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
Specialty (Re)insurance executive with 30+ years’ experience across London, Bermuda and US markets, building businesses, launching start-ups, leading international teams and creating financial value. Expertise spans Staff Absence, Life, Accident & Health, Contingency, Property & Casualty, Specialty Reinsurance and MGU/Captive markets, including Delegated Authority, Facultative and Treaty Reinsurance, and Industry Loss Warranties. Strong global relationships support a proven ability to source risk capital and secure multi-year carrier commitments for delegated underwriting platforms. Experienced in leading and advising FCA-, BMA- and DFSA-regulated firms, with Lloyd’s Coverholder status and additional experience across Energy, Construction, Financial Lines, Credit & Surety, Cyber, Terrorism, Political Risk and Trade Credit.
Tony Soto
President, ABCover-Accident
Bio
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.
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!
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.
Tobin Navasio
Strategic Advisor & Ambassador
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Tobin S. Novasio is a veteran educational leader, consultant, and national advocate with more than two decades of experience as a superintendent. Known for visionary leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to innovation, equity, and student well-being, Tobin now serves as Superintendent Advocate for the Cook Center for Human Connection, partnering with school systems nationwide to strengthen student mental health, family engagement, and school-community partnerships.
Throughout his career, Tobin has provided leadership at the local, state, and national levels. In Montana, he served as President of the Montana Rural Education Association Board of Directors and on the Montana Association of School Superintendents (MASS) Board of Directors, including as President. His leadership was recognized with the MASS Montana Superintendent of the Year Award (2016) and the SAM G.V. Erickson Award (2020), Montana’s highest honor for school administrators.
Nationally, Tobin has served in leadership roles with AASA, including the Governing Board and Executive Committee, and continues to co-lead AASA’s Leadership for Wellbeing and Learning Cohort. He has also served with the Horace Mann League of the USA, Hope Squad, the Cook Center Advisory Council, and the Urban Superintendents Association of America.
A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and leadership coach, Tobin works with education leaders and organizations across the country on executive leadership, board governance, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, student mental health, and school-community partnerships. Through his work with the Cook Center and RLR Leadership Consulting, he helps leaders and districts build stronger systems and healthier, more connected school communities.
Tobin holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Montana State University and a bachelor’s degree from Rocky Mountain College.
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.
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.