Meet The Team

Matt Ward - Managing Partner

Matt Ward started his insurance career with Iroquois in 1985 after graduating from Bucknell University.  Hired as a Marketing Representative, Matt helped Iroquois expand into Central and Northeastern New York and Western Pennsylvania.  In 1987 he was promoted to Vice President of Marketing.  In 1988, Matt left the Home Office to head a new start-up organization in Virginia.  He built Iroquois of Virginia to over 250 agencies and subsequently expanded throughout the Mid-Atlantic and South. 

In 2009, Matt added the New England states to his management responsibilities.  When not traveling throughout the east coast, he lives in Richmond, VA, with his wife and four children.

Mailing Address

11202 Buckhead Ct.

Midlothian, VA, 23113

Kevin McKay - Senior Regional Manager

Kevin joined Iroquois after spending more than twenty years as a successful producer and agency owner. His strong agency background is an excellent asset for Iroquois and its members. Kevin is responsible for serving current Iroquois member agents in New England and adding new members to the network. He lives in Southern New Hampshire with his wife and two children.

Mailing Address

PO Box 1284
39 Sparhawk Drive
Londonderry, NH 03053

Charlie Orbann - Regional Manager

Charlie joins Iroquois after holding various Underwriting, Sales and Marketing positions over the years with Prudential P&C, Farmers Insurance, and most recently Travelers Insurance, where he was the Agency Distribution Director for their Small Business Division. He is a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA where he received a Bachelor of Science in Risk Management & Insurance. Charlie is responsible for adding new members to Iroquois of New England, primarily in Connecticut & Massachusetts.

Charlie lives in East Hampton, CT with his wife and two daughters.

Mailing Address

PO Box 215

East Hampton, CT 06424

Kathy Patenaude, CIC - Regional Manager

In Connecticut and Rhode Island:

Kathy joined Iroquois to lead its expansion in Connecticut and Rhode Island.  She has spent more than 20 years as a producer, manager and owner of various independent agencies in Connecticut.  Kathy's strong agency experience is a benefit to Iroquois and its Member Agents. Kathy earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Post University. She is married with two children and lives in Southington, CT.
In 2011, she earned Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation following her successful completion of a rigorous insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.

Mailing Address

PO Box 112

Plantsville, CT 06479

 

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This video will give you more details about the Iroquois Group. It will also explain how an independent insurance agent can grow due to our marketing expertise and profit sharing.