BHR LIFE - Key Persons


Briana C. Willander

Job Titles:
  • Client Services Director
  • DIRECTOR of CLIENT SERVICES
Briana joined the BHR Life Companies in 2018 and coordinates all client services. She also heads BHR's voluntary benefits program for large employers throughout New England. Clients enjoy working with her because of her friendly and precise approach to handling every client's needs. Briana is a graduate of Plymouth State University (Bachelor of Science, 2015) and is life, accident and health licensed in several states. She enjoys snowboarding, golfing and boating and spending time outdoors in New Hampshire and on Cape Cod.

Dr. Peter W. Rugg

Job Titles:
  • MEDICAL DIRECTOR
  • BHR 's Medical Director
  • Founder of Rugg Wellness
Dr. Peter Rugg is Board Certified in Internal & Emergency Medicine and has been practicing in Holden, MA for more than 38 years. He graduated with honors from University of Massachusetts School of Medicine in 1982 and specializes in internal medicine. As BHR's medical director, Dr. Rugg reviews all client records and ensures that a client's Medical history is accurately documented and is kept secure and confidential throughout the underwriting process. Dr. Rugg helps his patients stay healthy as they age so they can live life to its fullest. In addition to his duties at BHR, Dr. Rugg is the founder of Rugg Wellness.

James D. Javaras - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Stephen J. Javaras - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • Member of the Denman Waldo Ross Society
Stephen is a member of the Denman Waldo Ross Society, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and serves as a corporator of the Worcester Art Museum. He is also an avid scuba diver and NAUI certified master diver.