Peter Jacavone III is currently the Senior Vice President, Assistant Sales Manager and Construction Practice Group Leader at Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. headquartered in East Providence, R.I.  Peter joined the firm in 2010, leveraging his personal experience and passion for anything construction related. As practice leader, he manages the development, negotiation, and implementation of industry specific insurance applications, forms, endorsements, and service deliverables offered throughout the entire Starkweather organization.  In 2017 Peter was named one of Providence Business News 40 under 40 award recipients. Peter is a passionate leader and respected member of the community who looks forward to making a positive impact on the Children’s Wishes organization.

Peter grew up in the town of Johnston, RI.  He is a graduate of LaSalle Academy and Rhode Island College, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business management and accounting.  Peter and his fiancé Talia currently reside in Greenville, RI and will be married in the fall of 2019.

“Being able to make a child’s dream come true when their circumstances are not so favorable makes it all worth it. The fact that Children’s Wishes is a local organization that is deeply rooted in our community makes the organization very special to me.” Peter said.