Passing

Kathryn (Katie) Louise CorcoranNASBP was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Kathryn (Katie) Louise Corcoran, age 44, of Downey & Company, Albuquerque, NM on February 28, 2009 from a systemic viral infection. Katie was an immediate past Regional Vice President for NASBP Region 3, an NASBP Director, and a long-time faculty member of the NASBP William J. Angell Surety School. Katie was also active on several NASBP Committees including Professional Development, Risk Management, and Membership. Katie is survived by her husband, Randy L. Corcoran, and her sons, Ryan (11) and John (9). She spent her career as Vice President of Downey & Company Insurance and Bonds working with her dear friend and mentor Roger Downey. Though she excelled and valued her career, her zest for life and devotion to family and friends were unsurpassed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Our Lady of Fatima School Fund at 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit the online guestbook for Katie at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400. Also, in honor of Katie’s memory, local contractors in New Mexico are establishing an education trust fund for the benefit of Katie’s sons—Ryan and John. A non-withdrawal account at Bank of Albuquerque has been set-up to accept donations for the trust. To contribute to this fund, make a donation at any Bank of Albuquerque branch, or mail a check made payable to: The Katie Corcoran Memorial Fund FBO Ryan and John Corcoran Account #8092406646 Bank of Albuquerque P.O. Box 26027 Albuquerque, NM 87125

F. Jay Scribner

NASBP was saddened to learn of the passing on April 7, 2009 of F. Jay Scribner, 64, of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania. Jay was Vice President of Surety Operations of The Guarantee Company of North America USA (GCNA). Jay attended NASBP Regional and Annual meetings throughout his surety career that spanned over three decades.

Howard Cowan of Howard Cowan Bond Agency said that he met Jay the first day on the job and Jay had been a mentor to him since then. “Jay was always gracious and professional and never took business personally,” Cowan said. “Jay was the calmest, most unflappable person I’ve ever known,” he added.

Before entering his surety career, Jay was an analyst on Wall Street. In the early 1970s Jay went to work in the Dallas, Texas office of Safeco Insurance Company of America. From there he went to work at the home office of the American International Group (AIG). Then, in the late 1970s Jay went to work at Chubb’s home office as one of the chief underwriting officers. Later, he took over as head surety executive at Harleysville Insurance, which The Guarantee Company of North America later acquired. During his three and half years of employment with The Guarantee Company of North America USA, Jay was a key and integral part of the success and development of GCNA USA.

Jay is survived by his wife, Carroll, and two sons, Campbell and his wife Stephanie, of Madison, Wisconsin and Grant of Washington, D.C.; three daughters, Michele Hall and her husband Douglas, of Bradenton, Florida, Paige Roberts and her husband Todd of Bellevue, Nebraska and Claire Scribner of Philadelphia, Pa.; and six grandchildren.

Visitation and services were held at St. John United Church of Christ of Riegelsville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Retired Pastors Fund, Fellowship Deaconry, 3575 Valley Rd., Liberty Corner, NJ 07938. Visit the guestbook for Jay, by clicking here.