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Our Leadership Team

Dedication to serving our policyholders starts at the top.
We strive to set standards of excellence for our entire organization.

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Phil Gass
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Thomas M. Buckingham, FSA, MAAA
Chief Growth Officer
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Kostas Cheliotis
General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer
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Michael A. Donovan, FSA, MAAA
Chief Actuary
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Diane R. Ellsworth
Chief of Staff
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Joseph Orofino
Chief Investment Officer
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Jordan Price, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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Vernon Young
Chief Risk Officer
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Susan Zophy
Chief Service Officer
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Annuities are issued by Nassau Life and Annuity Company (Hartford, CT). In California, Nassau Life and Annuity Company does business as "Nassau Life and Annuity Insurance Company." In New York, annuities are issued by Nassau Life Insurance Company (East Greenbush, NY). Medicare Supplement insurance is offered by Nassau Life Insurance Company of Kansas (Overland Park, KS). Products may not be available in all areas and are subject to state approval. BPD: 40634