and resident expert on college football. Above all, Leo’s affable and approachable demeanor characterized that of ideal Holborn team player.

“Loyal. Determined. Fierce client advocate. Memory like an elephant and keen attention to detail.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

Fred joined Holborn in 2015 with over three decades of insurance industry experience, beginning with State Farm followed by a thirty-year run with Allstate. His vast industry experience helped contribute to several of Holborn’s corporate initiatives including the work related to the Strengthen Alabama Homes program.

Fred’s charming demeanor and willingness to engage staff at all levels made those who worked with him understand that he was there for them. Fred is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries as well as an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS). As a team player, Fred emphasized the importance of trust-based relationships and instilling integrity in everything that we do.

“A class act! Incredibly bright. Strategic thinker. Super versatile.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

A veteran of more than four decades within the insurance / reinsurance industry, a veteran of the U.S. Army, possession of a law degree and membership in the Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) are all evidence of the depth of experience and commitment to service that Tim has brought to Holborn. Tim’s professional journey began at Allstate and Iowa National Mutual Insurance prior to him having spent two decades with Employers Reinsurance Corporation, followed by a stint with Swiss Re.

In addition to his lead responsibilities in managing various premier client accounts, Tim was responsible for managing the firm’s Kansas City office – a key strategic initiative of Holborn. His passion for guarding the interests of the clients he served is evident and unwavering while his mastery of reinsurance fundamentals is exceeded only by his knowledge of Husker football.

“Smart. Experienced. The ‘Brett Favre’ of reinsurance as he successfully transitioned from direct writer to broker/producer. Organized. Client focused. A true professional!” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO

A trusted client advisor and a passionate insurance industry advocate, Rod joined Holborn in 2015 as an Executive Vice President and Member of the Franchise Operating Committee.

Rod brought to Holborn over four decades of broking experience including leadership roles at each of the “big 3” firms – Guy Carpenter, Willis Re and Aon Re – in addition to many years of experience at John P. Woods Company. Over his career, Rod also held various industry positions with the Reinsurance Association of America, the Brokers & Reinsurance Markets Association and the Intermediaries & Reinsurance Underwriters Association.

At Holborn, Rod was instrumental in various corporate initiatives including the important work related to the Strengthen Alabama Homes program. With a strong passion for teaching and the advancement of younger talent, Rod was an enthusiastic mentor to many at Holborn and always enjoyed contributing his time and imparting his wisdom. His professional flair was often expressed through hand written notes and generous acknowledgement of the contributions of others.

“Tenacious. Committed to the task. Super high energy. Student of the business.” – Frank T. Harrison, Chairman and CEO