Our Leadership

Managing Director

Nina Turton joined William H. Connolly & Co. in January 2000, as an Account Executive and was promoted to Vice President in 2004 and Senior Vice President in 2014. She was named Managing Director of the agency in November 2023. Prior to assuming the Managing Director role, Nina managed numerous Healthcare, Human Services, Education and Commercial accounts.

Nina began her career as an underwriter with a major commercial lines insurance company in 1986. Prior to joining William H. Connolly & Co., she was employed by a global insurance brokerage firm where she was a Team Leader managing Healthcare and Commercial accounts.

A graduate of Ohio University, Nina has an Associate in Risk Management as well as an Associate in Insurance designations. She has earned the Barton Certificate in Healthcare Risk Management designation as well. Nina has also presented on “Risk Management Issues for Non-Profit” and “Workers Compensation Improvement.”

Executive Vice President | Property/Package Specialist

Thomas Coticchio joined the firm in 1985, having advanced in his career with several major insurers, including Chubb. He is a leader in the field of property risk management, responsible for client programs in the religious/nonprofit, hospital, manufacturing, and professional services sectors.

Clients benefit from Tom’s expertise and advocacy. He developed an RFP for a sprinkler upgrade; successfully petitioned for a facility variance from a planning board; spearheaded resolution of numerous property claims (onsite) for health care clients; and assisted in the site planning of a helipad for a major hospital. He has developed business impact and SWOT analyses for institutional and manufacturing clients, and he has conducted a host of risk management and safety seminars.

A Vietnam veteran, Tom earned a BA from the City University of New York (CUNY) and holds the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation. He served four terms (one as president) on his local school board. His public service activities have encompassed Community Emergency Response Team membership, crisis intervention center counseling, and helping to establish a home for runaways in New York City.

Tom lives in West Caldwell, New Jersey with his wife Mary Jo. They have three grown daughters and six grandchildren.

Areas of Focus:

General Commercial
Religious/Non Profit
Higher Education

Assistant Vice President
Business Development Department

Dan Sheehan joined the firm in 2012. He serves as an Assistant Vice President and Account Executive within the Business Development Department, focusing on the not-for-profit, social service, and healthcare industries.

Dan’s primary role at William H. Connolly & Co. is leading the Business Development Department and managing the new business production activities for the firm. He is directly involved in analyzing organizations’ risk profiles and assists clients with their insurance purchasing and risk management needs. Recently, Dan has focused on evaluating firms’ cyber and privacy liability exposures and assists in finding appropriate coverage and risk transfer solutions for those evolving exposures. He is an experienced negotiator who is adept at securing advantageous pricing and coverage for his clients.

In addition to his work at the firm, Dan serves on the Board of Directors for Homes of Montclair Ecumenical Corp (HOMECorp), a non-profit focused on creating and preserving affordable housing and economic diversity in the greater Montclair area.

A graduate of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, Dan attended Boston College and graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. In 2021, Dan received his Master of Business Administration from Rutgers Business School in Newark.