DONNA J. WRIGHT is vice president, surety at ASSURANCE AGENCY and specializes in the marketing and selling of commercial surety and contract surety products, including bid performance and payment bonds. Known for her responsiveness and meticulous attention to detail, she is defined by a rock-solid work ethic, excellent interpersonal communication skills and stellar record of business development. Backed by the deep catalog of Assurance products and services, and supported by a dedicated administrative staff, Donna embraces a value-added, client-centered approach to managing risk, qualifying surety and optimizing outcomes. Having been mentored into a deep interest for surety, Donna has managed organizations undergoing turbulence, created new surety programs, developed key relationships and played an instrumental role in the growth of the business. A leader by example, Donna quickly establishes a culture of trust with both clients and colleagues, and excels in situations where she can leverage her creative insights and expertise in strategic planning to meet realistic client expectations. Donna’s commitment to excellence in customer service is palpable and evident from the start. She is always looking for ways to streamline the delivery and implementation of surety programs and help her clients cultivate growth opportunities.Leveraging her background in field underwriting, assessing need and knowledge of the surety marketplace, Donna brings a collaborative mindset to her client work and becomes an invaluable addition to a company’s risk management platform. She positions herself as a trusted advisor, handling in all surety concerns and tailoring each program to meet the unique specifications of each client. During her highly successful career, Donna has delivered numerous surety presentations, deftly designed stewardship reporting programs and served as a liaison between underwriters and large commercial surety accounts.