Our Team

Empowering Schools with Stability

ABCover is dedicated to helping schools navigate the complexities of staff absences with innovative solutions that bring budget certainty, improve staff retention, and streamline administrative processes. Our mission is to eliminate financial volatility caused by staff absences, ensuring that educators can focus on student success while maintaining operational stability.

With decades of combined experience in education, insurance, and financial risk management, our leadership team understands the unique challenges schools face. This expertise allows us to design tailored absence coverage solutions that not only protect school budgets but also support staff wellbeing and retention.

The ABCover team is uniquely equipped to help schools strengthen their financial foundation, reduce administrative burdens, and create positive outcomes for both educators and students.

Kevin Stratton

CEO

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.”

Paul McCulloch

PRESIDENT

With over 35 years of experience in finance, insurance, and technology, Paul McCulloch is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader. He is the President and Co-Founder of ABCover, and during his career has created and led both insurance and fintech companies that were profitable and produced effective business solutions.

His abilities include management, insurance underwriting, business development, regulatory compliance, and technology innovation. Paul has successfully created and scaled insurance programs, including offerings backed by Lloyd’s of London. His ability to define market needs, design practical solutions, and build strong teams has made him a success in the industry.

Drawing inspiration from his family’s ties to education, he is thrilled to be working with his friend Kevin Stratton as they lead ABCover, an initiative aimed at addressing challenges in K-12 school districts. Paul’s focus on problem-solving, creating strong relationships, and building successful business teams are perfectly suited for working with his partners as they grow.

L. Barrington Allen

DIRECTOR OF CLIENT DEVELOPMENT

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

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. Kimberley Markus

STRATEGIC ADVISOR & AMBASSADOR

Dr. Kimberley Markus, former New Jersey Commissioner of Education and retired educator of 30 years.

Kimberley is known for her work advocating for students and serving the educators, parents, and community members supporting them. She believes the student voice must be at the forefront of every conversation in order for students to grow academically, emotionally, and physically to reach their maximum potential. Throughout her career, Kimberley has always maintained a focus on the importance of the cycle of teaching and learning and its impact on improved outcomes for students. She continues to place an emphasis on building a strong climate and culture as a means of providing a solid foundation for sustainable progress and making a difference in children’s lives.

Kimberley has been recognized with many awards including: the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Arts Education, EdTech Hero Award, Boyer Outstanding Educator Award, and the College of New Jersey Advocacy Award. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Gordon College, a Master of Arts in Education Leadership, and her doctorate from Saint Peter’s University.

Kimberley is the mother of two sons and enjoys playing board games and reading in her free time. She is a strong believer in the role of the arts in brain development and she plays the flute, bass, and sings.

Dr. Donna Wright

STRATEGIC ADVISOR & AMBASSADOR

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.

Andrew Wallas

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Andrew Wallas has over 50 years of experience in the insurance industry, leading and scaling multiple successful businesses. At Andrew Wallas & Marsh, he grew the business from 2 to 185 employees with revenues exceeding £30 million. The company sold for £28 million in 2005.

In 2004, Andrew became Chairman of Martello Underwriting Limited with the sole purpose of preparing the business for sale. Under his leadership, Martello was sold to the Royal Sun Alliance for £37 million in 2007, with a current valuation of £61 million.

As Chairman of CBC UK, Andrew facilitated a management buyout, driving the company’s valuation from £3.8 million in 2017 to £160 million by 2023. He also founded Alchemy Underwriting in 2022, which now underwrites £200 million in gross written premium income annually.

In addition to his business ventures, Andrew founded The School for Business Alchemy, offering training for senior executives on unlocking potential and achieving transformational growth, based on principles outlined in his pioneering work.