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About Us

About Hometown

It is our pleasure to introduce you to Hometown Insurance – one of New York State’s leading Independent Insurance Agencies.

From Main Street businesses to large municipalities, we can custom-tailor an insurance program to meet your unique needs at the most competitive price. If it’s personal auto & home insurance that you need, we’ve got you covered.

Dedicated to high standards of excellence, we have been providing quality products and services from top-rated insurance companies since 1979. We value each and every one of our customers.

Our Customer Service Representatives and Producers have met New York State’s stringent educational, testing, and licensing requirements. We have made a commitment to continuing education so that we may remain knowledgeable in serving you.

Though we have grown over the years, we continue the traditions established by our founders. We remain your local, family-owned and operated Independent Insurance Agency, proud to serve and be part of the community we live in.

Our commitment is to serve you with the highest degree of professionalism. You can expect us to utilize our extensive knowledge and experience to act as your personal insurance advisers. Our formula for success is quite simple – we work for you!

Thank you for choosing Hometown for all of your insurance needs.

Meet The Team!

Executive Management


Rebecca Weber, CPCU

President & Chief Executive Officer

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Eric Keiffert, CPCU

Executive Vice President

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Joanie LaFemina, CPSP™

Vice President of HR & Marketing

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x305


Melissa Sauer, ACSR, CISR, CIC

Director of Production

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Notary Public

Extension: x343

Jack Tramuta

Personal Lines Sales

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Life Agent

Independent Adjuster

Extension: x306

Sandy Wess

Front Desk Reception

Administrative Assistant

Extension: x300

Claudia King

Personal Account Coordinator

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x327

Faith Lambert

Personal Lines Sales

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life

Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x304

Frances Aniello-Manziak

Personal Account Representative

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x365

Sara Brenna

Personal Account Representative

Licensed Personal Lines Broker

Extension: x303

Thomas Kidby

Personal Account Representative

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x328

Hallie Roche

Marketing & Human Resource Assistant

Extension: x344



Melissa Sauer, ACSR, CISR, CIC

Director of Production

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Notary Public

Extension: x343

Bud Fritzen

Renewal Underwriter

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x336

Anna Olmedo

Senior Account Executive

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x354

John Machalski, CRIS

Commercial Account Executive - Brokerage Division

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x329

Jack Tramuta

Commercial Sales

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Life Agent

Independent Adjuster

Extension: x306

John (Jay) Dipalma

Commercial Sales

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x358

James Small

Commercial Sales

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x323

Robert Ansbach

Commercial Underwriter

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x318

Pasquale Burdo

Commercial Account Executive

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x362

Julia Keiffert

Commercial Account Executive - Brokerage Division

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x307

Gerry Fitzpatrick

Commercial Account Executive

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x352

Linda Otero

Commercial Account Executive - Brokerage Division

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Extension: x371

Michael Paglino

Claims and Certificate Coordinator

Extension: x356

Amy Trinkle

Claims and Certificate Coordinator

Extension: x317



Vince Marmorale

Producer

LOSAP Agent

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x316

Robert Sagistano

Senior Vice President

LOSAP Agent

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x301

Kevin Parrett

Vice President LOSAP Administration

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x319

Jack Tramuta

Account Manager

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Life Agent

Independent Adjuster

Extension: x306

Kathleen Rafferty

Senior Service Award Program Specialist

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x352

Jacob Keiffert

Service Award Program Specialist

Licensed Personal Lines Broker

Extension: x345

Donna Rooney

Service Award Program Specialist

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x349

Teresa Cowan

Operations Supervisor

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x350

Michael DiPalma

Service Award Program Specialist

Licensed Property & Casualty Broker

Licensed Life, Accident & Health Broker

Extension: x348



Steve Bucci

Accounting Manager

Public Notary

Extension: x311

Theresa Puleo

Accounting Assistant

Extension: x344

Matt Racanelli

Chief Financial Officer

Laura Walden

Accounting Assistant

Extension: x321

Anthony Ezzo

Accounting Assistant

Lauren Cusumano

Accounting Assistant

Extension: x372