Tom Mandel is a dedicated Client Advisor based in Tampa with several years of insurance experience. He joined SSP in 2022 on the client service team before becoming an account manager, and later, a Client Advisor. Tom began his insurance career with Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy before making the switch to SSP. During his time as an account manager, he gained experience in P&C and Surety and specialized in working with construction clients.
A driven individual, Tom was involved in SSP’s Producer in Training Program, which allowed him to get a preview into sales while mastering the essential skills necessary to be successful in the insurance business. He is also involved in a variety of associations including Associated Builders and Contractors, the Florida Surety Association, and the Construction Financial Management Association, in which he serves on the Publications Advisory Committee.
Originally from upstate New York, Tom earned his bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University, where he was a student-athlete on the golf team. Tom enjoys staying involved with Binghamton’s athletic department and alumni association, as well as playing golf and fishing in his free time. He is also an active member in the Tampa Bay community — where he now resides — often volunteering for organizations like Feeding Tampa Bay and Keeping Tampa Bay Beautiful.