The Travelers Bond & Specialty Insurance Golf Tournament has become a long-standing tradition in support of the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. Each year, the tournament brings together industry leaders and partners for a day of golf, networking, and philanthropy—all aimed at strengthening the communities United Way serves.
Now in its 28th year, the tournament continues to raise significant contributions for United Way’s century-long mission of improving child literacy, advancing access to housing, supporting economic stability through fair wages, and helping residents live longer, healthier lives. The 2024 event raised over $130,000, a milestone that demonstrates the powerful impact of collective giving in the region.
Today, September 4, 2025, VERTEX is joining industry peers at Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield, CT to once again support this important cause. Representing VERTEX on the course are Jonathan Hahn and Frank Benway, who are participating in the 18-hole scramble alongside Travelers and other partners.
Off the greens, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald and VERTEX are co-hosting a luncheon at Max Downtown in Hartford, CT, with VERTEX represented by Anton Ayrapetov, Michael Pellegri, CCM, Margaret Pellegri, and Jerry Librizzi.
By participating in both the tournament and luncheon, VERTEX continues to support the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and its mission to strengthen local communities.
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Jonathan Hahn
Senior Director, Surety
Jonathan Hahn has worked on a great variety of projects ranging from heavy highway bridge/infrastructure to multifamily, mixed-use commercial/vertical construction including public and private schools, department of defense, and green energy projects.
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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.
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Anton Ayrapetov
Managing Consultant, Claims, Disputes & Forensics - Construction Services
Over 10 years of consulting experience in construction management, contract disputes, schedule assessments, and litigation support. B.S. in Construction Management.
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Michael Pellegri
CCM
Senior Managing Director, Construction
Michael Pellegri has over 20 years of supervisory expertise on a wide variety of construction projects. He understands the importance of contract management as well as project cash flow and has successfully completed prime projects on all levels, including direct bid, joint venture, design build, and surety completion.
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Jerry Librizzi
Director, Surety
Jerry Librizzi is a Director for VERTEX in the Mid-Atlantic Regional office and is responsible for all VERTEX activity throughout the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Mr. Librizzi has worked in all areas of the construction industry with both national and international experience for public as well as private sector work.