As we continue to expand across the footprint, Lawley is proud to welcome our newest hires. Adding additional employees in all departments, specifically in employee benefits and business insurance, helps us best assist clients across our footprint.

Read more about our newest hires below:

Amanda Pasquarello, Employee Benefits Administrative Assistant | Works to maintain effective working relationships with clients, managers, personnel, community members & vendors. She provides overall support to the Employee Benefits Department.

Caitlin Rykse, Business Insurance Marketing Assistant | Assists with new business applications and the development of proposals and also reviews all business insurance submissions for accuracy. She brings 10+ years of experience, earned her bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State University, and is an Associate in Insurance (AINS).

Jeff Morgan, Employee Benefits Consultant | Provides comprehensive solutions and strategic initiatives to enhance a company’s employee benefits program. Jeff earned a bachelor’s degree from Hilbert College.

Jen Desmond, Employee Benefits Consultant | Serves as a trusted advisor to provide employee benefit needs that align with the goals of the companies we serve. She is a board member of the Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County, is a part of the Chautauqua Leadership Network, and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University at Buffalo.

Kalene Pencek, Employee Benefits Consultant | Brings 20+ years of experience and provides comprehensive solutions and strategic initiatives carriers for employee benefits needs. She was recognized as the WNY Finest Young Professional Rising Star Honoree through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, serves as the 1st Vice President of AMVETS 897 Ladies Auxiliary, and earned a bachelor’s degree from Medaille University.

Shana Edwards, Business Insurance Account Manager | Shana understands how to successfully develop relationships with clients to provide them with the best-customized solution for their business insurance needs. She acts as a liaison between carriers and clients to ensure successful relationships and has 15+ years of experience.

Tyler Cummings, Business Insurance Account Manager | Creates effective working relationships with his clients to ensure that they receive the best possible options for business insurance coverage. He serves as a liaison between the carriers and his clients and ensures collaboration throughout the business insurance department. Tyler earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport.

We encourage you to stay tuned as we feature new employees every quarter. To learn more about current positions available, including remote and hybrid positions, visit our careers page here.