An experienced financial services professional and senior executive, Jude Donato holds a bachelor of science in marketing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and a master of business administration with an emphasis in finance from Fordham University in New York City. While attending Old Dominion, Jude Donato competed for four years as a member of the varsity baseball team, lettering all four years and serving as team captain. He went on to serve as a professional baseball player, playing infield for both the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers.

Since 2006, Jude Donato has provided business development and investment advice as the president the Lockton Companies offices in Cos Cob, Connecticut. His areas of expertise include employee benefits, retirement funding, insurance, and casualty risk-management solutions.

When he isn’t working, Jude Donato stays physically active by competing in triathlons, including the grueling Iron Man competition. He also enjoys skiing and paddle boarding.