Stefan Petrella
Senior Vice President
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc.
STEFAN PETRELLA is the firm’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, along with being its Arts, Culture, & Entertainment Practice Leader. His career blends cross-functional strategy development expertise with a strong public relations foundation. With a proven ability to build brand awareness and drive product sales, Stefan has consistently demonstrated how strategic communication, innovative marketing, and relationship building can transform organizational growth.
With a deep passion for the entertainment and performing arts industries, Stefan has focused much of his work on developing risk management strategies and best practices tailored to non-profits, artists, venues, and creative organizations’ unique needs. His approach balances artistic innovation with practical solutions that promote sustainability and security.
Stefan is also passionate about the community, serving on non-profit boards such as Progreso Latino, Ballet RI, and the Shubert Theatre.
Stefan Petrella
Senior Vice President
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc.
401.709.7592
spetrella@starshep.com
starshep.com
YEARS IN CURRENT INDUSTRY 10
YEARS WITH CURRENT ORGANIZATION 10
EDUCATION
Seton Hall University – BA, Visual and Interactive Media, Marketing
Rhode Island College – BA, Public Relations and Applied Communication
