VERTEX is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 National Bond Claims Association (NBCA) Conference, taking place October 8–10, 2025, at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.
This annual conference brings together leaders from across the fidelity and surety bond industry to exchange insights, strengthen professional relationships, and explore best practices in claims handling, underwriting, and dispute resolution.
Representing VERTEX at this year’s conference are:
- Frank Benway, Senior Managing Director
- Mark Degenaars, LEED GA, Chief Operating Officer
- Nick Deeley, Managing Director
- Janet Doherty, PE, Director
- Tatum Rhyne, Consultant
Since its founding in the 1970s, the NBCA has fostered education, collaboration, and professional growth within the bonding community. Today, the conference remains one of the industry’s most anticipated gatherings, offering meaningful opportunities for shared learning and advancement across the surety and fidelity sectors.
VERTEX looks forward to engaging with peers, contributing expertise, and supporting the NBCA’s mission of promoting excellence and camaraderie within the industry.
If you’ll be attending the 2025 NBCA Conference, we invite you to connect with our team during the event to discuss how VERTEX supports fidelity and surety professionals through forensic consulting, expert witness services, and claims analysis.
To learn more about VERTEX’s Surety Claims Consulting services or to speak with an expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry here.
To learn more about the event, visit the NBCA website.
The Author
Frank Benway
Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes and Forensics
As Senior Managing Director, Frank Benway manages the surety consulting and completion contracting practice across the east coast. He has over 15 years of construction management experience on some of the most complex projects nationwide.
The Author
Mark Degenaars
LEED GA
Chief Operating Officer, The Vertex Companies, LLC
Mark Degenaars has over 20 years of project management, facility management, private/public development, and construction experience. As COO at VERTEX, his primary focus is the VERTEX's operating strategy.
The Author
Nick Deeley
Managing Director, Surety
Nick Deeley is a construction professional with over 15 years of experience and knowledge in project planning, environmental review, project management, owner representation, construction contract administration, construction consulting, claims investigations, and general construction.
The Author
Janet Doherty
PE
Director, Surety
Janet Doherty is a Director at VERTEX. She earned a B.S in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois and is a licensed civil engineer.
The Author
Tatum Rhyne
Consultant, Surety
Tatum Rhyne, an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering graduate, is a Consultant at VERTEX specializing in Surety and Construction Defect. Experience in project management and handling diverse responsibilities.