Joseph Lombard
Founder
1927-2025
In the early days, Joe used the vestibule of his home as Corinthian’s first office. After his two sisters would leave for work, Joe would move his desk to greet incoming prospects and clients. He would then pull a phone out through the window, unravel the tail cord, and place it on his desk. Corinthian Insurance Agency was open for business!
Joe grew up on his family’s traditional New England farm, growing corn and other crops to be sold or fed to the livestock. The Lombard farm sold everything from eggs to pork until the late seventies. It became Saddle Rowe Farm, a riding stable, with the help of Joe’s late wife and their six children, the love of horses unifying the whole family.
Meet the Team
J Scott Lombard
President, Agent
Scott grew up on his family’s farm in Medway, MA. He knows firsthand the daily responsibilities that go along with farming, even on Christmas. While in school, he and his brothers were called upon to help feed and water the horses before heading off to catch the school bus.
At nineteen, Scott left home and joined the United States Marine Corps. After his military service, Scott lived in Alexandria, VA, for several years, working as an independent sales representative and taking part-time classes at a community college. He returned to New England in the early 1980s and began working as a professional in communications, primarily as a Marketing and Sales representative.
Scott eventually joined his dad, Joe Lombard, in 1990 and began working to build Corinthian Insurance into the agency of choice in New England. He feels the agency’s success is a combination of "the quality of our clients, colleagues, friends, and family throughout the Northeast region." He has earned his CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) and AFIS (Agricultural and Farm Insurance Specialist) designations, which only 10% of insurance professionals complete. Scott is now the president of Corinthian Insurance Agency, and together with his team of licensed farm and equine insurance professionals, they are building the next chapter in Corinthian Insurance Agency’s history.
Scott currently resides in Medway and has an awesome daughter who is a college student. They have fun playing music together and hanging out at the barn. When he is not working, he is usually found spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies include riding, music, fishing, reading, and writing.
Amy Richards
Vice President, Agent
Amy grew up in a small town in Maine, riding from the time she was seven. She competed in both dressage and hunter classes at the local level and still has a closet full of Breyer horses, which were her prized possessions when she was young. Amy graduated from the University of Maine in Orono and lived in Virginia before settling in Massachusetts with her husband. She is an avid fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins. When not in the office, Amy can be found in the garden, reading, or cooking up a healthy (or not-so-healthy!) dish. Time with family and friends plays an important role in her life.
When asked about why she got into insurance, Amy said, “I was looking for a new challenge, and when I saw there was insurance for horses and farms, I had to look into it! Plus, it was a part-time career to begin with, which allowed me to be more fully involved in my son’s life, volunteering in the classroom, coaching soccer, and watching him play sports. Now that he is on his own, I enjoy working full time and talking to the many people we work with, helping them protect what’s important in their lives.” Amy Richards is a Massachusetts-licensed Property & Casualty agent and has the Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS) and Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designations, and she also runs the office here at Corinthian Insurance.
Katie Brewer-Smith
Farm & Liability Agent
Katie grew up in Massachusetts as a horse-crazy young girl, which paved the way for her in the equine industry at an early age. She worked as a farmhand in a dressage barn for five years and also at Dover Saddlery in customer service while searching for an equine-related college degree that would turn her passion into a living. She graduated in 2017 from Cazenovia College in New York. She received a degree in Equine Business Management and a certificate in Equine Reproductive Management. Katie’s motto is “never turn down an opportunity to learn something new.” She was the first to sign up for volunteer opportunities or attend seminars, events, and classes that allowed her to expand her knowledge. During college, she participated in hunter/jumpers, western trials, dressage, and ranch riding. Katie even taught lessons to other students with the intention of becoming a licensed instructor. Outside of her college curriculum, she competed in eventing and volunteered at a carriage driving competition. After college, Katie returned to HITS Horse Show. She soon became the Stable and Feed manager and traveled with HITS to New York, Virginia, and California. After five years in New York, she has returned to Massachusetts and is now working at Corinthian Insurance Agency and is a Massachusetts-licensed Property & Casualty agent.
When she is not working in the office, she enjoys quality time with her family and friends. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, she still loves to ride or spend time at the barn. She is there to assist her clients in clarifying coverage, securing new policies, processing renewals, addressing billing issues, and providing claims support. We have been so glad to have her on board since 2018.
Tianna Vestri
Equine Mortality Agent
Tianna grew up in Easton, Massachusetts. While she was a horse-crazy girl growing up, she didn’t start riding until she was 12, competing in the English disciplines of Dressage and Show Jumping. After high school, Tianna went to the University of New Hampshire, where she earned both an associate's degree in animal science and a bachelor’s degree in Equine Industry and Management. Through the five years of college, she rode on the IHSA team and competed in the Equitation, while also
competing with her barn during the summers. She stayed working in the industry at a local Eventing barn during college for a couple of years. After school, Tianna continued to improve her equitation skills. Attending SNHU a few years later, she graduated with a Master’s in Marketing. The knowledge she gained allowed her to examine how companies market to consumers and how consumers interact with those reports. In December of 2023, she purchased her horse, with which she competes around the Northeast on the A-circuit. Deciding that a change was needed, she joined our team. Tianna rides often throughout the week and loves to enjoy the warmer months with her horse. She loves her new position here at Corinthian Insurance and looks forward to helping
horse owners around the country.
Marcia Haynes
Farm & Liability Support
Marcia grew up in Franklin, MA. When she was younger, she spent time visiting her grandparents in Maine, who owned a dairy farm on 36 acres of land. She used to help her grandfather in the barn and in the field when it was time for haying. She knows firsthand the work and dedication that go into owning a farm. Marcia graduated from Franklin High School and has worked in customer service for over 25 years, bringing extensive knowledge to Corinthian Insurance Agency. She really enjoys helping people and loves being able to support the equine and farm community. Marcia resides in Bellingham, MA, with her husband and two daughters. When she isn’t working, you can find her spending time with family and friends, on the beach, shopping, reading, and traveling!
Karla Burns
Mortality Support
Karla grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Massachusetts after high school. She has always loved horses and loves that she can help clients with coverage for their horses.
She currently resides in Medway with her husband and two adorable cats. When not in the office, she loves the beach, kayaking, or being in nature (minus the bugs).
Michele Sullivan
Accounting
Michele was born in Boston and raised in Norwood, MA. She graduated from Norwood High School and Stonehill College with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. She lives in Franklin, MA, with her husband, where they raised their two grown children and are trying to enjoy their "empty nest".
She has been self-employed offering accounting services since 2000, when her children were young. She began with one client, working 4 hours a week, and gradually the position has grown to be a full-time commitment.
She works for several clients, including Corinthian Insurance.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, going to the beach, hiking, gardening, and reading.
