Amy C. Vitale, Esq. serves as President of The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company, effective April 1, 2026. She works closely with Beacon’s executive leadership team and Board of Directors to advance the company’s strategic priorities and long term growth. In addition, she acts as President of the Beacon Foundation, which supports Beacon’s charitable giving program. Amy joined Beacon in 2012 and previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, overseeing corporate, regulatory, and legal affairs. Before joining Beacon, she practiced law at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP. She holds degrees from Providence College and The George Washington University School of Law.

Brian J. Spero, Esq. serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company and will continue in this role through April 2027, supporting a planned leadership transition. He will continue his role as an ex officio member of the Beacon Board during the transition year. Brian joined Beacon in 2008 and previously served as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer before becoming President & CEO. Under his leadership, Beacon has strengthened its financial performance, expanded regionally, and continued its focus on delivering high quality workers’ compensation coverage. Prior to Beacon, Brian was a founding partner of Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP. He holds degrees from Colgate University and Boston College Law School.

Rajani leads major operational areas at Beacon Mutual including claims, loss prevention, and information systems. In her previous experience as Beacon’s Vice President of Information Systems, Rajani developed a detailed understanding of enterprise business operations, organizational development, information technology, and solution delivery. Her demonstrated expertise in strategy development and execution combined with innovative, effective use of technology consistently enables Beacon to achieve company strategic goals. Rajani earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from Oakland University.

Gregg has over 25 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. Gregg’s responsibilities combine the Chief Financial Officer role, managing the company’s overall financial health, through financial reporting, planning, investments, and reinsurance with the strategic focus of the Chief Growth Officer role, driving the company’s revenue and market expansion by overseeing sales and underwriting efforts to achieve sustained growth. He aligns growth strategies with financial goals to deliver value to Beacon Mutual, partner agents and policyholders.

David oversees the full breadth of risk mitigation and management services for Beacon customers, including safety training, injury prevention, ergonomics, claims management, and managed care. His department completes over 2500 in-person service visits and trains more than 15,000 Rhode Island employees annually. With more than $350 Million in incurred value under management, David is also responsible for the end-to-end claims process, including systems, practices, and outcomes. David has over 15 years’ experience in the workers’ compensation insurance industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University and a Master of Arts from Miami University.

Billy leads the underwriting, agent distribution, and premium audit divisions at Beacon to develop agent partnerships, oversee the planning and execution of all agency activities and initiatives, expand Beacon’s products and services with core competencies in national business leadership, strategic planning, sales strategy, innovation, and coaching. Billy has held leadership roles at regional insurance agencies, as well as national insurance carriers, and holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Hartford, and a Bachelor of Science from Slippery Rock University.

Jim manages all aspects of information technology at Beacon including systems operations, project delivery, and security. Jim works with Beacon’s IT management team to develop and execute a roadmap that ensures Beacon’s IT department continues to introduce technology solutions that maximize business value, improve customer service, and enable operational efficiencies. He also oversees safety, security, and the facility and shared operational services. Jim joined Beacon in 2005 to lead the application development team through a modernization of its legacy application portfolio. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Rhode Island.

Shannon directs the human resources department by leading efforts on talent development, recruitment and staffing, benefits, compensation, employee relations, performance management and payroll. Shannon oversees employee relations of all areas of the company and ensures that they are being managed according to the organization's standards. She is passionate about workplace culture, employee well-being and fostering a healthy, safe work environment for all employees. Shannon holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Development from Villanova University and BS in Human Resource Management from Rhode Island College.

Theresa brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the insurance industry, both with insurance carriers and brokers. As a key contributor leading Beacon’s strategic initiatives, Theresa is committed to Beacon’s geographic expansion and product refinement, building strong connections, and staying on top of changing market demands. Leveraging expertise in regulatory compliance, underwriting, and product innovation, Theresa ensures Beacon’s leadership in the voluntary workers compensation arena and expanding reach as the workers compensation provider of choice, ensuring our efforts are both sustainable and aligned with our core values and customer-first philosophy.

Michelle leads the marketing and communications department at Beacon Mutual. She directs the overall brand strategy for the company including marketing, advertising, digital media, social media, corporate communications, and public relations. Michelle also manages all external cultivation events for agents and policyholders to develop meaningful relationships with stakeholders. She has over a decade of experience in marketing and communications and holds a Bachelor in Communications and Music from the University of Rhode Island.

Trish manages the Office of General Counsel and advises the company on a variety of legal matters. As General Counsel, Trish is focused on advancing Beacon’s business strategy while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance. Her approach is centered on ensuring that Beacon’s operations are consistent with the highest ethical standards and its legal and regulatory obligations. Prior to joining Beacon, Trish practiced law with White & Case, Mintz Levin and served as Senior Corporate Counsel at United Natural Foods, Inc. She holds degrees from The American University, The George Washington University and The Fordham University School of Law.

Kevin manages and directs the operations of Beacon’s Legal Services Department, working closely with the Claims team to ensure the effective legal representation of Beacon’s customers and the efficient management of claims-related litigation.
Kevin contributes to the stability of Rhode Island’s workers’ compensation system, leveraging his extensive experience in managing claims litigation and his deep knowledge of workers’ compensation law and public policy. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and a graduate of Roger Williams University Law School.

Danielle Kopf serves as Assistant Vice President of Internal Audit at The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company, a role she assumed in March 2026. She oversees Beacon’s internal audit program, facilitates enterprise risk management, and coordinates regulatory and independent audits. Danielle joined Beacon in 2017 and brings extensive experience in internal audit and insurance operations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Assumption College and maintains multiple professional audit designations and risk certifications.