John Giordano, President
John Giordano established Giordano Associates, Inc. in 1978 and has handled thousands of residential and business insurance claims for clients throughout the nation. John directs each project and develops a strong relationship with the insurance company and their team of technical experts as the balance of our team focuses on their particular expertise. Licensed by the State of Connecticut Insurance Department as Public
Insurance Adjusters, in 1988 that department lauded Giordano Associates, Inc.'s "commitment to professionalism in the insurance industry in this state." John has assembled a staff of professional experts from various disciplines in the insurance, building and legal fields to allow the firm to handle all types of insurance claims. It is this team of professionals that has earned Giordano Associates, Inc. the reputation of being "the best in the state at achieving the most for their clients."

John serves on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Sports Foundation and as a consultant to the Kelly Insurance Center at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He also served as a consultant on industry practices to the Insurance Testing Corporation and the Connecticut Insurance Department.

 
Chris DePino, National Claims Director
Chris DePino leads the national claims division of Giordano Associates, Inc. Nationally, Chris served with distinction on the Republican National Committee. In that capacity, he also was elected as the Republican Northeast Leadership Chairman, a responsibility which encompasses all of the New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As Republican Northeast Leadership Chairman, Chris engaged in frequent and direct correspondence with our nation's Governors, Federal Officials, and the White House.

Chris volunteers his time to various local and statewide community efforts. Some of these efforts include serving on the City of New Haven Police Commission, the Board of Directors of the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, the Board of Directors of the Shubert Performing Arts Center and Vice President of the New Haven Chapter of St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
 
Philip DeCaprio, CPA
Philip DeCaprio, Jr. has been associated with Giordano Associates, Inc. since its inception. He is responsible for the firm's accounting, financial reporting and projections. As an experienced consultant in business valuation and management, Phil works directly with the accountants of business clients who have experienced property losses. Phil served as the President of the New Haven Association of CPAs and is
president of the Connecticut Society of CPAs (CSCPA). He is a frequent speaker and seminar discussion leader for the CSCPA as well as the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and various other CPS societies around the country. Phil is also a board member of Columbus House in New Haven, CT.
Christopher M. Santarsiero, Executive Director
Chris Santarsiero is the Executive Director of Giordano Associates, Inc. He is also the Senior Partner of DePino Associate, Inc., a government affairs, business development and political consulting firm. Chris began his career in government affairs in 1999 and is considered to possess an uncommon expertise in developing successful legislative strategies on behalf of his clients. He is known throughout the Capitol for his diligence and integrity, and brings his commitment to detail and enthusiasm to every project.
Prior to his service at the Connecticut Republican Party, Chris was a registered lobbyist in the State of Connecticut representing clients on a variety of issues at the state legislature, executive offices and federal government including Charter Schools, Head Start, healthcare, energy conservation, bonding, insurance, municipal finance, public education, voting technology, labor and tribal recognition. Chris volunteers time to the Borough of Naugatuck serving on the Economic Development Commission. He graduated with honors from La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, with a dual major in Communications and English.
 
Anthony N. Parise, CPCU, CIC, AIC
Anthony Parise, is a Certified Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), an Associate in Claims (AIC) and a Certified Insurance Consultant (CIC), leads our adjustment team. Anthony's designations and credentials separate Giordano Associates, Inc. from virtually any other public insurance adjusting firm in the nation. With 15 years specifically in insurance adjusting, Anthony also worked for Nationwide Insurance as a large loss commercial specialist. Anthony's main focus is to review the policy and endorsement to make sure we isolate all potential aspects that can reflect not only positive results but also any exposures that may have to be resolved. Anthony will be working directly with the other members of the technical team to make sure that as the claim is prepared and documented; each aspect is referred to the policy terms and conditions to maximize the settlement.
 
Michael P. Lawlor, Esq.
As General Counsel, Attorney Lawlor represents Giordano Associates, Inc. in dealings with insurance companies and provides legal and negotiation advice to the firm's adjusters. He works with the personal and business attorneys of the firm's clients to explain the role that Giordano Associates, Inc. can legally play in securing a full settlement under the terms of the policy. Mike graduated as an
honors scholar from the University of Connecticut and received his Master's Degree from the University of London. He was awarded a Juris Doctorate from the National Law Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Attorney Lawlor joined Giordano Associates, in 1995. He serves as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee in the Connecticut General Assembly.
 
Associates
Anthony Serio, PA
Anthony Verico, PA