It is with great sadness that NASBP announces the loss of our NASBP colleagues David Gregory Miclette and John William Schuler. We extend our deepest condolences to their family and friends.
David Gregory Miclette
April 7, 1947 – December 21, 2023
It is with great sadness that NASBP announces the passing of David Gregory Miclette, 76, who was active in NASBP and co-founder of NASBP member Bowen, Miclette & Britt Insurance Agency, LLC (BMB) of Houston, TX. David passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on December 21, 2023, following a year-and-a-half-long battle with cancer.
Susan Hecker, Executive Vice President, Director – National Contract Surety, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, said, "David was a special man. We served on Liberty Mutual’s Producer Advisory Board together for a number of years. He could always be counted on to add insightful commentary to whatever the group was discussing…as well as a good laugh! He will be missed."
"David Miclette was an accomplished professional, strong leader, and a caring family man," said Lynne Cook, a NASBP Retired Surety Professional. "I was fortunate to meet him about 15 years ago at industry meetings. He always participated, was comfortable offering his opinions, and championed the independent agent. David was one of a kind, very proud of his children, and enjoyed life."
David co-founded his insurance agency in 1980 with his business partners, Sam Bowen and Mike Descant; and in 1992 they merged with Ed Britt’s insurance agency and became BMB. Today, BMB manages both contract and commercial surety accounts and oversees branch offices in three states. David's son, Toby Miclette, is Executive Vice President at the agency and serves as Chair of the NASBP Industry Relations Committee.
David was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and lived in Woonsocket, RI. At the age of 10, his parents moved him and his sisters to Corpus Christi, TX to start an air conditioning business. David studied Finance at the University of Texas in Austin, TX where he met his wife, Susan. They married in April of 1971 and moved to New York City, where he began his career in the surety industry with Chubb. Over the next five years they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, and then back to Houston in 1976.
He served on many advisory boards for insurance and construction companies, and banks, and at the First Presbyterian Church. His greatest joy was time spent with family, whether in Crested Butte, on special trips all over the world, or simply sharing Jose's dip at Molina's Cantina restaurant on Sunday nights. David was larger than life; his legacy, wit, and sense of adventure will surely live on through his family. Per his request, he was cremated with his beloved iPhone, his favorite speaker, and his Yeti cup. As David would have said, “It’s been a slice of Heaven.” It sure has been, and it’s fitting that is where he is now.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Normand Miclette; father-in-law, Shackelford “Bill” Reeder; and brother-in-law William Shackelford “Shack” Reeder. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 52 glorious years, Susan Reeder Miclette; daughter, Lacy Miclette Price and her husband Philip; son, Toby Miclette and his wife Rachael. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Madison Elizabeth Price, Peyton Miclette Price, Hunter Holden Miclette, Ford Taliaferro Miclette, and Layne Christen Miclette; his sisters, Nancy Miclette-Toelle, and Chrissy Miclette-Cowan and her husband Travis; his mother-in-law, Sally Erwin Reeder; as well as many other extended family who all knew and loved him.
In January a memorial service and reception were conducted at the First Presbyterian Church in Houston.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in David’s memory be directed to one of the following:
or donate to another charity of your choice.
The NASBP Leadership and staff extend their deepest condolences to David's family, colleagues, and friends.
John William Schuler
July 21, 1961 – February 15, 2024
NASBP was greatly saddened to learn of the sudden passing of John William Schuler, 62, who was President and Owner of NASBP member Time Insurance Agency of Austin, TX.
Howard Cowan, Principal of Acrisure, LLC DBA Cowan-Hill Bond Agency, said, "Hundreds of John’s friends and clients joined the celebration at Austin’s legendary Tex-Mex restaurant, Matt’s Rancho. It was also like a surety alumni gathering, as numerous underwriters and agents were there to swap John Schuler stories. Although there was sadness at John’s way too early departure, there was also universal agreement that John would have approved of the shared wonderful memories of a joyous life well lived. John’s wife, Rachel, and their daughters, along with surety veteran Steve Dobson, will continue John’s professional legacy and lead the agency forward."
John was born on July 21, 1961, in Austin, Texas. A second-generation Austinite, John graduated from Westlake High School and then studied Economics at the University of Texas where he met the love of his life, Rachel Schuler. They married in 1986. Upon his father’s sudden death in 1987, John took over the family business, Time Insurance Agency, where he remained the President and Owner until his passing. He loved what he did almost as much as the people he had the pleasure of working with. He was extremely proud of his daughters for taking over his legacy at Time Insurance Agency. An entrepreneur at heart, he started Heartland Aggregates in 2004 and Maverick Fuels in 2019.
A lover of life and new experiences, he would convince you to try anything. John loved boating on Lake Austin, watching University of Texas football games, spending time with his daughters, and traveling with his wife, Rachel. His love of fun truly knew no bounds, and he made everyone feel welcome when they were in his presence.
John is survived by his wife, Rachel Riggins Schuler; daughters Lauren Deptula (Cameron), Jennifer Schuler (Drew Fineberg), and Michelle Schuler; mother Julia Schuler and sisters Joan Clark (Steve), Jean Schuler, Jane Flynn, Janet Allen (Wilson); and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. He is predeceased by his father, John Preston Schuler.
The NASBP Leadership and staff extend their deepest condolences to John's family, colleagues, and friends.