Our Staff
Samel Insurance Agency Staff
Andover, MA
Jonathan Samel, CIC, LIA
President, (CIC – Certified Insurance Counselor; LIA – Licensed Insurance Advisor)
Agency Owner since 1987
Jon Samel is the owner of Samel Insurance Agency, Inc. and co-owner of Paramount Insurance Agency, Inc. Jon is an Engineer by training and actually enjoys reading insurance policies. Jon’s business focus is providing the agency staff with the tools and opportunity to provide exceptional service to all of our clients.
Jon’s passions outside of work include performing volunteer work for Lawrence Rotary, Special Olympics of MA, and Temple Emanuel of Andover. In his spare time, Jon races sailboats, rides his bicycle 100+ miles per week and plays with the family dog and company mascot, Diesel.
Marshall Leinson
Sales Account Executive
With agency since 1999
Marshall Leinson has been in the insurance business for 40+ years and has enjoyed the many years of selling insurance products to protect business owners. He likes being out and visiting with his clients to support their growth, help control their insurance costs and work with the SIA team to provide service.
One of Marshall’s favorite hobbies is golf. He golfs in Massachusetts and Florida or wherever possible. He also enjoys bocce with a group of friends from the new community where he moved to a few years ago. Restaurant insurance has also become his hobby in recent years as he writes their insurance and enjoys dining at many excellent restaurants.
Iris Roskell
Accounting
With agency since 1988
Iris grew up in UK, came to the USA with a spirit of adventure to see another country and became an immigrant. She spent a summer in France when she was 15 living with a French family and has had the travel bug since. Her favorite pastime is to travel, visit new places and meet new people and return to faces and places that are meaningful. Other interests include local community activities, reading, hanging out with friends, walking & watching tennis tournaments.
Kristie Buccieri, CISR, CPIA
Office Manager / Commercial Lines Marketing
With agency since 2008
Kristie first started working in the insurance industry in 1997. She quickly realized that the insurance industry is the perfect fit for her competitive and empathetic personality. Not only does she treat clients as family, she utterly enjoys being able to lower insurance costs for both current and new clients by constantly remarketing policies. In Kristie’s free time, she enjoys studying real estate, restoring furniture, and of course snuggling with her bulldog, Chaos.
Fremia Avalo
Administration, Bookkeeping
With agency since 2007
Let me tell you a little about myself. I came to the US from the Dominican Republic when I was about 9 years old and have been living in Lawrence, MA ever since. On my own time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and going shopping. I have two smart girls, one is 17 years old and the other one is 7 whom I love spending my time with as well.
Cindy Moore
Sales Executive
With agency since 2019
Cindy Moore-Backe, a long-time resident of the Northshore, grew up in Peabody the 7th child in a large family of 10. She has strong ties to the area, having raised her two children, a daughter who is 22 and a son who is 19, in Danvers. She has been in the insurance industry for 15 years. When she has free time she enjoys figure skating, skiing, hiking and “glamping” with friends and family!
Cheyenne Woodburn
Personal Lines Client Service Representative
With agency since 2019
Hello! My name is Cheyenne, but I usually go by the name Chey. I have lived in Massachusetts my whole life so far surrounded and supported by my family and friends. I absolutely love dogs and all other animals, and try to walk a rescue dog at the local MSPCA once per month. I consider myself a plant mom, and in my free time you can find me tending to them, spending time with my loved ones, or vacationing in Disney.
Amanda Contildes
Personal Lines Client Service Representative
With agency since 2020
Hi! My name is Amanda, and I’ve been in insurance for about 6 years now! I never thought this is the career path that I would see myself on, but I absolutely love it. I’m known to be bright and bubbly, with a voice that, well, carries. Having only recently moved to Massachusetts, I’m still learning all the amazing things there are to do around here compared to Rhode Island where I grew up. I’m an avid reader and can typically be found curled up with a good book, cup of coffee or tea and my cat and bunny (AKA Moose and Henry, the loves of my life). I’m also known to go frequent greenhouses in my spare time and “adopt” new plants that need homes.
Diesel
Office Mascot
With agency since 2016
Diesel is a 5 year old mixed breed terrorist, oops terrier, who is super sweet and loves to give licks (lots of them) and have his belly rubbed. Diesel is in the office with Audrey every Tuesday and Thursday and once Covid is over and the office reopens they would love to say hi to anyone who stops by; so don’t be bashful when they “greet” you at the door.
Audrey
Office Mascot
With agency since 2020
Audrey is a 3 year old terrier/bull dog mix who is a little shyer than Diesel, but loves to run and bring everyone she meets a toy. Don’t be worried, that “growling” is just her way of saying “look at my toy”. And the jail outfit in the picture? Nothing to worry about, she really didn’t mean to eat that couch cushion.
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Paramount Insurance Staff
Merrimack, NH
Jonathan Samel, CIC, LIA
President, (CIC – Certified Insurance Counselor; LIA – Licensed Insurance Advisor)
Agency Owner since 1996
Jon Samel is the owner of Samel Insurance Agency, Inc. and co-owner of Paramount Insurance Agency, Inc. Jon is an Engineer by training and actually enjoys reading insurance policies. Jon’s business focus is providing the agency staff with the tools and opportunity to provide exceptional service to all of our clients.
Jon’s passions outside of work include performing volunteer work for Lawrence Rotary, Special Olympics of MA, and Temple Emanuel of Andover. In his spare time, Jon races sailboats, rides his bicycle 100+ miles per week and plays with the family dog and company mascot, Diesel.
Robert Bedrosian
Vice President, Registered Investment Representative
Agency Owner since 1996
Bob has been in the Financial Services industry for the past 30 years. When not working, he enjoys as much time as possible with his extended family which now includes four grandchildren – a fifth on the way. Bob is very active in the local community as a member and officer in the Lion’s Club. He is a faithful member of St Matthews United Methodist Church. An avid sports fan, he enjoys watching games and athletic events as often as possible. As a hobby, Bob spends time making and bottling his own wine- Boulder Wines.
Nico Buccieri
Personal Lines Client Service Representative
With agency since 2020
Nico obtained his associates degree in Cyber Security Investigations in 2019 and is now pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Before working for Paramount Insurance, Nico was a loan officer at a local credit Union where he became very successful at helping members achieve their goals. He and his fiancé enjoy traveling, learning new things, and shopping.
Candice Nutter
Administration and Marketing
With agency since 2020
I am so excited to join the team. Being mom to three wonderful kiddos has been my most rewarding title. They sure do keep our days exciting between sports and dance schedules, there’s always something to look forward to. I am a shoe addict, coupon queen, make it yourself kind of crafty lady and enjoy spending time with family and friends. In my spare time I enjoy taking my dog for walks, going to concerts and cheering on the Red Sox. I just recently visited Nashville with my boyfriend, and recommend to everyone that it’s a must-visit if you enjoy live music.
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