Client Spotlight: UCP to Host 38th Annual Golf Classic

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County is set to hold their 38th Annual Golf Classic, benefiting the programs and services provided to children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The event will be held at El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, CA on Monday, August 17, 2020.

As an advocate for UCP's mission and 5th consecutive year grand sponsor, Rancho Mesa is honored to be a part of this event and help support the organization.

San Diego Padres Infielder Greg Garcia, Rancho Mesa President Dave Garcia’s son, is recognized by UCP Annual Golf Classic as a 2020 Honorary Chairman.

About United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
The mission of UCP of San Diego County is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. By making solid steps, UCP can build a better community for all in the process. For more information, visit ucpsd.org.

To become a sponsor or for upcoming event questions contact Marc Carucci at mcarucci@ucpsd.org or call (858) 571-5365 x112.

A Silver Lining

Author, Emily Marasso, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Day 92 in quarantine: you’re starting to forget what day of the week it is, wondering if your jeans remember who you are, and thinking about when this pandemic might be behind us for good. It’s hard to think of a silver lining through all of this, but there are glimmers of hope. 

Many are working from home and some are only beginning to return to work. At Rancho Mesa, we are lucky to have continued business as usual - well, as usual as it can be given most of us have not been in the office for months. Christina Haake, Account Manager, says she misses her friends and family in Santa Barbara most, but misses being spontaneous. “Now everything has to be planned and timed: going to the store, video calls, etc.” When asked what she has learned from the stay-at-home order, she said it has made her realize how important it is to show affection as much as possible because you never know the next time you will have the chance. Christina is a Disneyland annual pass holder and is counting down the days until she can sport her favorite pair of ears, once again.

Pictured: Christina Haake.

Pictured: Kimmie Parker and John Parker.

Then, there are the anxious sports fans. Quiet nights on the diamond, the void of fantasy league notifications and reruns on Monday nights take the place of watching the ol’ pigskin fly live on TV. John Parker, Account Manager, from our La Mesa office, is currently sheltered-in-place with his family and has been collecting baseball cards to occupy his free time over that last few months. His wife, on the other hand, has been enjoying virtual baby showers for their first child, who is due this Summer! Their babymoon to Palm Springs may be on hold, but John says it gives them something to look forward to when life gets back to normal. Both of them love music and going to local concerts, so they can’t wait to be outside again enjoying their favorites with friends.

Daniel Frazee, Executive Vice President, is occupying his time by watching all the Avengers movies with his four children. As much as he loves having them home, Daniel is the office social butterfly and admits he misses the interaction with his co-workers. Through this ordeal, Daniel has continued to work from the La Mesa office, along with Account Executive Jeremy Hoolihan. “I’ve worked with Jeremy for years and this situation has actually brought us much closer.” 

Pictured: Emily Marasso and husband.

Personally, I can’t wait to hear the words, “may I take your plate for you?” Or, “would you like another refill?” But, in all seriousness, almost everyone I have spoken with about the temporary shutdown has said – don’t take the little things for granted like going to Costco without feeling like you’re standing in an amusement park line,  leaving the house without a facial covering, hugging your loved ones, or sitting at a restaurant to eat. Our daily routines are far from normal, but we are getting there as more and more businesses and services begin to open up. The silver lining in all of this is that we’ve learned to appreciate each other and the things around us. I am happy to say I know most of my neighbors now, thanks to this!

In a world where everything is becoming automated, digital and rushed, this pandemic is reminding us of a simpler time. What are you looking forward to when this has passed? "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light," Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Rancho Mesa’s 7th Inning Stretch Goes Virtual

Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa’s staff is accustomed to their twice daily “7th Inning Stretch,” a walk around the neighborhood designed to get people moving and away from their desks. It’s a time to take a break from busy schedules, talk to coworkers, build strong relationships and get outdoors.

Since Rancho Mesa’s staff members are now working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some have found a fun way to continue their daily “7th Inning Stretch” as a group, while still practicing social distancing.

Using video group chats on their smart phones, coworkers are able to take their “7th Inning Stretch” walks with their peers.

As they each walk around their respective neighborhoods, coworkers chat and exercise while keeping a little sense of normalcy in this unprecedented time.

If you are working remotely and miss the face-to-face contact you used to have with your coworkers, consider incorporating your own virtual “7th Inning Stretch” at your company.

Stay healthy and safe!

Podcast Episode 3 Now Available

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Episode 3 of the Safety and Risk Management podcast network is now available to be heard on demand.

In epsisode 3, Drew Garcia, Vice President of the Landscape Group at Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, discusses landscape safety, operations, best practices, and industry advice with Fred Peratt, President of Enviornmental Enhancements.

About Enviornmental Enhancements
Founded in 2001, Environmental Enhancements is a landscaping company in DC and Sterling, Virginia that provides a full range of environmentally-friendly landscaping services to commercial property managers and homeowners. Washington Business Journal ranked them among the top ten leading landscaping companies in the DC and Sterling area. To learn more, visit eelandscaping.com.

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Employee Spotlight: Julie Eversoll Joins Surety Department

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Julie Eversoll as an Account Coordinator for the Surety Department.

Julie has years of experience working in customer service and managing accounts as she has previously held positions in accounting, finance, and sales.

Julie was born and raised in San Diego. She and her late husband of 33 years raised 2 sons together. Julie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, golfing, hiking, and loves spending time at the beach and desert.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is excited to welcome Julie Eversoll to the RMI team!

Employee Spotlight: Sandra Broughton Joins Human Services Team

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Sandra Broughton as an Account Manager for the Human Services team.

Sandra has been in the insurance industry for 12 years. Her vast expertise and energetic personality makes her a perfect fit for the Rancho Mesa team.

Sandra enjoys hiking, gardening, playing sports, traveling, baking, spending time with her family & friends, and binge watching Netflix.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is excited to welcome Sandra Broughton to the RMI team!

Employee Spotlight: Megan Smidt Joins Account Management Team

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is excited to announce the hiring of Megan Smidt as an Assistant Account Manager.

Megan has been in the commercial insurance industry for over 5 years. She started out on the service side and shortly after moved into sales. She truly enjoys working with insurance and zealously takes on the challenges the industry throws at her.

Megan was born in Sandy, Utah, but moved to North County, San Diego as a young child. She has lived in Ramona, CA for almost 2 years. Megan is married to her husband, James, and they have a young daughter, Brynnley as well as her bonus son, David.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is ecstatic to welcome Megan Smidt to the RMI team!

Are you OneofOne? Take Your Career ‘Above and Beyond’ with RMI

“It’s a total team effort that makes us stand out from the rest.”

- Rancho Mesa Employee

“It’s a total team effort that makes us stand out from the rest,” writes a Rancho Mesa employee. Following an impressive 2019, Rancho Mesa has grown its staff over 10% and is looking for like-minded people to join the team and further their careers.

“I’m so excited to be a part of this energetic, diverse and creative group of people,” says Rancho Mesa President Dave Garcia. “As Rancho Mesa grows, our company culture becomes even more important for us to maintain and attract the right people.”

Part of that company culture includes an employee-driven yearly theme. Rancho Mesa’s theme for 2020 is going ‘Above and Beyond' in everything that we do, from providing clients with insurance guidance to filming workshops for those who were unable to attend. We are excited to accept the challenge and find a way to consistently raise the bar of expectation and services we offer to our clients and community. Learn more about Rancho Mesa through StudioOne™, where we produce media featuring our clients, partners, services and more.

Our clients are genuinely our biggest champions. “Rancho Mesa has been a true partner in our tremendous growth throughout the years as they serve all 7 of our Offices throughout the United States,” writes Susan Baldassari from Standard Drywall. We believe relationships, whether with our clients or employees, is where Rancho Mesa excels. Take a moment to see what our clients have to say about their relationships with us.

Rancho Mesa currently has open positions for experienced account managers (10+ years in the industry) and are always actively looking for people that share our vision, regardless of their experience.

With our aggressive pay scale, multiple bonus plans, comprehensive health benefits, and OneofOne® 401K offering, our benefits package is truly ‘Above and Beyond’ the norm.

If you’re thinking you would be a perfect fit for Rancho Mesa’s relationship-focused team-centric culture, please reach out to us for an interview by sending us an email/resume to info@ranchomesa.com and let us know how you share our vision.

Developing Solutions • Building Trust • Protecting Clients  –  ONE RELATIONSHIP AT A TIME.™

BHHC Celebrates 50 Years

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Box of See’s Candies BHHC delivered to the Rancho Mesa office as a ‘Thank You’ for partnering with them during their 50 years of success.

Rancho Mesa would like to congratulate their partner Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) on 50 years of successfully insuring local businesses.

BHHC has been providing OneofOne® workers’ compensation services to Rancho Mesa clients for more than 20 years.

“Without a doubt their support and partnership has been a key to our success. We certainly respect their business acumen but value their integrity and how they “Do The Right Thing” over and over again. Congratulations!!!” expressed Dave Garcia, President and CEO of Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

BHHC’s Workers Compensation division is committed to providing injured workers with compassionate care and access to effective, timely treatment and support. The combined strengths of their specialized, in-house service teams, tailored risk management services, return-to-work programs, proactive claim management and fraud prevention help contribute to superior claim outcomes and set BHHC above competitors.

About Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
The Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is a group of six insurance carriers that are part of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast. For more information, visit www.bhhc.com/bhhc-culture.aspx

StudioOne™ Launches Safety and Risk Management Podcast Network

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

StudioOne™, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services' media productions team, is very excited to announce the launch of its Safety and Risk Management podcast network.

The podcast series addresses safety and risk management issues that can affect a business's bottom line. The first few episodes provide insights from award-winning safety experts in the landscape industry.

Subscribe to the StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management Network podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, or Spotify to never miss an episode!

To find the StudioOne™ podcast in any of the above apps on your mobile device, type in “StudioOne Safety and Risk” in the search box. You can also listen from your computer by visiting www.RanchoMesa.com/StudioOne or anchor.fm/ranchomesa.

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