Cathy Paugh

Vice President, Finance

You Found Cathy

I grew up at the Jersey Shore in Cape May County, and even now it's the place I go to relax and unwind. I enjoy visiting all year round, and find winters there especially peaceful.

2016 was a year of transition for me. Thanks to everyone for helping me transition to my new role here in Group Insurance. I'm looking forward to working with you in 2017 and beyond!

Vishal Jain

Vice President, Strategy & Financial Wellness

You Found Vishal

I'm a voracious reader. To satisfy my appetite for information, I simply must always have a huge variety of books and other publications on hand. That’s why I love my Kindle. No matter where I am, I always have it charged and ready to empower, enlighten, and entertain me.

I'd like to thank my team for partnering so effectively with nearly every part of GI and other businesses across the enterprise. These partnerships are what enable us to keep adding more chapters to the value that Prudential delivers.

David Stone-Webb

Acting As Lead Compliance Officer

You Found David

My hobby is the great sport of basketball. It’s such a fun way to get fit and learn the fundamentals of true teamwork. I’ve played and watched the game my entire life and now I’m thrilled to pass on this passion to my children as the coach of my son's teams.

Thanks to my entire GI team for your dedication and support throughout the year, and warmest wishes for a happy holiday season.

John Rosero

Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

You Found John

I love to explore nature and challenge myself physically, and that’s why my hobby is hiking. It’s a great way for me to combine these two passions. Whenever I can, I try to carve time out of my weekend to hit the trails and recharge my batteries for the week to come.

2016 was an exciting year for Group Insurance. It's great to see the high level of positive energy, engagement, and collaboration that our associates demonstrate. It’s also an exciting time as we continue strengthening our core products, enhancing customer experience, and innovating for the future. Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and leadership in keeping GI moving to the next level of excellence. Best wishes for a happy holiday season and new year!

Barry Petruzzi

Vice President & Chief Actuary

You Found Barry

Each year, I look forward to building our family collection of holiday ornaments. Our more special ones are those we have with pictures of our kids when they were babies and toddlers. When we pull those out to hang on the tree they are great reminders of the wonderful memories of Christmases past.

At the end of the year, when we look forward to spending time with family and friends, I want to say a special "Thank You" to my Prudential family. While often said, it's truer today than ever: The best part of coming to work every day is spending time with the wonderful people in both Group Insurance and Prudential. Thanks for making 2016 such a successful year, and my best wishes to you and your family this holiday season.

Jim Gemus

Senior Vice President, Distribution & Product Management

You Found Jim

My hobby is mountain biking. I’m a lover of exercise and the outdoors, and for me, mountain biking combines the best of both of these. In addition to being a great workout, it’s a terrific way to explore beautiful new sights and more challenging trails.

I'd like to thank everyone for your great work—both individually and as teams—in helping us achieve significant success in 2016. We’re all pedaling in the right direction and I’m truly excited at the prospects of the new year! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday, and all the best for the new year!

David Zona

Chief Operations Officer

You Found David

My passion is cooking. The process of discovery and experimentation is a wonderful experience that I take on every time I can. I especially love to challenge my inner chef by creating new and exciting dishes that I’m proud to share with family and friends.

Thanks to all of you for the great results we achieved in 2016. The recipe we followed included a lot of hard work, a heaping cup of purpose, and a pinch of good luck for extra measure!

Andy Sforzini

Vice President, Chief Risk & Business Ethics Officer

You Found Andy

My passion is my favorite sports team: Auburn University—no surprise! As a proud alumnus, I enjoy getting back to campus for games when I can, or just watching and rooting from the comfort of my sofa. From football to basketball to baseball, I’m War Eagle all the way!

Thanks to all Group Insurance associates for your ongoing commitment to doing business the right way and taking intelligent risks, and for accomplishing this with a level of enthusiasm and care that makes me proud to be a part of our team. Best wishes for a great 2017!

Joe Hayes

Vice President & Chief Information Officer

You Found Joe

My passion is fishing. To me, there is simply no better way to relax and get in touch with nature—whether I catch something or not. Like the saying goes, “a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work.” (Well, maybe not at GI!)

As we come to the end of a successful year, I reflect on our many accomplishments and am filled with great pride and satisfaction. I never underestimate the complexity of the work we do to help Americans be financially well, and never fail to marvel at how we always come together as ONE TEAM to deliver on our promises. So, especially at this time of year, I extend my deepest and heartfelt thanks for everything you do.

Greg Surdel

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

You Found Greg

One of my favorite hobbies is writing. The process of creating characters and crafting stories and adventures for them is something that I find truly challenging and rewarding. In fact, I’ve started writing several novels and hope to finish them after I retire. So look for me on Amazon in a few years!

I am grateful to have the honor of leading GI's HR team, as it allows me to get to know many of you on so many dimensions. By experiencing your strength, intellect, kindness, and friendship, my own life is made all that much more rewarding. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.

Michelle Crecca

Senior Vice President, Strategy & CMO

You Found Michelle

I enjoy cooking for my family. It's fun to research and try new recipes, but the best part is spending time together having meals as a family. Sometimes, my oldest child, Thomas, 15, will help me, especially with homemade pizza and pasta dough, which is his specialty. When I bake Christmas cookies this year, he will be making a few batches on his own.

I want to thank all of our associates, within the CMO team and across the entire Group Insurance business, for all that you do to fulfill our purpose—deliver experiences that create and protect financial wellness, and ultimately to make our business successful. Have a wonderful holiday!

Andy Sullivan

President, Prudential Group Insurance

You Found Andy

As a Navy man, it goes without saying that I love spending time on my boat, especially when the weather is nice. Being on the water offers me a great sense of peace and tranquility that I find both centering and energizing. Anchors Aweigh!

As we approach the end of a really good year, I want to thank each and every one of you. I know you all worked extremely hard, and it showed in our results. It's an honor to be a part of this great organization. Thanks, and enjoy your holiday season and time with your family and friends.

Ken Warman

Chief of Staff

You Found Ken

I’m a huge baseball fan. I've played this great game from Little League through college, and have coached it for most of my adult life. I’ve been lucky enough to pass this gift, along with its terrific lessons, down to my three sons, as the coach for each of their teams. My favorite team? The Chester Bulldogs, of course—my son Jack’s team! Go Bulldogs!

Thank you to the colleagues that I’m privileged to interact with in my role here at Prudential. Your commitment, dedication, and energy are great motivators for me. It is truly a pleasure to be part of this team! Here's to a great 2017!

Who says elves get all of the shelves?

There are 13 items representing each of the 13 members of the Group Insurance Senior Leadership Team hidden in various places around this virtual office.
Move your mouse around the office to find them all. To rotate the room, drag your mouse pointer left or right.

Need a little help? Click “Reveal All” at the bottom and then on each snowflake icon around the room to see their holiday messages and fun personal facts.

Happy holidays to all of our GI associates!

Congratulations!

You found all the SLT members.

That’s quite an achievement … and another to add to the long list for 2016.

Thanks again for all of your hard work and dedication, and here’s to a great 2017!