Team
"We have a great team of professionals with the experience to handle any appeal or civil litigation bond you need.”
– President, Dan Huckabay
Dan Huckabay
President
Mr. Huckabay is president of Court Surety Bond Agency, and he has underwritten appeal bonds in almost every state and federal district court for clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. In addition, he has delivered numerous presentations across the country on appeal bonds and authored dozens of published articles. He has also served as an expert witness in several cases where appeal bonds represented a central issue.
Mr. Huckabay is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and was distinguished as the number one graduate in his class graduating Summa Cum Laude and with honors.
Mr. Huckabay started with CSBA in 1996 as an entry level assistant, and he purchased the firm from the founder in 2008. As President, Mr. Huckabay is now responsible for managing the overall operations, helping clients evaluate potential collateral options to obtain appeal bonds, and negotiating rates, terms and conditions with surety companies.
Arturo Ayala
Vice President
Mr. Ayala is an appeal bond specialist with Court Surety Bond Agency (CSBA), a national leader of civil appellate bonds. He has been involved with the underwriting and issuing of appeal bonds for civil cases throughout the country for clients ranging from individuals needing a small appeal bond to publicly traded international companies in need of multi-million dollar bonds. He works intimately with each client and their attorneys to help evaluate potential collateral options and negotiates competitive terms for clients with surety companies.
Mr. Ayala is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He started with CSBA in 2000 in a clerical position while completing his studies. Since then, he’s taken on various roles within the company, and has co-lead Court Surety Bond Agency since 2011 overseeing the underwriting, processing and issuance of all our appeal bonds throughout the country.
Ben Stong
Account Manager
Ben Stong is an Account Manager at Court Surety Bond Agency (CSBA), where he plays a key role in helping attorneys and their clients navigate the complex process of securing appeal bonds. Since joining CSBA in January 2020, Mr. Stong has worked diligently to provide clients and their attorneys with expert guidance on surety underwriting requirements, collateral options, and the nuances of the appeal bond process. He prides himself on offering personalized, professional service, treating each client with the utmost care and attention they deserve.
Mr. Stong's career in the surety industry began in 2004, when he followed in his father’s footsteps and started working for the family bond agency while still in high school. His early exposure to the industry provided a solid foundation for his later work, where he honed his skills and took on increasing responsibilities. Throughout his career, Mr. Stong has always felt a strong sense of fulfillment in assisting clients through the appeal bond process, seeing it as an opportunity to help those seeking justice during challenging times.
A proud Eagle Scout, Mr. Stong remains committed to his community and the values instilled in him from an early age. His dedication to service extends beyond his professional work, as he consistently seeks out opportunities to give back and make a positive impact. With a career rooted in a deep sense of integrity and service, Mr. Stong has found his calling in helping clients secure the bonds they need to pursue their appeal, further solidifying his reputation as a trusted professional in the surety industry.
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