Rancho Mesa News

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Whitney Chiriboga

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Whitney Chiriboga who is working at the front desk and in the certificate department.

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

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Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Whitney Chiriboga who is working at the front desk and in the certificate department.

Whitney's customer service experience makes her a perfect fit for Rancho Mesa's front desk and certificate department.

Whitney was born and raised in San Diego. She grew up playing tennis and moved to Northern California to attend Sonoma State University where she graduated in 2017. She traveled for a month in Europe after graduating and besides traveling, loves spending time with friends and family and being near the beach, as much as possible.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services sincerely welcomes Whitney Chiriboga to the RMI team!

 

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Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Erin Thomas

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Erin Thomas, an Employee Benefits Account Coordinator.

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

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Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Erin Thomas, an Employee Benefits Account Coordinator.

With a background in employee benefits, Erin brings the knowledge needed to assist Debbie Milburn with the day to day paperwork involved with administering employee benefits. 

Erin was born and raised in San Diego. She graduated from San Diego State University in 2015. And, she currently lives in La Mesa with her husband Kyle, son Jaxon, and their dog Stella. She enjoys camping, traveling, and anything that takes her outdoors.  Her favorite destinations to visit are Big Bear,  Cabo San Lucas, and San Francisco.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services sincerely welcomes Erin Thomas to the RMI team!

 

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Rancho Mesa Celebrates the Holidays

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

On Friday, December 22, 2017, Rancho Mesa staff gathered to celebrate the holidays at the company's office in Santee, CA.

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

On Friday, December 22, 2017, Rancho Mesa staff gathered to celebrate the holidays at the company's office in Santee, CA.

Employee enjoyed a homemade meal, baked goods and exchanged Secret Santa gifts. 

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IIAB San Diego Celebrates the Holidays

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of San Diego celebrated the holidays at its 27th Annual Celebrity Waiters Holiday Party for Charity.  The event took place at the Bahia Resort Hotel on Mission Bay in San Diego, CA on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of San Diego (IIAB) celebrated the holidays at its 27th Annual Celebrity Waiters Holiday Party for Charity.  The event took place at the Bahia Resort Hotel on Mission Bay in San Diego, CA on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

Hundreds of IIAB members attended the event and donated food and toys to support the El Nido Program. 

Alyssa Burley, Yvonne Gallagher and Sierra Pedersen from Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Alyssa Burley, Yvonne Gallagher and Sierra Pedersen from Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Photos courtesy of IIAB San Diego.
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Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Account Executive, Casey Craig

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Casey Craig, an Account Executive in the construction group.

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Casey Craig, an Account Executive in the construction group.

Casey played seven years of professional baseball.  After his baseball career was over, he gave back to the baseball community by running numerous baseball camps, coaches’ clinics, and private lessons.  His enthusiasm towards helping others has translated seamlessly into the Rancho Mesa culture, which thrives on doing the right thing. 

Casey’s focus at Rancho Mesa is on construction insurance and risk profile enhancement for artisan contractors.  His background in baseball has led him to a greater understanding of how important team work is to accomplishing a common goal.

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ICW Group Provides OSHA 10 Training

Author, Steve Medellin, Sr. Risk Management Consultant, ICW Group.

I would like to personally thank you and Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc for coordinating and setting up the construction OSHA 10-hour class, which was conducted at the MAAC Center, located at 1355 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91911.  The class was held on October 25 & 26, 2017.  We had eight different companies and a total of 13 students, which participated in this training opportunity.  The snacks you provided every morning were delicious and very much appreciated.

Author, Steve Medellin, Sr. Risk Management Consultant, ICW Group.

I would like to personally thank you and Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc for coordinating and setting up the construction OSHA 10-hour class, which was conducted at the MAAC Center, located at 1355 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91911.  The class was held on October 25 & 26, 2017.  We had eight different companies and a total of 13 students, which participated in this training opportunity.  The snacks you provided every morning were delicious and very much appreciated.

This was a two-day course which covered a variety of topics such as:  Intro to OSHA, Fatal Four Hazards (Fall Protection, Caught in or between, Electrical exposures, Struck-By hazards), Material Handling/Storage/Use, and Stairways/Ladders were all taught by me.  

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Two sections, Occupational Health Hazards & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), taught by Glenn Ingraham.  One section on Heat Illness Prevention taught by Tom Jolliff.  There was a total of ten hours of instruction time on the topic of hazards on construction sites. 

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Rancho Mesa Celebrates Halloween

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Happy Halloween!  Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley, Jessica Morton, Christina Haake, Lori Stone, John Parker, Brittani Kyriss, Sierra Pedersen and Kevin Howard (not pictured) dressed up to celebrate Halloween.

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Happy Halloween! On Tuesday, October 31, 2017, Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley, Jessica Morton, Christina Haake, Lori Stone, John Parker, Brittani Kyriss, Sierra Pedersen and Kevin Howard (not pictured) dressed up to celebrate Halloween.

Left to right: Rosie the Riveter (Alyssa Burley), Hunter (Jessica Morton), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Christina Haake), Cowgirl (Lori Stone), Ace Ventura (John Parker), Wonder Woman (Brittani Kyriss), and Kelly Kapowski (Sierra Pedersen)

Left to right: Rosie the Riveter (Alyssa Burley), Hunter (Jessica Morton), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Christina Haake), Cowgirl (Lori Stone), Ace Ventura (John Parker), Wonder Woman (Brittani Kyriss), and Kelly Kapowski (Sierra Pedersen)

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Rancho Mesa Chosen as "Dream Agency" by ICW Group

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

As a thank you for our partnership, ICW Group provided lunch, raffle items, gifts and a basketball competition with the Double Shot Arcade System for Rancho Mesa Employees at the agency's office in Santee, CA on Monday, October 16, 2017. 

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

As a thank you for our partnership, ICW Group provided lunch, raffle items, gifts and a basketball competition with the Double Shot Arcade System for Rancho Mesa Employees at the agency's office in Santee, CA on Monday, October 16, 2017. 

All who participated had a wonderful time.

Thank you ICW Group!

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Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Workers' Compensation Claims Advocate, Jim Malone

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Malone, a Workers' Compensation Claims Advocate.

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

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Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Malone, a Workers' Compensation Claims Advocate.

Jim began his workers’ compensation career as an injured worker in the late 1980s. He was unable to return to his construction career after his work injury and, through vocational rehabilitation, was hired by a workers’ compensation insurance company and trained to be a workers' compensation claims adjuster.

Jim then became certified with the California Office of Self-Insurance Plans through the Department of Industrial Relations and became the workers’ compensation claims administrator for the San Diego Transit.  Jim subsequently started Workers' Compensation Consulting, providing services and guidance to employers, physicians, attorneys and injured workers.

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7th Inning Stretch Recognized by Community Member

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services recently received a lovely card from a local Santee bus driver named Patti (bus #125).  She wanted to acknowledge Rancho Mesa's commitment to health and wellness through its 7th Inning Stretch daily walks.

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services recently received a lovely card from a local Santee bus driver named Patti (bus #125).  She wanted to acknowledge Rancho Mesa's commitment to health and wellness through its 7th Inning Stretch daily walks.

"Just a quick thank you. I've seen a group walking each day. It has be noticed and appreciated. Thank you for being such good examples for the children and adults in the community. Patti Bus 125"

Thank you, Patti.  We're honored to be an example for our community.

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Excerpt from "Rancho Mesa Encourages Employees to Stay Healthy with the "7th Inning Stretch"

"Twice a day, music fills the air of Rancho Mesa's office.  The hum of keyboards, the clicking of calculators and the various phone conversations come to a halt.  A song signals that it's time to take to the sidewalks of Santee, CA, a song in which is alternated from each of the staff's personal playlist.This ritual is part of Rancho Mesa's Health and Wellness Program.  The daily walks, also known as the "7th Inning Stretch," provide an opportunity for the staff to get away from their desks, get moving, and enjoy the outdoors."

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