
Executive Team
![]() | Jack W. Melton, Jr., President & CEO As Co-Founder of North American Solutions (NAS), Jack Melton has been serving the risk management and insurance needs of public schools for almost two decades. Since helping form NAS, he has played an integral role in growing the company to more than $45 million in annual sales. He is currently responsible for managing the l .... Bio |
![]() | Kerry L. Sims, Executive VP & COO Kerry Sims has been in the insurance and risk management business since 1993. Since joining North American Solutions (NAS) in 2001, he has helped numerous schools effectively manage their property/casualty and workers' compensation needs and is currently responsible for administering and marketing such programs in both Texas .... Bio |
![]() | Tom Linklater, Marketing Director Tom joined North American Solutions in 2008 with extensive experience in financial services sales, marketing and customer service. He began his sales career in 1983 after leaving the United States Air Force. Tom markets the PCAT school risk program and Workers' Compensation Solutions to East Texas districts. He holds a Resid .... Bio |
![]() | Mary Roche, Senior Underwriting Manager Mary has 30+ years of underwriting public entities in multiple states. She began her career with the Home Insurance Company in 1978 as a property underwriter. Her experience includes time with American General Fire & Casualty Company (AGF&C) as a Commercial Lines Manager and at Maryland Casualty Company as an Area Ma .... Bio |
![]() | Regina Newton, Senior Account Manager Regina Newton has over 40 years in the insurance and risk management business. Since 1979, she has managed specialty programs including financial institutions, automobile dealerships and public school systems. She currently serves as Senior Account Manager and Supervisor of the Oklahoma City-North American Solutions office f .... Bio |
![]() | Matt Bailey, Marketing Representative Matt joined the North American Solutions team at the beginning of 2010, bringing broad knowledge of claims handling and settlement and client policy review and standards. He also has an extensive sales background and superior project management skills. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Geology from the .... Bio |
![]() | Deidre Ragsdale, ACSR, CISR - Account Manager Deidre began her insurance and risk management career in 2006. She has experience in sales, marketing and customer service for personal lines, commercial lines and surety. With her commitment to service and knowledge of risk management, she offers her clients tailored solutions based on their specific needs. She currently serves as Account Manager for the .... Bio |











