FBINSURE - Key Persons


Carly Longo

Job Titles:
  • Sales Executive
Carly has been in the insurance industry for over 10 years, joining FBinsure in 2014. In 2017 she joine...Read More

Colleen Demello

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Personal Lines Insurance - Education & Training
Colleen joined FBinsure in 2008 as part of the Anderson Cushing Insurance Agency merge and brings more th...Read More

Doreen White

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Personal Insurance Operations
Doreen's insurance journey began the day after she graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School. F...Read More

Ed McGuire

Job Titles:
  • Director of Specialty Insurance
Ed joined FBinsure in 2014 as the Director of Specialty Insurance with a focus on Cyber Liability. Ed has...Read More Ed joined FBinsure in 2014 as the Director of Specialty Insurance with a focus on Cyber Liability. Ed has been in the insurance industry since 1973 starting with a focus in life and health with the old Aetna Life & Casualty and later with Paul Revere Companies in 1974, taking on a General Manager role with the Vermont and upstate New York territories. In 1980 he moved into the property and casualty side of the business. In 1981 he joined Scarborough & Company specializing in insuring banks for their operational coverages moving his way into a National Sales Manager/Vice President of Sales & Marketing position in 1985 based in Chicago commuting from Providence to Chicago and London weekly. In 1989 Ed purchased his own first bank wholesale property and casualty insurance brokerage; Associated Intermediaries Insurance Agency based in Quincy MA which he grew and then sold in 2000. Ed has also invested time as a mono-line crime underwriter, for Great American Insurance Company. In 2004 he joined NIF Services as President of their mid-Atlantic based outside of Philadelphia. In 2006 Ed started his second wholesale insurance brokerage firm, SecureRisk Intermediaries Insurance specializing in cyber liability. Subsequent to that Ed became SVP of Sales & Marketing for S.H. Smith & Company in Hartford, CT. In 2012 he joined U.S. Risk Brokers as a Senior Broker based in Framingham, MA. Ed lives in Franklin, MA with his wife of 31 years Karen who is a retired high school guidance counselor and school psychologist. Ed and Karen have a son Jason and also a daughter named Bethany and 5 grandchildren. They enjoy traveling, visiting their children and grandchildren and spending time with friends. They also enjoy exploring new restaurants. Ed's passion is Baseball. He has played on a local, national and international level for the past 22 years culminating in 9 national baseball championships. He holds a Silver Medal for baseball that he received in the 1998 Nike World Masters Games for the over-30 World Summer Olympics held every 4 years in different venues worldwide.

Gregory Arnold - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Greg joined FBinsure in the fall of 2004 following 10 years of financial management experience in both ...Read More

Jared Perkoski

Job Titles:
  • Senior Risk Advisor
Jared Perkoski works for FBinsure as a commercial lines Risk Advisor. He works with business owne...Read More Jared Perkoski works for FBinsure as a commercial lines Risk Advisor. He works with business owners to address their insurance and risk management needs. Not just providing cost effective insurance solutions but also working with clients to educate them on risks in their industry. He has his Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation which has helped him gain specialized expertise in construction insurance and risk management. He is also a Professional Work Comp Advisor (PWCA). Jared is also a member of the Accredited Snow Contractors Association as well as the Snow and Ice Management Association, allowing him expert insight into the difficulties snow contractors face. Jared graduated from The University of New Hampshire in 2005, with a degree in Sociology. He was also a 5 year member of the football team while at UNH. As a lifelong resident of the Attleboro area, Jared went to North Attleboro High School. As an active member within the community, he serves on the Hockomock Area YMCA Board of Managers, the Hockomock Area YMCA Risk Committee, The Attleboro Rotary Board of Directors and The Sturdy Memorial Foundation.

Joe Bickel - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Sales
Joe joined FBinsure in May of 2006 after graduating from Bridgewater State College with his Bachelor's...Read More Joe joined FBinsure in May of 2006 after graduating from Bridgewater State College with his Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies. Also a graduate of the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research School for Producer Development, Joe is currently a Certified WorkComp Advisor (CWCA) and Professional WorkComp Advisor (PWCA). Joe is active within the local community through his work serving on the Raynham Sewer Commission, Raynham Finance Committee, and the Taunton Area teacher recognition committee. Some of Joe's hobbies include target shooting, archery, snowboarding, golf and basketball. In October 2023, Joe was appointed to the MAIA board.

Joe Joynt

Job Titles:
  • Sales Executive
A graduate of University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Joe has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. His past...Read More A graduate of University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Joe has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. His past work experience includes 16 years in retail sales, where he always enjoyed the daily interaction with people. His next 10 years were spent with a large personal lines agency, selling commercial insurance, which married his customer service talents with his education background. He came on board with FBinsure as a Small Commercial Sales Executive in Oct 2017. His passion drives him to seek out more & larger businesses, who's owners he can offer options & relief from changing insurance marketplace. When not in the insurance realm, Joe, an avid musician, can be seen performing in a local band on most weekends throughout the Southeastern MA & RI area. He resides in Fall River with his wife Melissa of 8 years & 4 year old son Collin James. The 2 family dogs are Eddie and Gizmo. Joe's secret to success is to treat others the way you wish to be treated and to always be positive & accessible to your clients.

Judi Kagiwada

Job Titles:
  • Sales Executive
Judi joined the FBinsure team in 1999 with over 20 years of professional insurance experience. She hold...Read More Know about me Judi Kagiwada, CISR Judi Kagiwada, CISR  Title: Sales Executive  Email: jkagiwada@fbinsure.com  Department: Personal Lines Sales Executives,Producers Judi joined the FBinsure team in 1999 with over 20 years of professional insurance experience. She holds an associate degree in Business Management, licenses in Property and Casualty as well as Life Insurance, and has earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. As a Sales Executive, Judi educates and works with her clients to formulate insurance programs best suited for their individual and unique needs. Judi is on the Board of Directors at the Middleboro YMCA, chairing the Capital Improvement Campaign for the building expansion. Judi is active in the community and many local civic organizations. In the spring of 2012, Judi was awarded a community impact award by the Old Colony YMCA of Middleboro for her continuing work as a member of their board of directors. Judi enjoys biking and participating in charity bike rides, for such organizations as Habitat for Humanity. Above all, Judi values the time she gets to spend with her family.

Justin Gordon

Job Titles:
  • Risk Advisor
Justin joined FBinsure in 2017 after sales and project management specializing in indoor sports faciliti...Read More Justin joined FBinsure in 2017 after sales and project management specializing in indoor sports facilities. Justin's background includes five years of professional baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, as well as four years as a NCAA Division 1 baseball coach. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, hunting, fishing and working with youth baseball organizations. Justin is originally a Tauntonite and now currently resides in North Attleboro with his wife Colleen and daughter Kathryn.

Kerrie Koestner - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
Kerrie joined FBinsure in 2008 as part of the Anderson Cushing Insurance Agency merge and brings more than 21 years of experience in the insurance industry to our team.

Mark Cuddy - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
With 30 years in the insurance industry, Mark serves as Executive Vice President of FBinsure. Mark attain...Read More With 30 years in the insurance industry, Mark serves as Executive Vice President of FBinsure. Mark attained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Babson College. Mark began his insurance career as a Senior Account Analyst at Travelers Insurance Company. He joined Richardson-Cuddy Insurance Agency in 1985, where he served as President. Mark has achieved industry designations including Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), and License Insurance Adviser (LIA). Through his career, Mark has taken a leadership role in many local organizations and committees in the Greater Attleboro Area. He is a past member and Chairman of the City of Attleboro Recreation Commission, Attleboro YMCA, and United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Justice Resource Institute (via a merger with Community Care Services, Inc.), a member of the Sturdy Memorial Foundation, Inc. and also serves as an incorporator for Bristol County Savings Bank. Mark's industry involvements include membership in the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA), Bay State Independent Insurance Agents Association and Bristol/Norfolk Independent Insurance Agents Association, Inc.

Mary Michienzi

Job Titles:
  • Sales Executive
  • in 2022 As a Sales Executive
Mary Michienzi joined FBinsure in 2022 as a Sales Executive on the small business team.

Monica Araujo

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Personal Lines
Monica joined FBinsure in 2016 and is now nearing 10 years of insurance experience. As a former Client Se...Read More

Nancy Cherenfant

Job Titles:
  • Sales Executive
Nancy joined the FBinsure team in 2015 and became a Sales Executive in 2020.

Nicole Martorana - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Nicole joined FBinsure in 2009 following 3 years as a financial system consultant and project manager in...Read More Nicole joined FBinsure in 2009 following 3 years as a financial system consultant and project manager in the high tech manufacturing industry. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance and Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration from Bentley University. She is the President of FBinsure, overseeing the daily operations and technology of the agency as well as the Commercial Lines & Personal Lines Departments. Nicole is currently a member of several company advisory councils, as well serving on the governing committee of Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurer.

Paige Souza

Job Titles:
  • Sales Executive
Paige joined the FBinsure team in 2014 with several years of professional insurance experience....Read More

Rich Volkmann

Job Titles:
  • VIce President Employee Benefits
Rich joined FBinsure in 2009 as our VIie President of Employee Benefits. Rich came to FBinsure with 5 ye...Read More Rich joined FBinsure in 2009 as our VIie President of Employee Benefits. Rich came to FBinsure with 5 years of experience in the insurance and security industries, as well as over 20 years experience in management. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics from Southeastern Massachusetts University and holds licenses in Life and Health in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He is active in the community, holding board positions in the Rotary Club of Taunton, as an Incorporator for the Taunton Development Corporation, an Ambassador for the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce and has volunteered time coaching youth baseball and hockey. Rich is also a member of the Massachusetts Health Underwriter's Association. He currently lives in Taunton with his wife and three children.

Russel F. Martorana - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Formerly President
Russel has been in the insurance business for over 30 years and has served as CEO of FBinsure since 1998....Read More

Sandy Duarte

Job Titles:
  • Sales Executive
Sandy joined the FBinsure team in 2012 with over five years of professional insurance experience....Read More

Stephanie Rogers

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
Stephanie Rogers joined FBinsure in 2013. From her start as a receptionist to her growth through the co...Read More Stephanie Rogers joined FBinsure in 2013. From her start as a receptionist to her growth through the commercial lines department to Sales Executive her focus has always been on her client's needs.

Suzette Moniz

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President - Small Business
After graduating from Diman Regional Voc Tech in 1994 Suzette immediately found her niche in the insurance industry in 1996. Some years later, she proudly joined the FBinsure team as Small Business Vice President in 2015. Her responsibilities are to oversee the Small Business Department which includes daily operations, building and maintaining carrier relationships, continually staying abreast of industry changes, as well as marketing, negotiating and placement of new and existing small business opportunities. Suzette's focus is to see that FBinsure's small businesses' client needs and expectations are met throughout. She is a resident of Fall River, MA along with her fiancé and blended family with 5 wonderful children. She humbly served as a volunteer for Cure For Kids Car Show for several successful years.

Tim Leavitt

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President - Business Development
Tim Leavitt started his insurance career back in 1999 in underwriting at Amica Insurance out of Wellesley...Read More Tim Leavitt started his insurance career back in 1999 in underwriting at Amica Insurance out of Wellesley MA. He has since gained insurance industry experience within 2 Boston MA based insurance agencies, and as of 2013 accepted a position as Vice President of Business Development at FBinsure in the Commercial Lines Department. Tim's duties at FBinsure include, but are not limited to Large & Middle Market account & coverage analysis, marketing, and coverage placement. Tim's daily activities include performing as a liaison with our Commercial Lines carriers, establishing and maintaining relationships and solving any mutual problems. Tim works with our Middle & Large market producers providing assistance with their daily activities and growth. Finally, Tim collaborates with his two Commercial Lines Management counterparts running the department. Tim is a resident of Wrentham, MA with his wife Nicole (who is also currently in the insurance industry), and his twin boys, Colin & Jack. Tim holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing from Fitchburg State University and numerous insurance industry designations. Tim's hobbies and interests include football, downhill skiing, as well as woodworking projects.

Tom Rogers

Job Titles:
  • Chief Growth Officer
Tom joined FBinsure in 2001 following five years in systems and project management positions in the high...Read More Tom joined FBinsure in 2001 following five years in systems and project management positions in the high technology industry. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bentley University and is a graduate of the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research School for Producer Development. He holds numerous specialized insurance and risk management designations. Tom is active in the community and currently serves as Chair of the Old Colony YMCA, Middleboro Board of Governors as well as Annual Campaign Chair, Past President of the South Coast Independent Insurance Agents, and Treasurer of the Jared C. Monti Memorial Park Fund. Tom resides in Lakeville, MA with his wife and three children.

Tracy McConnell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Commercial Lines
Tracy started her insurance journey in 1984 at the R. E. Backlund Ins. Agency. She remained employed wi...Read More Tracy started her insurance journey in 1984 at the R. E. Backlund Ins. Agency. She remained employed with the Backlund Agency through Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School and while attending Bristol Community College. In 1988 she joined the Richardson- Cuddy Insurance Agency Inc. in the commercial lines dept. and remained until the merger with FBinsure in 2011. Tracy oversees the operations of the Commercial Lines Dept. with a focus on large commercial accounts. She has achieved several industry designations including Certified Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Professional Insurance Woman (CPIW), Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) and Certified Workers Compensation Specialist (CWCS). She is an active member of the Bristol Chapter of the Massachusetts Insurance Woman organization, a Registered Yoga Trainer and an Advanced Open Water Diver. She is the proud mother of two grown children, a son Kyle and daughter Kayla who both reside in Dartmouth. Tracy also resides in Dartmouth with her husband Mark of almost 30 years