CHRIS DESANTIS - Key Persons


Andrew Woshnak

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
Andrew's experience, education, and enthusiasm are increasingly appreciated by his clients. Andrew has more than 10 years of Title Insurance experience as well as several years of experience in the mortgage industry, particularly time spent as a processor specializing in VA and FHA loans at Cendant Mortgage. He has earned a B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) from West Virginia University. When he is not serving his clients, Andrew enjoys golf, football, and spending time with his and two children.

Brian Bouchard

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
  • Business Development Executive at Surety
Brian Bouchard currently holds the role as Business Development Executive at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

Brian Klaus - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • Principal
  • Marketing and Sales Representative
Brian Klaus joined the Surety team in 1994 as a marketing and sales representative. Charged with expanding Surety's customer base and market presence, Klaus was vital in establishing Surety's entry into the Affiliated Business and Joint Venture arena. After much continued success Klaus was welcomed as an official partner in 2003 and was promoted to the role of President the following year. During the economic downturn of the Great Recession, Klaus successfully managed Surety and ultimately led the restructuring and repositioning of the company into a larger, more resilient and profitable company. Thanks to these efforts, Surety is better equipped to handle the ever changing needs of our customers and evolving markets. Currently, Klaus is charged with developing Surety's long term growth strategies. He was instrumental in establishing and directing Surety's model of revenue and geographic diversity, thus enabling Surety to capitalize on our depth of experience and knowledge to service multiple markets and customer sectors. Klaus is a 1990 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics. He is involved in many local charitable organizations and coaching youth sports. One of his proudest accomplishments is, along with his Partners, establishing the Surety Charitable Foundation which contributes to numerous local and national charities and maintaining Surety as a responsible Corporate Citizen.

Brian T. Reilly

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
  • Business Development Executive at Surety
Brian T. Reilly currently holds the role as Business Development Executive at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

Carley Donia

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Client Services at Surety
Carley Donia currently holds the role as Manager of Client Services at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

Caroline Raimondi

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
  • Surety Coastal Team As a Business Executive
Caroline Raimondi joined the Surety Coastal Team as a Business Executive to help bring even more top quality service to the Surety client experience. She brings with her nearly a decade of experience in the title industry, working all aspects of the deal from the back end. Prior to entering the world of title, Caroline spent many years in the banking field, arming her with added knowledge of the world of real estate and finance. Having successfully brought hundreds of transactions to close, Caroline's expertise in the field makes her an asset to the team and any real estate professional that has the pleasure of working with her. Caroline is a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore and knows (and loves) all the ins and outs of Monmouth and Ocean County. When she's not hard at work getting your deal to the closing table, she loves to be at the beach, spend time with her daughter or take long walks with her dog. As a mom and an animal lover, Caroline has a solid understanding of the importance of being patient and kind while keeping a strength and sense of urgency when needed. She brings a warmness to her role that makes any client feel instantly at ease.

Chris Mooney

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President of Business Development
Chris has over 15yrs+ in the title industry. His expertise is in the 2 nd home, residential shore market where he manages two Surety offices in Cape May County (Ocean City & Wildwood Crest). Chris also handles a large amount of commercial clients in both NJ & PA. Because he is a notary of public in both NJ & PA this allows him the ability to conduct most of his commercial transactions. His customers get a great sense of customer service and satisfaction to know he will be at the closing table.

Daniel J. McCann - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
  • General Counsel
Daniel J. McCann, Esq. currently holds the role as General Counsel and Business Development Executive at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

David Rush - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Chairman Emeritus
  • Founder
David Rush was the primary impetus in the formation of Surety Title which opened its doors in March 1992. His career spans over 45 years with three major title companies and is a well-recognized veteran in the title insurance industry. His approach to sales and marketing has been innovative, always exemplifying a true entrepreneurial spirit and a high service ethic. The Company, under his direction, grew from its infancy to be recognized as on the of the premier settlement service providers in the Northeast. Surety has maintained a consistent reputation for exuding a professional image, strong integrity and developing a well-trained and enthusiastic staff. Rush is proud to have mentored or trained many of the leaders that successfully operate in the title industry. Rush has transitioned ownership of Surety to his hand-picked successor. Brian Klaus serves as President of the Company and continues to help guide Surety through this highly regulated environment developing new sources of revenue and more efficient ways to service our customers. With the efforts of the entire Surety team, the Company builds on its fundamental success and is widely recognized as a benchmark in the industry. Rush is a graduate of LaSalle University. He is involved with many charities and has been as an officer for numerous trade organizations. He remains active in the business and serves on Surety's Board of Directors.

Deana Capabianca

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
Deana currently holds the role as Business Development Executive at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

Dennis Dovie

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
Dennis Dovie currently holds the role as Advisory Board Member at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

Deserie Druce

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
  • Business Development Executive at Surety
Deserie Druce currently holds the role as Business Development Executive at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

Diane Ridgway

Job Titles:
  • Director of Strategic Development
Diane has over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry. She began her career as a real estate agent, selling residential and commercial properties. She then worked in property management and mortgage lending. Diane enjoyed a career as a freelance title closer while raising four children. She made her full-time return to the industry 25 years ago as a Title Insurance Sales Executive. Diane served as 2006 Sales & Marketing Council President for the Builders League of South Jersey and in 2010 served on the Board of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Diane is currently an affiliate member of the Burlington Camden County Association of Realtors, Women's Council of Realtors, Co-President of South Jersey Women in Business, and a member of Impact100 of South Jersey. She is also a member of the Corporate Advisory Committee of Maternity Care Coalition (MCC). Diane has a strong interest in breast cancer awareness and leukemia fundraising. Her diverse real estate background serves her and her clients well in the dynamic ever-changing real estate field, and her expertise in assisting her clients in growing their business model has taken her to her current position of Director of Strategic Development Diane joined Surety Title Company LLC in June of 2011 in her current position as a Sales Executive. Surety Title is headquartered in Marlton, NJ with thirteen offices in the state of NJ, two offices in Pennsylvania as well as a national division based in Marlton providing title and closing services nationwide.

Emily Bartlett

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
Emily began her career in the title industry to unite her personal and professional goals; to help people and to build relationships. She joined the insurance business in 2017 and became a part of the Surety team in 2022. During her time in the title business, she has developed a deep understanding of the subject matter and a solid knowledge base that she likes to share with her partners. Her passion for helping people not only protect their assets but also for helping her business partners be successful, makes her a quality addition to the team. She is hardworking and driven and will guarantee that the job gets done for every client Although she grew up in Boston, MA, Emily has been a resident of Monmouth County for almost 10 years and happily thinks of the area as her forever home. When she's not at work, you can find Emily giving back to the community or enjoying Monmouth County's trails and beaches with her dogs.

Gina Ozhuthual

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Business Development
  • Vice President of Business Development at Surety
Gina Ozhuthual currently holds the role as Vice President of Business Development at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

Joe Onorato

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
  • Business Development Executive at Surety
Joe Onorato currently holds the role as Business Development Executive at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

Joe Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
Joe Ryan covers Southeastern Pennsylvania and all of New Jersey for Surety Title. He started working in the title business at the age of 14 as the Ryan family has a strong history of serving Title in the New Jersey and Philadelphia area. A known adventure-seeker, Joe spent 7 years as a professional touring musician before eventually returning home to pursue a career in the Title industry. He has been with Surety Title since 2016. Joe takes pride in the fact that he's performed just about every duty within a title office and is able to assist his clients in every area of the process. During his free time, Joe can often be seen at Philadelphia sporting events, local concert venues watching/performing live music, or wake surfing at the Jersey shore.

John Bernardo

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive
  • Business Development Executive at Surety
John Bernardo currently holds the role as Business Development Executive at Surety. Surety provides Nationwide Title Insurance Services, title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans.

John DeSantis - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Principal

John Maret

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive

JP Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive

Julia DiPietro

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Client Services

Keith Langan - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
  • Principal

Mark Godofsky

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive

Mary Gaeckle

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive

Megan Kurtz Maher

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Business Development

Michael Ryan - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
  • Principal

Michael Shaheen

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Business Development

Nick Souder

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive

Pat Gall

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive

Paul Hoyt

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive

Ron Conklin

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President of Business Development