Executive Management

mike cescon

Mike Cescon

President

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mike cescon

Mike Cescon

President

As president of Old Republic Insured Automotive Services (ORIAS), Mike Cescon is responsible for directing and overseeing company strategy, underwriting and operational performance. Mike joined ORIAS as director of client services and underwriting, and has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. During his tenure, Mike has held various positions with the Company, and attributes his skills to prior experience in underwriting commercial property, physical damage insurance and general liability. He currently serves as president of automotive industry affiliates in the USA as well as vice president of Old Republic Insurance Company.

tony tate

Tony Tate

Vice President & Controller

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tony tate

Tony Tate

Vice President & Controller
Tony Tate serves as Vice President and Controller for Old Republic Insured Automotive Services (ORIAS).  In this role, Tony is responsible for leading all Accounting and Administration functions. Tony joined ORIAS in April 2021 and has over 25 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and risk management activities across a variety of industries. Tony is a CPA and has a Master of Business Administration degree from Middle Tennessee University, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Harding University.
brad hill

Brad Hill

Director of Operations

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brad hill

Brad Hill

Director of Operations

As Director of Operations for Old Republic Insured Automotive Services (ORIAS), Brad Hill is responsible for providing the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that ORIAS has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. As a key member of the senior management team, Brad reports directly to the President and establishes policies that promote company culture and vision through its operations. Brad joined ORIAS in February 2019, after a successful 23-year career in the telecommunications industry. Brad holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Oklahoma City University, where he was Delta Mu Delta and graduated with Highest Honors. He also attained a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University, with a double major in Business Management and Marketing. 

patrick mckenna

Patrick McKenna

Director of Business Development

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patrick mckenna

Patrick McKenna

Director of Business Development

As Director of Business Development, Patrick McKenna is responsible for the growth of new and existing strategic partnerships. Patrick has over 25 years of experience in the Automobile/Relationship business, which includes more than 15 years working with dealer, agents, as well as internal staff focusing on growing, learning, and maximizing income potential. He has managed national sales teams and improved organizations from startups to publicly traded firms through trust, listening and always putting his clients/team first.

robert johnson

Robert Johnson

Director of Claims & Customer Service

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robert johnson

Robert Johnson

Director of Claims & Customer Service

As Director of Claims, Robert Johnson oversees the day-to-day operations of the Company’s Auto Service Contract Claims, GAP Claims, and Customer Service departments. Robert has over 40 years’ experience in the automotive industry and joined ORIAS as an auto service contract claims adjuster in 1991. He has previously held positions within the Company as Auto Service Contract Claims Senior Adjuster, Auto Service Contract Claims Auditor, and Auto Service Contract Claims and Customer Service Supervisor. Robert is also a licensed property and casualty adjuster.

Erin Lynn

Erin Lynn

Director of Regulatory Compliance & Product Development

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Erin Lynn

Erin Lynn

Director of Regulatory Compliance & Product Development
As Director of Regulatory Compliance and Product Development, Erin Lynn is responsible for the overall coordination, execution and timeliness of all reporting and filing requirements with state regulatory agencies.  In this role, she leads ORIAS’s efforts to maintain compliance with state insurance statutes and ensures that company-branded and business partner products adhere to state guidelines. In addition, she is responsible for the development of new ORIAS products including in-depth compliance research and supervision of creation of final forms and sales materials. Erin joined ORIAS in January 2022, bringing over 14 years of experience in Finance & Insurance industry compliance- and product-related management. She is a participating member of the Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC), the Motor Vehicle Protection Products Association (MVPPA) and the Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance (GAPA). Erin holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Florida State University and resides in north Florida.

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