MANAGEMENT TEAM

  • Brian K. McCarthy: Chief Executive Officer - Mr. McCarthy is the Founder and CEO of Energi Holdings, Inc. and Energi Insurances Services, Inc. Previously, as the Managing Director and CEO of the Conifer Companies, Conifer Insurance Agency, Inc. and Conifer Energy, based in Peabody, MA, he gained expertise in Captive Program Development and Alternative Risk Management Programs. In 1983, Mr. McCarthy established his own independent insurance agency that led to the development of Conifer Companies in 2001. The Companies developed and recognized to be among the leading providers of risk management, insurance, employee benefits and investment services in New England. The Company is also a leader in providing comprehensive insurance programs to energy companies. Previously, Mr. McCarthy was a founder and Chief Executive Officer of an Internet based insurance distribution company that developed the first online insurance application. He is a past President of the Bay State Independent Insurance Agents Association, Inc. and has served on the Board of Directors of the Professional Independent Insurance Agents Association of Massachusetts.

  • Richard V. Metivier: Managing Director Distribution - Mr. Metivier has been in the insurance industry for over fifteen years. As the Chief Sales Officer of Energi, Mr. Metivier has been instrumental in organizing a national distribution network for the programs. Formerly with Conifer Energy and Conifer Insurance Agency, Inc., as the Managing Director of Broker Services, Mr. Metivier helped to develop relationships with energy dealers. Previously, he served as Vice President of National Accounts and as a Regional Vice President for Insurance Holdings of America. Insurance Holdings was a pioneering e-commerce company that formed alliances with a major retailer and auto manufacturer. Prior to that he was an account executive for B.K. McCarthy Insurance Agency where he established the energy practice for the company. Mr. Metivier graduated cum laude from Salem State College with Bachelor of Administration in Marketing.

  • Donald J. FitzGerald: Chief Financial Officer - Mr. FitzGerald is the Chief Financial Officer of Energi Holdings. During his five year tenure, he has been instrumental in building the Company's captive management capabilities and in securing financing to support the Company's growth. Prior to joining Energi Holdings, Inc. and Conifer Energy, Mr. FitzGerald held the position of Director of Finance with Bostik Findley, Inc., a subsidiary of Total SA, a global energy company based in Paris, France. In this capacity, he was responsible for all financial operations for a $160 million division with operations throughout North America and served as a member of a large group insurance program that provided risk management to all of Total’s subsidiaries throughout the US. Previously, Mr. FitzGerald served as Corporate Controller of Xyvision, Inc., a publicly held technology company, where he raised $25 million in a successful European bond offering. Mr. FitzGerald holds a BS in Accounting from Bentley College and an MBA from Babson College.

  • Tim Kolojay, Chief Underwriting Officer and Actuary – Mr. Kolojay serves as the Chief Underwriting Officer and Actuary. Tim served as President and Consulting Actuary of Insurance Industry Consultants, and has served in numerous other leadership roles encompassing risk management in the financial services and insurance industries. Tim holds membership in the American Academy of Actuaries, the Casualty Actuarial Society, and the Association of Risk Management. Tim is a Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries, and has served as President of the Casualty Actuaries of New England and has been a features speaker at many insurance symposiums, most notable involved with the alternative markets. Tim graduated from Duke University and holds an MBA from New Hampshire College.

  • Patricia K. Boudrot:  Managing Director, Secretary of the Corporation – Ms. Boudrot has been an insurance professional for over twenty years. As the CFO of Conifer Companies and the B.K. McCarthy Insurance Agency, Ms. Boudrot managed the financial, accounting, and information systems for both organizations. Initially, she joined the B.K. McCarthy Insurance Agency, Inc. in 1986 as Chief Financial Officer. She served as president and Chief Executive Officer from 1998 to 2000. Ms. Boudrot graduated cum laude from Salem State College with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting.

  • Edward Scott:  Managing Director, Marketing and Industry Relations - Mr. Scott has been an owner and officer of Scott Oil Co., Inc., a retail Home Heating Oil Company in Massachusetts, since 1975. Mr. Scott has been active in various oil industry associations for many years. He is the past chairman and currently serves on the board of the Massachusetts Oilheat Council, where he is also a member of their executive, nominating and legislative committees. Additionally, Mr. Scott is a board member of the New England Fuel Institute where he serves on the executive, finance, nominating and legislative committees, and is currently the secretary of the organization. A founding member of the National Oilheat Research Alliance, Mr. Scott has also been a board member of the East Coast Energy Council. He also served on the board of the Massachusetts Trade Self Insurance Group which is a workmen's compensation self-insurance group. Mr. Scott is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross.

  • A. Maria DaSilva: Managing Director, Client Services - As an insurance professional for over twenty-years, Ms. DaSilva has managed the Retail and Wholesale brokerage business relationships for Conifer Companies and Conifer Energy where she has gained an expertise in the fuel distribution industry. Initially, Ms. DaSilva joined the B.K. McCarthy Insurance Agency, Inc. in 1986 in the Business Insurance division. She has managed customer service departments, promoted to unit manager and later to vice-president before being appointed president of the firm’s Business Insurance division in 1999. Over the past few years, Ms. DaSilva has taken an extensive number of industry accredited programs and is in the process of obtaining the CPCU certification.

  • Justin P. Russo, Managing Director, Safety and Loss Prevention - Mr. Russo has been with Energi Insurance Services, Inc. formerly Conifer Energy since 2002 and has been instrumental in pioneering the SafetyPLUS program. As Director of Safety he has developed many risk management tools for fuel delivery, transport, and energy construction programs that have minimized losses. Mr. Russo is an authorized OSHA Instructor and National Safety Council Trainer. Prior to joining Conifer Energy he worked for a Medical Regulatory Compliance Company developing hazard communication and various safety programs for medical facilities. Mr. Russo is a graduate of Keene State College with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Business Management; he is also in the process of completing his ARM designation.