Beskin and Associates
Our People

Rick BeskinRichard A. Beskin, CPCU, CIC
President
Rick is president of Beskin and Associates, Inc. Since 1974, his commitment & dedication to his profession have been demonstrated in many ways. Over the years, Rick has served on industry boards, been involved in insurance education by achieving his CPCU and his CIC designations, and was instrumental in the establishment of The Insurance Center at Old Dominion University in Norfolk.

Rick is a highly regarded practitioner among his peers. A past President of the Tidewater Chapter of the CPCU Society, he has also been Chairman of several Agent's Advisory Councils, and past board member of both the Professional Insurance Agents of VA-DC and the independent Insurance Agents of Virginia.

Rick is a 1974 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) with a BS in Business Administration/Marketing. He continued his postgraduate studies at Old Dominion University.


Roy BeskinRoy S. Beskin, CIC
Vice President
In 1985 Roy joined Beskin and Associates, Inc., where he plays a key role on the executive team as a Vice President.

Roy began his insurance career after working for the Xerox Corporation, first as an Account Executive, then later being selected as a National Sales Trainer at Xerox World Training Headquarters in Reston, VA.

A native of Norfolk, Roy received his degree from Virginia Tech in 1973. In addition to his success in business, Roy was honored by election to the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.


Andrew DobrinskyAndrew L. Dobrinsky
Vice President
Since 1988 Andy has been a member of the team at property and casualty insurance, executive benefits and risk management, as well as personal insurance coverages.

Andy began his career in the insurance industry as a claims adjuster for Liberty Mutual, handling property, liability, auto and workers comp claims.

Andy is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a BA in Financial Management.


Deborah LindaleDeborah Lindale, CIC
Vice President/Corporate Secretary
Debbie has been serving the insurance community and a team member of Beskin & Associates since 1978. She is Vice-president / Corporate Secretary with primary responsibilities as chief operations officer. She earned her Insurance Institute of America certificate in 1992 and her CIC designation in 2000. She has served on various industry task forces and in 2002 as state president of the largest insurance agency computer management users group.

Debbie is a 1976 graduate of Virginia Tech receiving her BA in English.


Ralph "Skip" FerebeeRalph “Skip” Ferebee
Vice President

Skip began his insurance career in 1979 when he started his own insurance agency. In 1988, he went to work with Sentry Insurance Company as their Virginia Marketing Specialist. In 1996, he became the Virginia Marketing Specialist for American Hardware Insurance Group where over the years, he was frequently recognized as one of the company’s top account representatives. In 2003, Skip joined B&A, Inc, as Vice President /Account Executive.

Skip is a 1967 graduate of Randolph Macon College where he earned a BA in Political Science.


Daniel SpeasmakerDaniel E. Speasmaker
Vice President

Dan brings 30 + years in the Hospitality Industry to Beskin & Associates, Inc. His career includes owning, operating, and managing several successful restaurants. Dan knows the hospitality business and Dan knows the insurance business.

Dan is a 1969 graduate of Michigan State University with a BA in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, and earned his MBA from Old Dominion University in 1973.

Dan has served with distinction as a board member of the Virginia Beach Restaurant Association since 1985, serving in positions of President and Treasurer, and has been active in the Virginia Hospitality Association.


Rod GoldbergRod Goldberg
Vice President

Rod brigs the the Agency his 30+ years of experience in the retail clothing business. His career includes owning and managing a large retail chain of women's clothing stores and being a senior executive of a national chain of men's clothing stores.

Rod is a 1972 graduate of Ohio State with a BA in Marketing.

Rod specializes in designing group and individual plans for:

  • Health, Life, Disability (short or long term) , Dental, Long Term Care
  • Executive benefits such as Deferred Compensation, Key Person, Buy-Sell
  • Pension & Profit Sharing Plans such as 401 k, Simplified IRA, Roth IRA

Matt EppsMatt Epps

Matt is a life long resident of Richmond. He a 2003 graduate of Old Dominion University earning a B.A. in Communications. At ODU, he was a 3 year starter on the varsity wrestling team earning recognition as a NCAA national qualifier.

 

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