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Meet the CDA Team

Relationships have always been at the heart of CDA. Meet the team carrying forward our commitment to the insurance industry, the professionals we work with, and the individuals and families we serve.

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Pat Sheehan
Founder, CDA of America
A Legacy That Continues

Pat Sheehan founded CDA with the belief that the insurance business was built on more than products—it was built on relationships, trust and doing right by the people you serve.

Over the course of his career, Pat helped build CDA into a respected presence in the annuity and life insurance industry. Under his leadership, CDA developed or co-designed nearly 100 insurance products, built longstanding relationships with insurance carriers and financial institutions, and supported national distribution across the industry.

His vision, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the industry created the foundation on which CDA continues to stand today. That foundation lives on through his family, the relationships he built and the work CDA continues today.

Continuing the Legacy

The leadership team carrying forward CDA's commitment to experience, relationships and service across the insurance industry.

Benjamin R. Sheehan, President of CDA International of America

Benjamin R. Sheehan

President & CEO ben@cdaofamerica.com

Emily R. Kyrkostas, Vice President at CDA International of America

Emily R. Kyrkostas

Vice President
ek@cdaofamerica.com

S. Christopher Johnson, CDA International of America

S. Christopher Johnson, CLU

Senior Vice President & CMO cjohnson@cdaofamerica.com
Martin Sheehan, EVP Marketing & Distribution, CDA International of America

Martin P. Sheehan

Executive Vice President, Marketing & Distribution msheehan@cdaofamerica.com