About me
In her current position as Senior Vice President and National Fine Art Product Leader at Risk Strategies, Mary produces Fine Art accounts including Fine Art dealers, private collectors, museums, and artist foundations among others, along with the Property & Casualty policies associated with these accounts. In addition, Mary develops thought leadership surrounding the Fine Art Practice's expertise.
Before joining DeWitt Stern (now Risk Strategies) in May 2006, Mary worked at an international insurance broker's Fine Art division for over three years as a Fine Art Insurance Underwriter and Account Manager. In addition, she taught art in Norfolk, VA, for two years and served as a docent at the Smithsonian Institute's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C.
Mary earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art and Masters in Art History from James Madison University. She also completed the Appraisal Studies and Art Business certificate programs at New York University. Mary is working toward her Certified Professional Co-Active Coach designation through the Co-Active Training Institute.