Officers & Directors Officers & Directors Officers & Directors Expand All Executive Management James G. Petcoff CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER As Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Conifer Holdings, Inc., Jim Petcoff is responsible for establishing the overall direction and materializing the strategy of the Company. Mr. Petcoff founded the Company in 2009. He has over 35 years of insurance industry experience, including founding North Pointe Insurance Company in 1986, taking it public in 2005 and facilitating the sale to QBE Holdings Inc. in 2008. Mr. Petcoff has a B.A. from Michigan State University, a M.B.A. from University of Detroit and a J.D. from University of Detroit School of Law. Mr. Petcoff’s extensive executive leadership and public company expertise provides irreplaceable direction for the continued growth of the Company. Brian J. Roney PRESIDENT As President of Conifer Holdings, Inc., Brian Roney oversees the Company's finance and investor relations functions, as well as general operations. He has been with the Company since 2010 and has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Mr. Roney has a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a M.B.A. from the University of Detroit. Mr. Roney has more than 30 years of financial services experience and spent 10 years in the securities industry as a principal with a broker-dealer, where he specialized in public and private offerings and held FINRA (NASD) Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses. Mr. Roney's prior experience as the CFO, EVP and Treasurer of multiple publicly traded insurance companies brings vital public company expertise to the executive leadership team. Nicholas J. Petcoff EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR As Director & Executive Vice President of Conifer Holdings, Inc., Nick Petcoff oversees the Company's Commercial Lines Underwriting, Reinsurance, Claims, Information Technology and Human Resource operations. Mr. Petcoff is also Director & President of Conifer Insurance Company and President of White Pine Insurance Company, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Conifer Holdings, Inc. He has been with the Company since 2009 and has more than 17 years of experience in the insurance industry.Mr. Petcoff’s distinctive skillset in the areas of Underwriting, Claims and Treaty Reinsurance equips him to direct the Company’s overall strategy, growing the business while enabling the Company to conceptualize and deftly respond to market needs. Andrew D. Petcoff SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR As Director & Senior Vice President of Conifer Holdings, Inc., Andy Petcoff has primary responsibility over Marketing and Agency Development, Personal Lines Underwriting and Reinsurance for the Company. Mr. Petcoff also serves as Director & President of Sycamore Insurance Agency, Director & Senior Vice President of Personal Lines & Non-Risk Revenue of White Pine Insurance Company, and Senior Vice President of Personal Lines & Non-Risk Revenue of Conifer Insurance Company; all wholly owned subsidiaries of Conifer Holdings, Inc. He has been with the Company since 2009 and has more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. With his wide range of functional expertise in underwriting, marketing, reinsurance, and claims, Mr. Petcoff possesses the insight and understanding to cultivate business sustainably and with the greatest net effect. Harold Meloche CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER As Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Conifer Holdings, Inc., Harold Meloche has primary responsibility over accounting and financial reporting. Mr. Meloche has been with the Company since 2013 and has over 26 years of experience in the insurance industry. Mr. Meloche is a registered Certified Public Accountant and his analytical expertise bears considerable value to the Company’s financial leadership team. Board of Directors James G. Petcoff CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jim Petcoff is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Conifer Holdings, Inc. Mr. Petcoff is responsible for establishing the overall direction and materializing the strategy of the Company. Mr. Petcoff founded the Company in 2009. He has over 35 years of insurance industry experience including founding North Pointe Insurance Company in 1986, taking it public in 2005 and facilitating the sale to QBE Insurance Group in 2008. Mr. Petcoff has a B.A. from Michigan State University, a M.B.A. from University of Detroit and a J.D. from University of Detroit School of Law. His extensive executive leadership and public company expertise provides irreplaceable direction for the continued growth of the Company. Nicholas J. Petcoff DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT As Director & Executive Vice President of Conifer Holdings, Inc., Nick Petcoff oversees the Company's Commercial Lines Underwriting, Reinsurance, Claims, Information Technology and Human Resource operations. Mr. Petcoff is also Director & President of Conifer Insurance Company and President of White Pine Insurance Company, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Conifer Holdings, Inc. He has been with the Company since 2009 and has more than 17 years of experience in the insurance industry. Mr. Petcoff’s distinctive skillset in the areas of Underwriting, Claims and Treaty Reinsurance equips him to direct the Company’s overall strategy, growing the business while enabling the Company to conceptualize and deftly respond to market needs. Andrew D. Petcoff DIRECTOR & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT As Director & Senior Vice President of Conifer Holdings, Inc., Andy Petcoff has primary responsibility over Marketing and Agency Development, Personal Lines Underwriting and Reinsurance for the Company. Mr. Petcoff also serves as Director & President of Sycamore Insurance Agency, Director & Senior Vice President of Personal Lines & Non-Risk Revenue of White Pine Insurance Company, and Senior Vice President of Personal Lines & Non-Risk Revenue of Conifer Insurance Company; all wholly owned subsidiaries of Conifer Holdings, Inc. He has been with the Company since 2009 and has more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. With his wide range of functional expertise in underwriting, marketing, reinsurance, and claims, Mr. Petcoff possesses the insight and understanding to cultivate business sustainably and with the greatest net effect. Jeffrey A. Hakala DIRECTOR Jeff Hakala is the Chief Executive Officer and co-Chief Investment Officer of Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC, an Investment management firm with offices in Rochester and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Prior to Mr. Hakala co-founding Clarkton Capital Partners in 2007, he served as a portfolio manager for multiple investment management firms and worked in public accounting. Mr. Hakala was elected to the Conifer Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors in 2018. In addition, Mr. Hakala also serves as a Director and member of the Audit Committee of Waterford Bancorp, Inc. Mr. Hakala holds a B.A. in accounting and M.B.A. from Michigan State University and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst and a registered Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Hakala’s over 25 years of experience in portfolio investment management and public accounting brings inimitable investment strategy and financial expertise to the Board. Timothy M. Lamothe DIRECTOR Tim Lamothe has more than 38 years’ experience in the reinsurance industry, with particular expertise in the development and implementation of marketing programs throughout the United States. Most recently (from 2001-2019), he served as Senior Vice President for Swiss Reinsurance, where he was responsible for direct marketing to over 25 states. Mr. Lamothe's career also includes senior level marketing positions at PXRE Reinsurance Company, General Re/National Reinsurance Corporation, AIG, and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. Lamothe was elected to the Conifer Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors in 2020. His expertise in engaging independent agent channels and marketing specialty insurance programs will prove invaluable as Conifer continues to expand its commercial and personal lines businesses. John W. Melstrom DIRECTOR John W. Melstrom is a founder and Partner Emeritus of Fenner, Melstrom and Dooling, a Birmingham, Michigan C.P.A. firm. With over 50 years as a practicing C.P.A. and a serial entrepreneur, Mr. Melstrom has broad knowledge and experience in multiple businesses and has served in various capacities as owner, advisor, counselor or director. Throughout his career, Mr. Melstrom has served, often in the leadership role of Chairman or Vice Chairman, on multiple boards, both public and private and has been active in his community by serving on multiple civic or charitable boards. Mr. Melstrom was elected to the Board of Directors of Conifer Holdings, Inc in 2019. Mr. Melstrom received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Michigan State University in 1963 and is a practicing Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Michigan. Isolde G. O’Hanlon Director Isolde O'Hanlon currently serves as principal of Insurance Consulting Associates, a firm she founded to provide M&A and Capital Advisory services to insurance carriers, brokers and service providers. She also provides advice to private equity and pension funds who are evaluating investments in the sector. Ms. O’Hanlon was elected to the Conifer Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors in 2017. Ms. O’Hanlon received an A.B. in Economics from Smith College. With 25 plus years of experience in the Insurance Investment Banking field, Her expertise serving small to mid-cap insurance clients in strategic advisory and capital-raising is a valuable addition to the Board. Joseph D. Sarafa Director Joe Sarafa has over 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney and is the co-owner of a property management and development company in Michigan. Since 2010, Mr. Sarafa has been a partner with the firm Moothart & Sarafa, PLC. Mr. Sarafa was elected to the Conifer Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors in 2012 and named the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee in 2015. Mr. Sarafa is very involved in the community, serving multiple businesses and charitable organizations in various capacities over the years and currently serves on multiple boards in an array of industries. Mr. Sarafa has a B.S. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from the University of Detroit - School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1983 and has practiced law for 32 years. His legal experience and years of providing counsel to a broad range of industries brings important expertise in the areas of governance, compliance, and regulatory issues to the Board. Richard Jamison Williams, Jr. Director Rick Williams is a founder and Managing Partner of Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C. and has over 45 years of experience as a practicing attorney specializing in business law. Mr. Williams was elected to the Conifer Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors in 2009. He is a Director of a number of companies, including Penske Corporation, Clarke Power Services and Green Optics. Mr. Williams’ civic responsibilities include serving on the Boards of Trustees of Cranbrook Educational Community, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Beaumont Hospital. Mr. Williams brings extensive experience in a wide variety of transactions, and his legal judgment and experience strengthens our Board in its consideration of various governance and strategic issues.
