JOHN J. JOYCE, President

John J. Joyce is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory High School, Scranton, PA, and King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, where he earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. In 1976, he attended Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, where he completed an intense course in Property and Casualty Insurance. Shortly thereafter, he obtained an Agent and Broker License, as well as a Surplus Lines Broker License.

John began his insurance career in 1977 as an Agent with the Eugene F. Hickey Agency, Scranton, PA. In 1978, he obtained a position with Franklin Life Insurance Company, Wilkes-Barre, PA. With a diversified insurance background, John then joined Joyce Insurance Group in 1979.

Presently a partner in Joyce Insurance Group, John divides his time between overseeing the sales department and mergers and acquisitions. He is one of the select few agents trained in structured settlements and develops specialty insurance programs for specific industries.

John is a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Minooka, PA, Northeastern PA Association of Independent Insurance Agents, NARTA, Arm, IMMS, NASSTA, Donegal Insurance Council and Penn Millers Insurance Co. Council. He is a former Eastern Agents Council Representative for Ohio Casualty and National Grange Mutual and former President of the Board of Directors of Fox Hill Country Club and St. Joseph's Children Center. John resides in Moosic, PA, with his wife, the former Maricay Lydon, and their two children Marley and Evan.

JOSEPH J. JOYCE, JR., Vice President, Commercial Lines

Joseph J. Joyce, Jr. is a graduate of St. John's High School, Pittston, PA, and Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA. He attended Bloomsburg University majoring in Business Education & Accounting. In 1989, Joe became licensed in Property and Casualty, Life, Accident and Health insurance and joined Joyce Insurance Group.

He focuses his efforts on commercial insurance, overseeing the Commercial Lines Division and company-to-agency relations. He specializes in government and self funded entities.

Joe is a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Avoca, PA, the Jolly Boys Association, Avoca, PA, Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, the Avoca Lions Club, where he served as Secretary to the Board of Directors and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Greater Pittston Chapter, where he served as President and Treasurer.

Joe resides in Hughestown with his wife, the former Ann Marie Just, and their five children, Joseph, John, Brent, Kahli and Aidan.



WILLIAM J. JOYCE, Vice President, Personal Lines

William J. Joyce is a graduate of Seton Catholic High School, Pittston, PA, and the Culinary Institute of America, NY, where he earned an Associates degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. In 1993, Bill became licensed in Property and Casualty, Life, Accident and Health insurance and joined Joyce Insurance Group.

He focuses his efforts on personal insurance, overseeing the Personal Lines Division and company-to-agency relations. He also oversees Employee Choice, a program that offers personal insurance through payroll deduction.

Bill is a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Avoca, PA, The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Catholic Social Services Board of Directors, Taylor Nursing Home Board of Directors, and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He is also a former member of St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen Board of Directors and Wilkes-Barre C.Y.C.

Bill resides in Avoca, PA with his wife, the former Janet McCarthy, and their two sons, Bill Jr. and Jack.