Carrie has over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, having joined her father in the family business, Frank J. Bongiorno & Associates, Inc. after a brief career in the finance industry. Upon her father, Bruce Hartzog, retiring due to an illness, she and her childhood friend, Dave Russo, took over the firm. 

Carrie heads up Commercial Lines in the Branchburg office, and is also an integral part of the Personal Lines division, as she continues to handle many of the long term personal clients. Treating her clients like family has been one of the main reasons for success and has had a significant impact on high client retention rates. 

A graduate of Penn State University, Carrie holds degrees in both international Business and Marketing with a Minor in Spanish. Carrie holds her CIC designation and attends continuing education seminars to remain on the cutting edge of the industry and technology. 

Carrie is very active in her church where she has been head of the Worship Committee for the past 10+ years. She resides in Whitehouse Station with her husband, Keith and two daughters.