In 1950, our agency's name sake - Ronel J. Dubois - began his insurance career as a Metropolitan Life Insurance agent. He 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 - started working at the agency. Together, they relocated the office to it's 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 Dubois
Michele Dubois
Ronel's grandaughter, Michele, marks the agency's third generation in it's 55 years of business. With fourteen years insurance experience, Michele became owner of the agency in 2008. She holds a B.A. from Ithaca College and an M.A. from Simmons College, and is licensed in Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance. 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.
Roger A. Grondin
Roger Grondin
As an Accredited Advisor in Insurance, Roger has been with the agency for more than 30 years. Roger manages the Commercial Insurance division of the agency and is licensed in ME, NH and MA for Personal & Commercial lines 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.
Renee Seinfeld
Renee Seinfeld
Renee holds licenses in Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance. 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.
Susan K. Hathorne
Susan K. Hathorne has over 25 years personal lines insurance experience. She has attained several industry designations, AAI (Accredited Advisor in Insurance), API (Associate in Personal Insurance), and AIS (Associate in Insurance Services). She is a member of NAIW (National Association of Insurance Women, International) having served as Region I Vice President and Maine State Director. In 2008 she received NAIW's AAMGA Regional Award. She is currently President of the local NAIW association, Seacoast Insurance Professionals.
Patrick Stefanilo
Patrick Stefanilo
Robert Dubois
Robert "Bob" Dubois
Bob purchased the Ronel J. Dubois Agency in 1980 upon his father's retirement. 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.
