The Otterstedt agency was founded in 1919 by Fred H. Otterstedt. In 1948, Joseph C. Parisi Sr. joined the agency, and upon Fred Otterstedt’s retirement, acquired the agency in 1955. At that time, the agency’s premium volume was $90,000. Over the years, additional members of the Parisi family have joined Otterstedt Insurance. As a result, this family-run, local business has grown into one of the most well-respected agencies in the tri-state area.

Today, the Otterstedt Agency’s premium volume is at $72,000,000 and growing strong. By building strong personal and community relationships, we are proud to have grown our business the old fashioned way — one satisfied customer at a time.

» Mr. Ezio I. Altamura, founder and partner of GJEM Insurance Agency, Inc. with extensive insurance knowledge holds the following professional designations; Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Workers Compensation Professional (CWCP) and New Jersey Workers Compensation Professional (NJWCP) and is the current Risk Management Consultant for the Borough of Little Ferry, the Village of Ridgefield Park, the Borough of Fairview and the Borough of Bogota, all with the South Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund. Licensed in 1989 in the State of New Jersey (producer license #8935303). Member of the New Jersey Statewide MEL Coverage Committee, JIF Worker Compensation Task Force and the South Bergen JIF Claims Committee. Author of many articles on the subject of insurance and risk management. A 1979 graduate of William Paterson College with a BA in Business Administration. Currently a Councilman in the Borough of Wood-Ridge, Bergen County, New Jersey (Wood-Ridge is also a charter member of the South Bergen JIF) since January 1, 2000 and serve as chairman to the Department of Public Works, liaison to the Recreation commission, serve on the Finance / Insurance committee, Buildings / Grounds committee and Police committee. Active with local Track & Field, Little League, Girls Softball, Soccer and Basketball recreational programs.

» Mr. Mathew M. McArow, founder and partner of GJEM Insurance Agency, Inc. with extensive insurance knowledge is the current Risk Management Consultant for the Borough of Bogota, the Borough of Fairview and the Village of Ridgefield Park with the South Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund. Licensed in 1988 in the State of New Jersey (producer license #8702032). Member of the South Bergen JIF Safety Committee. A 1979 graduate of Rowan University College with a BS in Accounting. Serving as campaign manager for the current Mayor and Commissioners of Ridgefield Park in the 2004 election. A longtime member of the local Elks Club and Knights of Columbus in Ridgefield Park, NJ and also involved in a local 09/11 fundraiser for victims of September 11th. Active with local Little League, Girls Softball, Football and Basketball recreational programs.

» Mr. Joseph Gentile, founder and partner of GJEM Insurance Agency, Inc. with extensive insurance knowledge holding the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) professional designation is the current Risk Management Consultant for the Borough of Little Ferry, the Borough of Bogota, the Roxbury Volunteer Fire and First Aid Squad and The Budd Lake First Aid and Rescue Squad. Licensed in 1979 in the State of New Jersey (producer license #8043450). Currently also holding licenses in the State of New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Virginia, Illinois and New Hampshire serving several major businesses in those states. A 1979 graduate of the Professional School of Business. A longtime member of the Mt. Olive Lions Club, Insurance Consultant and Trustee of the Budd Lake First Aid and Rescue Squad and past President of St. Michael's CYO.

» Priscilla Gallagher — personal lines—account executive
Priscilla graduated from the Ridgefield Park High School. She also attended Technical School studying various computer courses. Priscilla also attended The American School Of Business and has earned her Producers License. She has been employed with the GJEM/Otterstedt Insurance Agency for 6 years. Priscilla enjoys attending and supporting her nieces and nephews various sports events. She also enjoys helping out with various committees with the Ridgefield Park Elks Club.

» Barbara Moore started her insurance career in 1983 and received a Producer License in 1990. She is a member of the EMD Woman's Club in Ridgefield Park, a member of the Women's Auxiliary VFW Post 3616 and Past President of the Rosary-Altar Society in Assumption Parish. In addition, she is involved in the Bergen County Walk-In Dinner program for the less fortunate and various civic activities in Hasbrouck Heights. Avid sports fans, Barbara and her husband, John, have a daughter, Erin, and 2 grandchildren.

» Eileen Harold, ACSR — personal lines—account executive
Eileen graduated from River Dell High School and Grace Downs Business & Technical School. Eileen attended Fairleigh Dickinson and earned her Insurance Producers License. She has been employed with Otterstedt/Teaneck for one year and other Otterstedt branches for the past five years. She is a past president of the River Dell PTO and served as a Trustee for the River Dell Board of Education for 14 years. Eileen and her husband Greg have three children and three grandchildren and reside in Oradell.

» Sheryl Overbey, AIS, CPIW — commercial lines—account executive
Sheryl attended the American School of Business to earn her Producers License, then three semesters at the College of Insurance to earn her INS certificate, followed by the AIS designation. She is past treasurer of her local church, former co-op board member for eight years, and an active member of the National Association of Insurance Women, North Jersey chapter, for fourteen years, holding various committee chair positions throughout her years of membership. Sheryl and her husband, Donald, reside in Bogota near their son, daughter-in-law and five grandchildren.