Michael J. Hochron has been in the insurance business since 1963. He is a graduate of the New York University, Stern School of Business, with a B.S. in Economics and Insurance. During College he was a member of the Iota Nu Sigma Insurance Honorary Society. After working for Met Life for a short time he began his journey as an independent insurance agent, specializing in life, health, and casualty Insurance. In 1971 he received his Certified Life Underwriters designation.  He opened the Michael J. Hochron Insurance Agency at 317 Harrington Avenue , Closter 1976; where he has since been a proud member of the business community. He has served on the town council and been active in the local community personally  since 1964.  

Ilisa Barretta has been with Hochron Insurance since 1981  on a part-time basis and during summers while in college. After graduating from the University of Delaware with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and marketing concentration, Ilisa worked briefly at a direct marketing agency, before re-joining the family business.  In 1987, She attained her property and casualty, as well as life and health license and continues to pursue and expand her insurance knowledge by taking classes and seminars regularly.  Ilisa holds both a flood insurance certification and  a health insurance Marketplace certification.  She has  served in various leadership capacities in the  local PTO & PTSO,  town recreation commission, Pool board, and other local organizations within the community.