Curious about the masterminds shaping our 60-year legacy of success in risk management and benefits consulting? Our associates are the heart of our organization, bringing passion, expertise, and commitment to the forefront of everything we do.
Take a moment to get acquainted with the bright minds that make up MJ’s dedicated team.
Strategic Risk Management Team
Ryan Daniele
Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing
Ryan Daniele joined the MJ team in 2015 as a client executive within our Risk Management + Commercial Insurance department. His exceptional performance led to his promotion to director of strategy + operations and subsequently, to the position of vice president of risk transfer. Ryan currently serves as the senior vice president of strategic marketing within our Risk Management + Commercial Insurance department.
In his current role, Ryan works diligently with carrier partners to negotiate, strategize, and deploy the best possible coverage deals for MJ’s clients. He’s been instrumental in streamlining our processes and monitors MJ’s carrier relations, ensuring that our organization maintains enduring relationships with leading firms that enable us to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Kate Murray
Account Executive, Strategic Marketing
Kate Murray assumed the role of account executive, strategic marketing within our Risk Management + Commercial Insurance department upon joining the MJ team. In her role, Kate oversees MJ’s carrier relations, building and nurturing relationships, and establishing forward-thinking strategies to enhance our partnerships that enable us to deliver an exceptional client experience. Kate serves as our Executive Lines subject matter expert, providing invaluable insights and guidance in this critical area. Kate also provides strategic oversight on streamlining processes that support effective and efficient operations.
With a robust background in client management and insurance program strategies, Kate brings a wealth of experience from her previous role at a global insurance brokerage and risk management services firm. Leveraging this extensive background, she contributes valuable insights to the strategic marketing function with an emphasis on Executive Liability, Cyber and other lines of coverage. From strategy development to placement, negotiation, and finalization, Kate will be instrumental in driving our go-to-market efforts and delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Sheila Rura
Account Executive, Strategic Marketing
Sheila Rura joined the MJ team in 2006 as a risk transfer specialist in the Construction practice group within our Risk Management + Commercial Insurance department. Since then, she has advanced to the role of Account Executive, on our Strategic Marketing team, acting as our subject matter expert on large speciality construction accounts and builder’s risk. Sheila oversees carrier relations, builds and nurtures relationships, and establishes forward-thinking strategies to enhance our partnerships that enable us to deliver an exceptional client experience.
With nearly three decades of industry experience, including spearheading the Risk Management department of a Fortune 500 company, Sheila is a true luminary in her field. Her extensive knowledge of insurance and risk management makes her an invaluable asset to our team.
