Executive Team

Donald A. Way, CPCU, CLU, ARM
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
Email: dway@thoits-insurance.com
Phone: (408) 792-5401

Don started with Thoits Insurance while still a student at Stanford University. Following graduation and service in the Marine Corps, Don rejoined the firm in 1970 and led its transition to a 100% employee owned organization soon thereafter. View Biography

Dean L. Middour, CPCU, CLU, ARM
President and Chief Operating Officer
Email: dmiddour@thoits-insurance.com
Phone: (408) 792-5420

Dean joined Thoits Insurance in 2001 with 35 years of diversified management, sales and technical insurance experience. He began his insurance career as an underwriter at Safeco Insurance Company. View Biography

Eric Nielsen
Chief Financial Officer
Email: enielsen@thoits-insurance.com
Phone: (408) 792-5408

Eric joined Thoits Insurance in 2008 with over 20 years of financial experience. After earning his Master's degree in Accounancy from Brigham Young University, Eric began his career as an Accountant with KPMG Peat Marwick. View Biography