Scott T. Jeffers – President AAI, AIC, SCLA, FMDC

“We have to be creative and attentive to our policyholder needs. I believe there’s a definite need for companies like Sauquoit Valley Insurance Co. in New York State. Our direct relationship with our policyholders, allow us to take a strong personal interest in our clients. That’s unusual in today’s marketplace.

One advantage is that we write and service our own policies. We’re probably the only insurance company left in New York State that holds that unique status. It gives us more options to focus in on the needs of customers.What’s unique about us is that from the moment we were established until today, we’ve served and continue to meet our customers’ needs in Central New York.My goal is to bridge long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our policyholders. After more than 140 years, we think our clients in Central New York agree we’ve accomplished that.”

Scott served three years active duty as an engineer in the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas and Aschaffenburg, Germany. He maintained his career in the Army Reserves for twenty-one years until he retired in 2004.

Scott is a graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy and holds the following professional designations: Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI), Associate in Claims (AIC), Senior Claims Law Associate (SCLA) and Farm Mutual Director Certified (FMDC).

Scott began his insurance career with his father in 1982 at the Oriskany Falls Insurance Agency until 1985 when the agency was sold to Gates-Cole Insurance. Scott worked at Gates-Cole until 1992 when he joined Chenango Mutual as a marketing representative.

In January of 1993, Scott left Chenango Mutual to serve as General Manager of Sauquoit Valley Insurance Co. The Board of Directors appointed him president in April of 1994. He continues today as President/General Manager.

Scott enjoys deer hunting and enjoys running the Utica Boilermaker Road Race. He has two grown sons and lives with his wife in his hometown of Oriskany Falls, New York.

Noah Ives – Vice President

“I enjoy working directly with our customers, and am proud to be working for a company rooted deeply in the community. I look forward to working with our current and future policyholders to meet their insurance needs.”

Noah was raised on his family’s small dairy farm in Chenango County. In 2014 he graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management. He has experience with many areas of agriculture ranging from; cattle and equine to crops and machinery. Noah is a licensed Property and Casualty Agent and Broker and has been with
Sauquoit Valley since 2015. Noah was appointed Vice President in April 2022.

Noah enjoys spending time with his family, working on his house and spending time outdoors. Noah lives in Remsen with his wife and children.

Sharon K. Schreck – Secretary/Treasurer, Customer Service Specialist

“I like the small company atmosphere of Sauquoit Valley Insurance Co. Since we all live nearby, we know the area, our customers, and the unique challenges our clients face here in Central New York.”

Sharon’s career began in the banking industry. She currently has been affiliated with Sauquoit Valley Insurance Co. since 1985. Sharon was elected to the Board of Directors in 1990 and appointed as Secretary/Treasurer. She continues to proudly serve in that capacity today. She handles the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and insurance service questions.

Sharon and her husband reside in Sauquoit. They have two daughters and one son. During her free time she loves gardening, mowing, and working outdoors. When she can’t be outside, you’ll probably find her reading the latest Nicholas Sparks romance novel.

Theresa Abrams – Underwriter

“I am excited to continue my career with new adventures in property and casualty insurance while being part of a local, community minded organization.”

Theresa’s insurance career began in 1993 with a college internship at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company where upon completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Service Management with a minor in Sociology, she was hired as a Workers’ Compensation claims associate. Following that she was a Regional Manager for Stedman & Garger Associates for 16 years where she reviewed Independent Medical Exam reports for quality and managed offices in Utica, Rome and Watertown. She then spent 11 years managing Mohawk Valley Health System’s primary care office in Waterville.

She lives with her husband and two sons in Waterville. Most of her spare time is spent cheering on her boys at their football and basketball games. She also enjoys reading and traveling to the ocean.