Partners Insurance Group, LLC, one of the region’s leading independent insurance agencies with eight locations in Southeastern MA and RI, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristine Audette of Fairhaven, Massachusetts to Assistant Vice President Accounting.

In this role she is responsible for all agency accounting functions, in addition to the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Audette also provides input to improve and create accounting processes and procedures to increase efficiencies.

Audette joined Partners Insurance Group in 2012 when Partners acquired the J.M. Doherty Insurance Agency; she had served as Controller for Doherty since 2000. Her first position with Partners was Accounting Associate III. She was promoted to Senior Accountant in 2015, a post she held until this most recent promotion to Assistant Vice President Accounting.

She is a graduate of Southeastern Massachusetts University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Audette holds an Accounting Certificate from Bristol Community College, is a Registered IRS Tax Preparer, a Massachusetts Notary Public and a member of the National Association of Tax Preparers.

Audette is an active volunteer within numerous organizations. She is an Executive Committee member of the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, a Fairhaven/New Bedford Tosashimizu Sister City organization; there she volunteers her time to organize and run the society’s museum and participate in community events such as the Manjiro Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, Fairhaven Homecoming and Victorian Christmas. She is also Treasurer/Secretary of the Fairhaven Varsity Club where she does bookkeeping and helps with community events involving athletics and education in Fairhaven.

In addition she volunteers for several other organizations, such as Neediest Families, New Bedford Connect YMCA, Gifts to Give, Shepherds Pantry, Credit for Life and Better Community Living.

Audette is a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Fairhaven and participates in many 5K walks sponsored by various organizations including the American Heart Walk, Miles for Smiles, West Island, Women’s Fund Tiara and Nemasket Group.

“Congratulations to Kristine as she continues her career with Partners in the role of Assistant Vice President of accounting,” said Lawrence Wilson, President/Chief Executive Officer of Partners Insurance Group. “It’s a pleasure to recognize her dedication and consistent outstanding work.”

About Partners Insurance Group

Partners Insurance Group, LLC is a wholly-owned affiliate of BayCoast Bank, provides expertise, convenience and personal service to access multiple insurance providers through eight offices in southeastern MA and RI. Visit www.partnersstrength.com or call 508-491-3100.