Welcome to Cettei & Connell, Inc.
Cettei & Connell's Team

For almost half a century - since 1958 - Cettei & Connell Insurance has been meeting the insurance needs of our clients. We are a full service Insurance and Financial Services Company, offering a wide range of insurance and financial services products, tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Cettei and Connell Insurance is located in Woodbury, New Jersey,and is an integral part of the community. The owners, James and Pamela Clark, along with their son, David J. Strout, Jr., are active participants in community activities and are members of many local organizations. They have all been recognized for their contribution to the community.

At Cettei & Connell Insurance, we provide a high level of personal service, based on trust and integrity. Our company's strength lies in our highly trained and knowledgeable staff who are willing to go "the extra mile" for each client. Our staff is reliable, and provides prompt and courteous service.

Cettei & Connell Insurance - committed to a tradition of excellence!

Ellie Volkens is the auto insurance specialist at Cettei and Connell, and brings over 25 years' experience to this position.

Ellie graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1974, and began her career in the auto insurance industry in 1976. She attended South Jersey Professional School of Business in 1982 and received her License in Property-Casualty, Life and Health.

Ellie has completed a variety of educational seminars and continuing education dealing with this industry, and offers a high level of service to our clients.

Fran Wilson is the Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter for Cettei & Connell. Fran has been in the insurance business for 35 years, and has been a member of Cettei and Connell's professional staff for 26 years.

Rosemary "Rosie" Brizuela is the Claims Manager at Cettei and Connell. Rosie manages and handles all personal and commercial losses.She also handles the administrative work in the office, including assisting the personal and commercial underwriters.

Rosie graduated from West Deptford High School, took business courses at Camden County College, and attended The South Jersey Professional School of Business. She is licensed in the State of New Jersey.

James A. Clark, President
James A. Clark

James A. Clark (Jim) is the President of Cettei & Connell, Inc. He has been with the agency for the past 27 years. Jim is the son-in-law of the late David Connell, Jr., one of the agency's original owners. Jim is a life long resident of the Woodbury area, and is a graduate of Woodbury High School and the Steelman's Business School. He is also a graduate of Rutgers School of Continuing Education, where he attained his insurance training. Jim is a longtime member of the Professional Insurance Agents and the Independent Insurance Agents of New Jersey.

Jim is extremely active in the local community. He is a former Jaycee member, and was honored with the Distinguished Lifetime Member Award. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Woodbury Exchange Club, and has served as President, Vice President, and Secretary. He is also a member of Florence Lodge #87, F. & A.M. Jim serves on the Board of Directors for Alliance Hospice, and is a Paul Harris Fellow.

Pamela S. Clark, Secretary/Treasurer

Pamela S. Clark

Pamela Clark (Pam) is the Secretary/Treasurer of Cettei & Connell, Inc., and has been with the agency for 30 years. In addition to her role at Cettei & Connell, Inc., Pam is also very active in the community. She serves
as a Trustee on the Board of Directors at Underwood Memorial Hospital. She also serves on U.M.H's Foundation Board, and is a member of the Second Auxiliary. Pam is also a Board member of the Greater Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.

Pam is Past President of the Woodbury Rotary Breakfast Club, and currently serves on the Board of Directors as Foundation Chairman. Pam became a Paul Harris Fellow in 1995. She is Past President of the American Heart Association of Gloucester County, and has chaired and been involved in many other local projects and organizations. Pam was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Greater Woodbury Jaycees in 1996, and received the Rotary Vocation Award in 2002.

David J. Strout, Jr., Vice President
David J. Strout, Jr.

David Strout, Jr. has been with the firm since 1989. He became a partner in 2000, and currently serves as Vice President. He is the grandson of David F. Connell, Jr., the original owner, and is the third generation of family to operate the business. David graduated from West Deptford High School and attended Trenton State College. He then graduated from the South Jersey Professional School of Business in 1989. David recently successfully completed the Certified Insurance Counselors Course held in Edison, NJ.

David is Chairman of the Board of the Young Agents Council of The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New Jersey. He also serves on the government affairs committee for the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New Jersey. David is a Board member of the Greater Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, and is a past president of the Woodbury Jaycees, past president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Camden-Gloucester and a former two-term City Councilman in the City of Woodbury. David was also an Elder at the Presbyterian Church of Woodbury.


 

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135 S. Broad Street, Suite B | P O Box 657
Woodbury, NJ 08096

Phone: 856-848-8898 | Email: info@cetteiandconnell.com

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