Executive Management
Mark Wilhelm, Executive Chairman
Mark is responsible for the management, development and effective performance of the company’s executive management team, sharing overall responsibility for business operations and financial results with the Chief Executive Officer. He provides guidance and oversight in setting the company’s mission, vision, strategic direction and initiatives in addition to responsibility for key stakeholder relationships. He joined Safety National in 1977 and formerly served as Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Underwriting Officer and Executive Vice President – Underwriting.
Duane Hercules, Chief Executive Officer
Duane provides leadership to develop, execute and achieve strategic business objectives and goals, and shares responsibility for company business operations and financial results with the Executive Chairman. He is responsible for advancing the company’s mission while preserving and enhancing its reputation and culture. He joined Safety National in 1984 and previously served as President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President – Mergers and Acquisitions, and Treasurer.
John Csik, President
John is responsible for directing all insurance and reinsurance operations. He joined Safety National in 1986 and formerly served as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and held various positions within the Finance Department.
Cyndee Morton, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Innovation Officer
Cyndee provides executive management oversight to the operations, strategic analysis, budgeting, forecasting and human resources areas in addition to the Enterprise Risk Management and Data Analytics Department and organizational innovation. Cyndee joined Safety National in 1993, formerly serving as Executive Vice President Operations, Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Information Officer.
Gus Aivaliotis, Chief Underwriting Officer
Gus provides executive management oversight to the Insurance Underwriting and Credit Risk Departments. Gus joined Safety National in 2008 and previously served as Senior Vice President Large Casualty.
Tom Grove, Chief Client Officer
Tom provides executive management oversight to the Business Development, Claims, Client Engagement and Risk Services Departments. Tom joined Safety National in 2006, formerly serving as Chief Business Development Officer and Senior Vice President Business Development.