Our Team
Rick Eskin
Rick Eskin is one of the original founders of Dye & Eskin, Inc. Rick has extensive knowledge in many life and disability insurance areas – not the least of which is Executive Benefits. One of Rick’s valued characteristics is his creativity in developing first and best in class programs/products that revolutionize the market. Insurance Companies, BGAs and Advisors alike trust Rick.
Rick is a lifelong athlete, playing collegiate football at Lehigh, as well as an accomplished jazz violinist.
B.A. History, Lehigh University
Jake Eskin
Jake Eskin is in his 10th year as the VP of Insurance Sales at Dye & Eskin, Inc. Jake specializes in assisting insurance advisors with life insurance plan designs that suit their client’s needs. With a background in communications, Jake educates advisors via webinars, conference calls, and in-person meetings about the specialty products Dye & Eskin, Inc. administers. Jake has a unique ability to connect with people and find solutions that satisfy all parties.
When he isn’t taking phone calls about new case opportunities, Jake enjoys cooking with his wife, Clare, going on walks with his dog, Alfie, and watching sports on tv. An avid sports junkie, Jake played 4 years of college basketball at Susquehanna University.
B.A. Communications, Susquehanna University
Erika Eskin
Erika Eskin is the Chief Financial Officer for Dye & Eskin, Inc. while also balancing the administration on multiple accounts. Erika works closely with other Account Managers to issue, process and enroll new business and continuously support existing cases. Erika has been working with D&E for over 13 years. She has a knack for being detail oriented with a sight on the bigger picture.
When she’s not busy accounting for D&E, Erika enjoys traveling the world with her husband, lifting heavy weights at the gym, and consuming espresso beverages to keep up with her 2 big dogs.
B.A. Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland
LaWan Rice
LaWan Rice is the Chief Operations Officer at Dye & Eskin, Inc. She oversees the procedures and management of business policies to keep D&E cutting edge. LaWan’s vast insurance knowledge enhances the D&E vision to create opportunities that support business growth. With over 23 years at Dye & Eskin, Inc., LaWan’s expertise has taught other team members how to better collaborate to provide profitable solutions.
LaWan loves spending time with her family and traveling to the island beaches of the Caribbean. Her Portuguese Water Dog, Blue, never leaves her side including at the office. You can find LaWan cheering on her home teams, the Washington Commanders and the Washington Nationals.
B.A. Marketing, Hampton University
Shonda McFarland
Shonda McFarland is a Senior Account Executive for Dye & Eskin, Inc. She administers and coordinates client services for numerous accounts with outstanding precision. With over 18 years of experience with Dye and Eskin Inc., she relies heavily on her organizational skills and love for list-making. Shonda has the talent to remain focused on small details while wearing many hats.
She enjoys practicing yoga, running and taking long walks with her dog. When she is not outside, you will find her curled up on a couch, devouring chocolate while reading an unputdownable book with her cat by her side.
B.A. Miami University
M.A. University of Connecticut
Samantha Kintzer
Samantha Kintzer is an Account Manager at Dye & Eskin, Inc. Samantha demonstrates excellence in organization, multi-tasking and attention to detail. She balances enrollments and existing client services with various large accounts. Samantha is a fast learner with a positive attitude; she speaks 3 languages and is consistently voted best dressed in the office.
B.S. Political Science/Pre-Law, Longwood University
Michella Ineza
Michella Ineza is the Application/Policy Coordinator at Dye & Eskin, Inc. She reviews and manages all application and policy processes. She relies heavily on her organizational skills to catalog applications and policies appropriately. Michella is a team-player who supports the Account Managers with the extensive existing clientele.
Fun facts about Michella: She’s a twin, speaks 3 languages, and loves reading books.
A.S. Marketing, Northern Virginia Community College
Katie Crawford
Katie Crawford is the Business Development Director for Dye & Eskin, Inc. She works closely with Rick and Jake to provide education to BGAs, Agents, and Consultants on our carve out products and all things D&E. Katie previously worked at D&E and recently rejoined the team in this new role. Her outgoing personality and eagerness to help BGAs and Agents succeed makes her a trusted asset to D&E staff and our partners alike.
In her free time, Katie is busy entertaining her infant son, Lane; cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles; and working her way through her long to-read list.
B.A. Broadcast Journalism, University of Maryland
Nancy Bosley
Consultant: Marketing/Communications
Nancy has done about everything in an extensive Life Insurance career: Brokerage General Agent (BGA), President of an Independent Marketing Organization (IMO), and senior officer of a major Life Insurance carrier.
For D&E she provides marketing and communication ideas and strategies to create the best distribution and sales results. Her bi-weekly calls with Rick and Katie are critical to D&E’s ultimate success.
She spends her personal time advocating for the needs of underprivileged children, being an avid exerciser – and pretending to be a golfer.
B.A. English, Goucher College
Cara Coleman
Consultant: Data Security
Cara is considered a true “expert” in the field of Data Security. She acts as the Client Information Security Officer for D&E – overseeing cyber security, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies. She supports the D&E team in the design and deployment of threat protections over IT systems as well as sensitive corporate and client data.
In her spare time, Cara can be found soaking up the sun on the lakes of Virginia with family and friends. She’s also, a big Washington Nationals baseball fan.
B.S. Business Management, Carlow University
Certified CISM, CISA, and CRISC.
Eric Lester
Consultant: Operations/Technology Solutions
Eric has a 35-year history in the Life Insurance industry: Technology and large-scale operations management with significant U.S insurers.
At D&E he has become a super valuable member of our brain trust – an integral component in our success for everything operations, our quoting system, and our online enrollment tool.
Eric collaborates with D&E team members (LaWan and Jake) regularly and the Protective technical teams on an ongoing basis for strategic initiatives.
When not engaging with his clients, Eric enjoys traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.
Computer Science Degree, Central Virginia College
Fellow, Life Management Institute
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