Executive Team

Experience and Expertise

The AmeriTrust Group, Inc. Executive Team represents a cross section of experience and expertise in a variety of insurance specialties to serve our clients and guide us toward fulfilling our vision.

  • Patrick Stewart Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

    Patrick Stewart is Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of AmeriTrust Group, Inc. and is a member of the Executive Management Team. He is responsible for all financial-related activities of the Company.

  • Kristen M. Netschke, Esq. General Counsel and Secretary

    As General Counsel and Secretary, Ms. Netschke is responsible for AmeriTrust’s corporate legal affairs and the leadership of AmeriTrust’s Legal Department, which includes the legal, corporate secretary, contract administration, corporate compliance, corporate audit, and data privacy and security functions.

  • Traci McGuire Chief Claims Officer

    Traci McGuire is Chief Claims Officer of AmeriTrust Group. She manages AmeriTrust’s Claim Department and is focused on litigation management and supervision of claims professionals. The Claim Department resolves all claims for both the Admitted and Non-Admitted operations nationwide.

  • Cheung Kwan FCAS President, Century Insurance Group

    Mr. Cheung Kwan is the President of the Century Insurance Group, AmeriTrust’s Excess and Surplus Lines companies.  He is responsible for developing the business strategies and overseeing the day-to-day operations to enable Century to continue its profitable growth trajectory.

  • John Baird President of Admitted Carriers

    John Baird is the President of AmeriTrust Group, Inc.’s Admitted Carriers: Star Insurance Company, Ameritrust Insurance Corporation, and Williamsburg National Insurance Company. He has twenty-eight years of property casualty experience, building core competencies in regional and corporate strategic planning, operational management, talent management, and financial management.

  • Bill Brown AIC President, TPA & MGA Operations Mackinaw Administrators

    Mr. Brown is responsible for managing and growing the national TPA as well as growing the MGA division of Mackinaw Administrators. He promotes all lines of coverage placed by AmeriTrust and its non-Affiliated carrier options.

  • David Sheeran President, Meadowbrook Insurance Agency

    David Sheeran is President of Meadowbrook Insurance Agency, AmeriTrust Group’s retail agency operation. He has more than 39 years as a business professional, with more than 25 of those years working in the insurance industry.

  • Brian L. Risen Sr.VP- Admitted Carriers

    Brian Risen, Sr. VP, Admitted Carriers, leads Mackinaw Underwriters, a Managing General Agency/Wholesale operation. Mackinaw Underwriters is focused on delivering Property & Casualty and Surplus Lines solutions through affiliated and unaffiliated carriers to a network of independent agents and brokers in over 40 states.

  • Rick Wagner SPHR Vice President, Human Resources

    As Vice President, Human Resources, Mr. Wagner is a member of the Executive Management Team. He is responsible for leading the Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, and Facility Management initiatives.