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For Immediate Release
For Further Information:
Stefan Petrella,
SPetrella@starshep.com        

Starkweather & Shepley and it’s Subsidiary Companies Annual Meeting Announce 27 Stakeholder Promotions and Officer Advancements

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – June 2023 – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (S&S) is pleased to announce the following recent promotions and officer advancements.

Board of Directors

  • Jessica Thayer 

Senior Vice Presidents

 

  • Russell Corner II
  • Christina Giuliani
  • Michael McCabe

Vice Presidents 

  • Jonathan Cuneo
  • Thomas Di Carlo
  • Brien Johnston
  • Kiley Prime
  • Michael Prentiss

Assistant Vice Presidents

  • Hollie Archetto
  • Sandy Benigno
  • Robin Cahill
  • David Deblois
  • Raquel Jones
  • Michael Kass
  • Ruth Leber
  • Ashley Motta
  • Heather Resnik
  • Alicia Vazquez

RISCO Insurance Brokerage Inc.

  • Christina Giuliani, Senior Vice President
  • Bopha Dunbar. Assistant Vice President

Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Corp. of MA

  • Elizabeth Basile, Senior Vice President
  • Jason Marcell, Senior Vice President

 

  • Elizabeth Harrington, Vice President
  • Lisa Stone, Vice President

 

  • Celeste Carlson, Assistant Vice President

Martha’s Vineyard Insurance Agency Inc.

  • Zackary Bernard, Assistant Vice President
  • Celeste Santee, Assistant Vice President

“Our people make our organization. Our leaders are foundational and fundamental to our current and future success. Congratulations to this class of 2023 the 27 aforementioned diverse, talented professionals that lean in daily for our associates, clients, and the firm. At Starkweather, we are absolutely in it together” shared Larry Keefe Chairman & CEO.

“We have the most talented insurance professionals within the insurance industry, and we thank all our associates for their hard work and dedication to Starkweather & Shepley.  Your efforts do not go unnoticed.  Congratulations to the 27 associates that we have the privilege to work with on a daily basis and had the honor to promote at our June 2023 Board of Directors meeting.” added Andrew Fotopulos, EVP of Starkweather & Shepley, and President of S&S Insurance Corp. of MA.

“Congratulation to the 27 associates on their promotions in 2023.  They all have displayed true leadership and commitment to their clients in a challenging time in the insurance industry.  The board is proud to recognize them for their dedication and hard work. Commented, Peter Plumb, EVP & COO 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 61st largest Insurance brokerage firm in the U.S., along with being a top 10 Best Places to Work in Insurance, large-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, & Westerly, RI, Bristol, and Shelton, CT; Westwood, Sturbridge, and Martha’s Vineyard, MA: Palm Beach Gardens and Naples, FL.

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