In 1950, our agency's namesake - Ronel J. Dubois - began his insurance career as an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Ronel eventually joined Mapes Insurance Agency on the 2nd floor of the old Springvale National Bank building (now Key Bank). After a few short years, Ronel bought half interest in the agency, and in 1955, purchased the entire agency from Mr. Mapes.
By 1968, Ronel's son - Robert W. Dubois - joined the agency. Father and son later relocated the office to its current location in the center of Sanford at 860 Main Street. Robert went on to purchase the agency from his father in 1980, after twelve years of growing the business together.
In 2003, Robert's daughter Michele Dubois joined him and his business partner, Roger Grondin. In 2008, Michele became the agency's new owner and third generation to run the Ronel J. Dubois Agency.
Michele E. Dubois Owner
Michele Dubois
Michele earned her B.A. from Ithaca College and M.A. from Simmons College. She is an alumnae of Berwick Academy in South Berwick, ME. With fourteen years insurance experience, she holds insurance licenses in ME and NH for Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Michele is a Rotarian; serves as an ambassador to the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce; and is a member of the National Association of Insurance Women and Seacoast Insurance Professionals.
Renee Seinfeld, Personal Lines Mgr.
Renee Seinfeld
Renee holds licenses in Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance for ME and NH. Originally from a suburb of Chicago, Renee received her B.S. from Minnesota State University and earned her Masters Degree from St. Mary's College in Minneapolis. Renee brings with her a background in management and sales, and carries over 10 years experience working in the health care industry. She is a member of the National Association of Insurance Women and the Seacoast Insurance Professionals.
Roger A. Grondin, Commercial Lines Mgr.
Roger Grondin, AAI
An Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI), Roger has been with the agency for more than 30 years! Roger's insurance career began by chance while on his honeymoon, where he met Robert Dubois (also on his honeymoon) in the Poconos. A prior owner of the agency, Roger now manages the Commercial Lines division and is licensed in ME, NH and MA for Property & Casualty insurance as well as Life and Health. He is a member and past president of the Sanford Kiwanis of which he is a 25-year member.
Patrick Stefanilo Personal Lines Agent
Patrick Stefanilo
Licensed in Maine and New Hampshire for Property & Casualty Insurance, Pat services the agency's personal lines clients. Pat is a Sanford-native and started with the agency in 2009. He is dedicated to customer service and will provide clients with solid insurance coverage at the industry's best rates available. A former All-Star player for SHS's Class-A basketball team, Pat's favorite sport to play and watch is definitely basketball.
Robert W. Dubois, Former Owner
Robert W. Dubois
Now retired from the insurance industry, Bob purchased the Ronel J. Dubois Agency from his father in 1980, becoming the agency's 2nd generation owner. Having worked for his father since 1968, Bob was a seasoned insurance agent and business manager. He was President of the Independent Insurance Agent's Association for Maine (IIAAM) from 1987-1988 and a member of Sanford/Springvale Rotary Club for decades. Bob currently serves on the Board of Directors for Sanford Institution for Savings and is an owner of the Sanford Country Club.
860 Main Street - Sanford, ME 04073
Located on Route 109, near the intersection of Route 202
