1300 Winsted Road, Torrington, CT 06790
12 Millerton Road, Lakeville, CT 06039
Toll Free: (800) 762-7369
Platinum Accounts Team
Our team of trusted advisors will customize an insurance package that meets your commercial line needs. Select from the list of our team on the right to learn more about us.
Owner & Managing Partner
(860) 435-2507 x11503
Bill Willis, one of four owners at Founders Insurance Group joined the group in 1984 as a producer in our Lakeville office – formerly Wagner McNeil Insurance and became an owner in 1999. Bill’s expertise lies within our Platinum Accounts division where he oversees a large portion of our high value accounts, including Manhattan and international properties.
Outside of Founders, Bill is very involved in the community. He is Chairman of the Salisbury Board of Finance, member of the Board of Directors for the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce, member of the Salisbury Rotary Club, member of the Board of Directors for the Salisbury Ambulance Service, and member of the Bissell Fund Investment Committee. Bill is a former member of the Salisbury Board of Education for 12 years, Co-Chair of the Region 1 Teacher Contract negotiating Committee for 6 years, and former President of the Bissell Fund. Prior to the insurance world, Bill was on the staff of US congressman Toby Moffett and served as his District Director and Campaign manager; he ran for US Congress and State Senate in the early 1980’s and also taught at an Indian School in South Dakota in the early 1970’s.
Account Executive
(860) 482-3506x11502
Kimberley joined our Platinum Accounts division in 2012. As a current NY State Realtor, she knew combining her vast knowledge of the NY and CT real estate market with insurance was a win win. Beyond real estate, Kimberley has a strong background in Agriculture, growing up on a NY Dairy Farm, and graduating from the University of Vermont with a degree in Agricultural Economics. She will be heading up our AgriProtect program here at Founders, bringing a new level of expertise to our New York and Connecticut farm clients.
Account Executive
(860) 482-3506x11253
Mark joined Founders in 2010 after selling Life Insurance with Northwest Mutual for several years. With strong ties in the local community, Mark is a member of the NW CT Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Organization, the NW CT Chamber of Commerce. Outside of insurance Mark is an avid skier and is a member of the Mohawk Ski area Ski Patrol team.
Account Executive
(860) 482-3506x11606
Linda joined Founders Insurance Group in August 2011 after working several years as an Allstate Agent in Naugatuck. Prior to her Allstate years, Linda worked in several departments at The Hartford, including their claims department.
She quickly became involved with the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce where she sits on the Membership Services Committee. Linda lives in Naugatuck with her husband John, a local artist.
Personal Lines Account Executive
(860) 482-3506x11606
Linda joined Founders Insurance Group in August 2011 after working several years as an Allstate Agent in Naugatuck. Prior to her Allstate years, Linda worked in several departments at The Hartford, including their claims department.
She quickly became involved with the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce where she sits on the Membership Services Committee. Linda lives in Naugatuck with her husband John, a local artist.
Personal Lines Account Executive
(860) 482-3506x11606
Linda joined Founders Insurance Group in August 2011 after working several years as an Allstate Agent in Naugatuck. Prior to her Allstate years, Linda worked in several departments at The Hartford, including their claims department.
She quickly became involved with the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce where she sits on the Membership Services Committee. Linda lives in Naugatuck with her husband John, a local artist.
Personal Lines Account Executive
(860) 482-3506x11606
Linda joined Founders Insurance Group in August 2011 after working several years as an Allstate Agent in Naugatuck. Prior to her Allstate years, Linda worked in several departments at The Hartford, including their claims department.
She quickly became involved with the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce where she sits on the Membership Services Committee. Linda lives in Naugatuck with her husband John, a local artist.
From left to right: Betty Kowalski, Garma Waldron and June Russell
Personal Lines Account Manager
(860) 435-2507x11508
Personal Lines Account Manager
(860) 435-2507x11507
Personal Lines Account Manager
(860) 435-2507x11504
Call today to set up an appointment with a Founders Insurance Group expert for a no-obligation consultation. We promise you will be impressed by our knowledge and our customer service.