Our Team




Eric Matlaga
Eric is an Atlanta native and graduated from Georgia State University with an undergraduate degree in Risk Management & Insurance. Upon graduating he began his career in the surety industry. He spent almost ten years underwriting construction companies before transitioning to the broker side to help contractors directly.
Eric’s passion for helping contractors led him to co-found Surety Bonds, LLC in 2021. With more than 15 years of surety industry experience, he has worked with contractors large and small to help them grow their business.
Eric leverages his expertise and relationships to maximize surety capacity at the most competitive terms for our clients.

Lauren Henderson
Lauren brings over 14 years of commercial and contract surety underwriting experience to Surety Bonds, LLC. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Georgia, setting a solid foundation for her flourishing career in the surety industry.
Based out of our home office in Atlanta, GA, Lauren is deeply committed to both the local and national community of contractors. Her expertise extends beyond traditional underwriting, as she specializes in crafting tailored surety bonding programs to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Katherine Walker
Katt graduated from Georgia Military College with a Business Administration degree and proudly served in the Georgia Army National Guard. With over two decades of professional experience in diverse administrative capacities, she transitioned exclusively to supporting construction contractor clients in 2015.
Joining Surety Bonds, LLC in 2022 as an Associate Underwriter, Katt’s commitment to excellence led her to pursue further education. In 2023, she successfully completed the NASBP Level I William J. Angell Surety School, enhancing her industry knowledge for the benefit of our customers.

Anjelica McGurk
Anjelica brings more than two decades of surety experience to our team. After earning her Associate Degree from Pierce College in Los Angeles, Anjelica began her career in the surety industry working for a brokerage in Los Angeles. As a Senior Underwriter, she managed the commercial surety clients and business for the company.
In 2023, Anjelica joined Surety Bonds, LLC as an Associate Underwriter. Her professionalism, experience, and passion for service lend itself to an optimal client service experience that resonates with our customers.

Stephen Popov
As co-founder, Stephen has an extensive background in marketing and entrepreneurship and brings a unique perspective to Surety Bonds LLC. He is a strategic planner, and his experience provides insights into leadership, company growth, and client success. Stephen's journey in business began at Georgia State University, where he studied History and Political Science.
As the overseer of marketing and technology, Stephen is responsible for ensuring that our systems and processes are innovative and streamlined, enabling us to help our clients grow their businesses. Working with our internal and external team members, he establishes goals and targets that drive success while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
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