About Us
ABCover is a U.S.-based insurance solutions provider focused on the K-12 education sector. With decades of expertise in school operations, insurance underwriting, and risk mitigation, our team is committed to helping School Districts plan smarter, protect better, and operate with financial confidence.
Kevin Stratton
CEO
Bio
Kevin Stratton is the CEO and Co-Founder of ABCover, bringing over 30 years of experience in the global (re)insurance marketplace. His career highlights include building two successful start-ups—one at Lloyd’s of London and another in Bermuda for a boutique New York investment bank—and holding executive leadership roles at both Aon and Willis Towers Watson. Kevin has a vast network of valuable insurance friends and contacts in key positions in London, Bermuda, and America in key positions of authority and influence.
Kevin is known for his entrepreneurial approach, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering innovative (re)insurance solutions with integrity. Since 2006, he has specialized in staff absence insurance, particularly in creating risk transfer solutions for the education sector including captives and mutuals. His current focus is to help to “make a difference in US education.”
Tony Soto
President, ABCover-Accident
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As a strategic risk advisor and President of ABCover’s Student Accident Division, Tony brings nearly three decades of applied financial, operational, and risk management insight to every decision point. His core principles are grounded in removing distraction, isolating what drives results, and applying experience to improve execution.
Tony is known first and foremost for decisive, immediate response that never goes quiet when it matters most. That standard is reflected in his craft of building student accident and staff absence insurance solutions that turn disruptive events into manageable outcomes. His strategic partnerships with industry experts extend that work, strengthening credibility and driving sustained client success.
L. Barrington Allen
Director of Client Development
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Barrington Allen is a proven sales leader with success in telecommunications, banking, and pharmaceuticals. Known for exceeding sales targets, he has earned multiple awards and held key roles at Cellular One (now Verizon), First Union Bank, and Schering-Plough (now Merck & Co.). At First Union Bank, Allen worked on Music Row as a Financial Consultant, offering private banking expertise to entertainment professionals.
Allen is also a published author, inspired by his mother, a retired English teacher with 30 years of service. Her influence shaped his dedication to meaningful client relationships and education-focused partnerships, aligning with ABCover’s mission.
Lang Scott
Manager of Operations
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Lang’s career spans entertainment, technology, and business leadership, blending artistic excellence with strategic vision. A two-time Grammy winner, he first earned acclaim as a recording artist for MCA Records, and then guitarist and vocalist for Reba McEntire.
In 2001, he transitioned to business, spearheading a web development team in building over 1,000 financial institution websites at Goldleaf Technologies. Later, as co-founder and President of MCN Interactive, he led innovative web design and e-commerce projects for elite entertainers and corporations for 17 years. Lang’s career reflects a rare mix of creativity, technical expertise, and business acumen, positioning him as a standout leader and valuable professional asset.
Dr. Donna Wright
Strategic Advisor & Ambassador
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Dr. Wright has dedicated over 40 years to education, serving in roles ranging from classroom teacher to superintendent. Before being appointed Superintendent of Wilson County Schools in 2014, she served as Deputy Superintendent in both Williamson and Knox County Schools. She holds a Doctorate in Leadership Studies from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and has contributed to the field as a published author, national speaker, and adjunct professor.
Throughout her career, Dr. Wright has received numerous honors, including the Women of Achievement Award, the Mt. Juliet Chamber’s “Wilsonian of the Year” (2017), and was named “Superintendent of the Year” by both the Professional Educators of Tennessee (2016) and the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (2020).
Under her leadership, Wilson County Schools gained recognition from the Center for Digital Education and the National School Board Association for its innovative use of technology. The district also earned Exemplary District Status for 2018–2019, with over half its schools named Reward Schools. Despite challenges such as a tornado and the COVID-19 pandemic, the district thrived, growing over 60% in seven years. Though now retired, Dr. Wright continues to support educators and school districts across the country.
Dr. Jeff Collum
Director of Educational Partnerships
Senior Consultant
Bio
Dr. Jeff Collum has served as a professional educator in both Texas and Arkansas for the past 28 years. During that time, he served in roles such as a teacher, coach, trainer, speaker, Principal, Executive Director, and Superintendent of schools. He has almost 14 years of superintendent experience alone in Texas and Arkansas combined.
Dr. Collum has been involved in several successful initiatives during his career. He has been associated with passing and implementing over $100,000,000 dollars in bond facility projects in both states collectively. He has successfully overseen multiple technology 1:1 projects leading to high student participation and positive academic student outcomes.
He has helped expand classroom learning opportunities in the PK-12 grade levels. He was the key developer for the state of Arkansas’ first early childhood “Executive functioning” brain development Lab school for Pre-K students. The program still currently serves approximately 300 students ages 3-4. The program was expanded to over 25 additional school districts through this implementation and seeing great success.
He was named administrator of the year in both Texas and Arkansas. Once in 2009 at Tyler ISD for his work in a “Turn around” Campus. And once in Arkansas for his work in school safety and security. Most recently he was nominated as one of the state of Arkansas’ “Superintendent of the year” in 2023.
He is passionate about serving students and staff and is now excited about serving as a national consultant for school districts, business corporations, and other leadership organizations. He is married to his beautiful wife Cara Collum and together they have three amazing sons: Caleb, Elijah, and Causey Collum. Together they love God, sports, the outdoors, and good cookout!
Cecil McDaniel
Strategic Advisor & Ambassador
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Cecil McDaniel is a veteran Texas educator and executive leader with more than 30 years of experience serving public schools. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions in student services, secondary operations, district administration, and school operations, including Deputy Superintendent, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief of Schools.
Known for his practical, servant-minded leadership, Cecil has led initiatives focused on instructional excellence, operational improvement, strategic planning, and positive organizational culture. He believes lasting success is built through strong relationships, clear expectations, effective communication, and accountability.
Today, Cecil serves with ABCover, partnering with school districts to bring greater stability and predictability to employee absence costs. His work helps district leaders manage financial uncertainty while keeping their attention and resources focused on supporting students, educators, and educational excellence.
Dr. Jason Mixon
Strategic Advisor & Ambassador
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Dr. Jason R. Mixon is a veteran educator and transformational leadership specialist with more than 30 years of experience across K–12 schools, higher education, and educational consulting. His career has included service as a teacher, school and district administrator, professor, dean, and university administrator.
Dr. Mixon has supported school improvement efforts at the local, state, national, and international levels, including work with the U.S. Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency. Through his 5I Model of Reform, he has helped more than 100 schools strengthen leadership, build effective systems, and develop strategic plans that improve organizational performance.
An author, researcher, consultant, and advocate for students and educators, Dr. Mixon is committed to helping school leaders create meaningful, sustainable change. His work focuses on student success, teacher and student engagement, strong leadership practices, and greater community confidence in public education.
Dr. Jeff Burke
Strategic Advisor & Ambassador
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Dr. Jeff Burke spent 28 years in public education, with the last eight years of his career (2017-2025) as Superintendent of Schools in Splendora ISD. In addition, he was the Assistant Superintendent of Academics from 2014-2017 in Georgetown ISD, Executive Director of Professional Learning and Student Engagement from 2011-2014 in Alvin ISD, and has served as a High School Principal, Assistant Principal at both the elementary and secondary levels, and was a classroom teacher for the first seven years of his career.
As Superintendent, Dr. Burke was a member of the TEA/TASA Commissioner’s Cabinet in 2025, served on the Future Ready Superintendents Leadership Network’s design committee for 5 years, as well as on various TASA committees during his tenure. He also served on the Board for the Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools (TAMS) for five years. In 2022, Dr. Burke was named Region 6 Superintendent of the Year. He led two successful bond campaigns in 2022 ($203 million) and in 2025 ($150 million) and was involved in successful bond campaigns in Georgetown and Alvin ISD’s, respectively.
Dr. Burke has extensive experience in working with school boards, community boards, and non-profit organizations, as well as the aforementioned experience in designing, planning, and facilitating successful bond campaigns. He earned a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Texas A&M University in 2015. Dr. Burke currently serves on the Splendora ISD Education Foundation Board, the Montgomery County Community Foundation Board, and the Greater East Montgomery Chamber Board. His wife, Kim, is also an educator and together they have two children who attend school in Splendora ISD.