Van Dyk Group Health Division’s Staff
Sales
John J. Tranchida– President, Van Dyk Group Health. C.B.C – Chartered Benefit Consultant
John has a BS in finance from Rider University and also successfully completed the educational requirement for certification with Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.. He has been in the insurance and financial services industry for over 20 years and is a licensed Life and Health insurance producer in NJ, NY, PA, FL & CT. John is a qualified member of the Million Dollar Round Table, Achieved Leaders Status, and Horizon’s Select Producer Health Insurance Program, each an achievement obtained only by the top producers nationwide. John is involved civically as well, where he served as the Long Beach Island Rotary President from 1998-1999, and received the distinguished honor of being a Paul Harris fellow. John specializes in health insurance for small business with over 200 business health insurance clients. John is also an active member of the Southern Ocean County Hospitals giving committee and Shore Professional Business Association (SPBA).
E-mail: jtranchida@vandykgroup.com
James Hahl– Director of Human Resource Division, The Van Dyk Group Financial Services Professional, Van Dyk Financial Services.
Jim, licensed in life and health insurance, attended The South Jersey Professional School of Business, Ocean County College, and Rowan University. He has been in the insurance business for over 20 years. Jim achieved recognition as the nation’s top salesperson for Selective HR Solutions Human Resources packages 8 years running. Before joining the Van Dyk Group, he was the Northeast Regional Director for a large chain of consumer retail stores; overseeing over 20 locations and hundreds of employees. Jim’s insight of both Human Resource issues and Business Experience gives our clients a unique perspective for determining the right insurance programs for each individual situation. Jim frequently gives seminars educating employers on the “in & outs” of human resource and insurance matters.
E-mail: jhahl@vandykgroup.com
Robert G. Devanna – Sales and Service, Van Dyk Group Health
Robert has a Bachelors Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and has been in the insurance industry since 2004. Before joining Van Dyk Financial Services, Robert worked for The Van Dyk Group in the Commercial Insurance Department where he was involved in both sales and service. Licensed in Health, Life, Property and Casualty Insurance, his knowledge of both Commercial Insurance and Financial Services give him a perspective that is unique in the industry. Robert specializes in health insurance and works with over 100 small business and individual accounts. He is also an active member of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and a Charter Member of The Barnegat Township Rotary Club.
Email: bdevanna@vandykgroup.com
Customer Service
Coleen Knott – Health Benefits Manager
Coleen joined Van Dyk Group Health Division in January 2000 although she brings almost 20 years of experience in the industry with her. Coleen’s specialty is the area of group health insurance. She was previously employed by John J. Cleary, CLU, CHFC one of the area’s top insurance professionals where she was exposed to all aspects of the financial services industry. Clientele have frequently complimented Coleen on her dedication, caring and the professional manner in which she handles their sensitive issues.
Coleen is happy to assist you Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
E-mail: cknott@vandykgroup.com
Deanna Hutson – Customer Service Representative.
Deanna joined Van Dyk Group Health Division in January 2005. She was previously with New England Financial for 11 years where she specialized in the underwriting/processing of new Life, Disability and Long Term Care policies. Deanna has proved to be a fine addition to our staff, quickly becoming an expert in the area of Health Insurance as well.
She is available to assist you Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm.
E-mail: dhutson@vandykgroup.com