For Immediate Release
For Further Information:
Stefan Petrella, SPetrella@starshep.com
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – August 2022 – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (S&S) is pleased to announce the following recent Officer Appointments and Promotions.
Senior Vice Presidents
- Amy Guldhauge
- Joan Greenwell
- Kyle O’Neill, President – Private Client
- Sheryl Faria, Manager – Select Personal Lines
- Stefan Petrella
Vice Presidents
- Dee Canitez
- Jay Frechette
- Jill Hulme
- John Ireland
- Linda Vecoli
- Michael McCabe
- Regina Lewis
Assistant Vice Presidents
- Autumn Stone
- Brien Johnston
- Cheryl Chase
- Danielle Noujaim
- Janna Egnitz
- Jonathan Cross
- Jonathan Cuneo
- Maria Barnowski
- Patricia Knight
RISCO Insurance Brokerage Inc.
- Christine Beauregard
“Exceptional Experiences = Exceptional Results.” “Our associates are the foundation of this firm. Congratulations to our class of 2022 leaders. These Twenty-two (22) associates have been recognized for their success, commitment, and contribution to the firm,” shared Larry Keefe, Chairman & CEO of Starkweather & Shepley.
“We are very proud of what our associates have accomplished during some of the most difficult times in the insurance marketplace due to the effects of the pandemic, combined with environmental factors that are constantly pressuring carrier appetite and pricing. Congratulations to all those promoted and to their teams who helped them rise to the next level of their career,” added Andrew Fotopulos, EVP of Starkweather & Shepley and President of S&S Insurance Corp. of MA.
“Congratulations to our associates on their recent appointments and promotions. These associates have genuinely demonstrated their commitment to our agency and their clients. These promotions are well deserved, and the board is pleased to acknowledge their dedication and hard work,” commented Peter Plumb, EVP of Starkweather & Shepley and President of RISCO.
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About Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Established in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is presently the largest independent agency in Rhode Island and the 59th largest Insurance brokerage firm in the U.S., along with being a top 20 Best Places to Work in Insurance, mid-sized company by Business Insurance. Starkweather & Shepley, held in Trust since 1935, ensures the firm will remain privately held in perpetuity, providing certainty to clients and associates alike. The firm provides commercial and personal insurance, health and employee benefits, surety bonding and risk management services. These services are provided nationally and internationally through its partnership with Assurex Global. Headquartered in East Providence, RI, Starkweather has additional branch offices in Providence and Middletown, RI, Bristol, Pawcatuck and Shelton, CT; Westwood, Sturbridge, Sagamore Beach, and Martha’s Vineyard, MA: Palm Beach Gardens and Naples, FL.
