
EJ Shaara
President
EJ Shaara
President
Insurance is an industry built upon trust. EJ has striven to develop lasting professional relationships with his staff, his insurance companies and, most importantly, his clients. He believes that the cornerstone of any successful organization is its people. Respect, integrity, honesty, consistency and courtesy are the building blocks that form trust among people. These are the principles necessary to succeed.
The staff at Verona Insurance Agency is EJ’s most cherished accomplishments.
Since he was sixteen years old, working for his father at Verona Insurance Agency hand typing fire policies, EJ has spent nearly forty years learning and growing in the insurance industry. He has experienced it all: fires, flood, hurricanes, accidents, etc. EJ takes pride in being an Independent Insurance Agent and knows that he and his colleagues are the only true insurance professionals.
A lifelong resident of New Jersey, EJ has expanded Verona Insurance Agency to an office location in Merritt Island, Florida. It began as an attempt to service his New Jersey clients that own property in Florida and has now developed into a full scale operation that he is extremely proud of.
EJ is available 24/7. His personal cell phone number 201-315-6506. Give him a call.

Bobbi Heitmann
Vice President
Bobbi Heitmann
Vice
President
Bio coming soon…

Robert Shaara
Account Executive
Robert Shaara
Account Executive
Bob began his career in the insurance industry 32 years ago at Verona Insurance Agency. While obtaining licenses in property/casualty, life, health and long term care, Bob began his client development with an eventual emphasis and expertise in Employee Benefits Consulting. After relocating to Cinnaminson, N.J. in 1996, Bob expanded his client base to include small and mid-size business groups in Southern New Jersey and the surrounding Philadelphia area.
Bob has a unique ability to quickly develop a rapport with clients and understands the work and effort necessary to establish long lasting business relationships. His 32 year retention rate is extremely high, which is a testament to the excellent service his provides.
Among the services he excels at providing are:
- Comprehensive consulting, including compliance requirements
- Complete plan design and implementation
- Employee assistance programs
- Ancillary products; dental, vision, disability, life & supplemental benefits
- Claims resolution and HR support
- Alternative funding strategies
Bob is a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) and the National Ethics Association and is committed to being on the forefront of the continually changing healthcare landscape
Bob earned his BA, Communications from Susquehanna University in 1985. He was named Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) football player of the year in 1984, and was honored by his induction to the Susquehanna University Sports Hall of Fame for both football and baseball in 2005.
Bob currently resides in Riverton, N.J. with Robyn, his wife of 27 years. They have one daughter Victoria, age 25, who is a 2014 graduate of Penn State University and a cardiac care nurse at Copper University Hospital in Camden, N.J.

Samantha Ferguson
Receptionist
Jessica Stern
Account Executive
Bio coming soon…

Eric Shaara
Account Executive
Jessica Stern
Account Executive
Bio coming soon…

Shyanna Smith
Account Assistant
Jessica Stern
Account Executive
Bio coming soon…

Alayna Bays
Account Executive
Jessica Stern
Account Executive
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Gunnar Keck
Account Assistant
Jessica Stern
Account Executive
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Nicole Dotson
Account Assistant
Jessica Stern
Account Executive
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Samantha Vessichelli
Administrative Assistant
Samantha Conley
Account Rep and Executive Administrative Assistant
Samantha Conley is our agency’s executive administrative assistant. She is a licensed Property & Casualty agent and has been with our agency since 2012. Samantha specializes in keeping our offices running efficiently so our agent’s can focus on what matter most; our clients. Samantha is an avid reader and iced coffee consumer. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Studies from Montclair State University and currently resides in Bloomfield, NJ.
Samantha can be reached by phone at 973-785-3700 or email; samantha.conley@veronainsurance.com
