Rancho Mesa News
Client Spotlight: Sunrise Bobcat & Hauling Services' Tiffany Carapella Elected to NAWIC Board of Directors
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) San Diego Chapter 21 held its annual election on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Riverwalk Golf Club. Members voted for the chapter’s President-Elect, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and six Directors. Sunrise Bobcat & Hauling Services’ Tiffany Carapella was elected to the Board of Directors.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) San Diego Chapter 21 held its annual election on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Riverwalk Golf Club. Members voted for the chapter’s President-Elect, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and six Directors. Sunrise Bobcat & Hauling Services’ Tiffany Carapella was elected to the Board of Directors.
Carapella is the Chief Financial Officer for Sunrise Bobcat & Hauling Services, Inc., a well-established family-owned business located in Lakeside, CA.
She began her career as a Montessori teacher; but, after starting a family, Carapella found herself working side-by-side with her husband Tom Carapella in the family business.
Tiffany Carapella joined NAWIC in 2018 after hearing her daughter Tosha Carapella, who is Sunrise Bobcat & Hauling Services’ President, share many wonderful things about the organization. Tiffany attended the Fall Conference held in San Diego last year and has become a staple in an organization she now calls family.
“I am helping with Camp NAWIC, was a member of the WIC Week committee this year, and helped to plan and execute our very successful 1st annual Toast to the Trades event,” wrote Tiffany in the NAWIC San Diego Chapter’s Election Guide.
Carapella is a perfect fit for a board position as she is a dedicated team member and always put others first. She has many years of experience being in a leadership position and feels that she is a strong leader.
“I would be open to hearing different ideas and passions and bringing those to light with the help and guidance of my fellow board members,” wrote Carapella.
Tiffany is passionate about giving back to others and being an active influencer in her community. She believes “alongside a team of women who are equally as involved, we could better the community as a whole.”
Congratulations to Tiffany Carapella and all the other ladies who will be serving in leadership roles in the 2019/2020 term, including Kimberly Bell (President) from Pulice Construction, Amber Webb (President-Elect) from Ryan Companies, Shelby Ballow (Vice President) from Dowling Construction, Helen Panebianco (Recording Secretary) from Dynalectric, Edna Rodriguez (Corresponding Secretary) from Herc Rentals, Mary Webb (Treasurer) from Hayward Baker, Hailey Martensen (Director) from J. Geyer Plumbing, Isabel Marocco (Director) from Casper Company, Carol Hutchinson (Director) from United Site Services, Shawn Brown (Director) from RDO Equipment, and Lorena Quintero (Director) from Williams Scotsman.
About Sunrise Bobcat & Hauling Services, Inc.
Sunrise Bobcat and Hauling Service Inc. has been a full service excavation & hauling contractor for over 20 years. We have been dedicated to ourselves to meeting the needs and demands of our customers, both large and small jobs. We will continue to focus on customer satisfaction and safety to maintain our impeccable reputation. For more information, contact info@sunrisebobcat.com.
About NAWIC San Diego Chapter 21
The San Diego Chapter, chartered on April 30, 1959, is very active and involved in the construction industry and the community. Each year the chapter participates in a variety of events including educational seminars and conferences, Women in Construction Week (WIC Week), Block Kids (construction awareness program for children in grades 1 thru 6), CAD/Design/Drafting Contest (High School student activity), Camp NAWIC (a week long program designed to mentor high school girls planning to enter the construction industry), college scholarships, joint meetings with other San Diego professional organizations, and various activities with local charities. To learn more, visit www.nawicsd.org.
Client Spotlight: United Cerebral Palsy San Diego Celebrates 60 Years
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County recently released a video celebrating 60 years of serving people with cerebral pasly, and other disabilities, in the San Diego community. The video highlights how UCP got its start in San Diego County, the support of the Beach & Country Guild, annual fundraising events, and the diverse programs and services they offer.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County recently released a video celebrating 60 years of serving people with cerebral pasly, and other disabilities, in the San Diego community. The video highlights how UCP got its start in San Diego County, the support of the Beach & Country Guild, annual fundraising events, and the diverse programs and services they offer.
Rancho Mesa is honored to serve as their broker and support UCP’s mission.
UCP San Diego is an agency committed to serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families since 1958.
About United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego
UCP is an agency committed to serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families since 1958. 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 www.ucpsd.org.
Client Spotlight: United Cerebral Palsy Presents "Living with Cerebral Palsy"
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County serves people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and their families. Rancho Mesa is honored to serve as their broker and support the organization’s mission.
UCP recently released “Living with Cerebral Palsy,”a video that highlights a few of the people they serve.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County serves people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and their families. Rancho Mesa is honored to serve as their broker and support the organization’s mission.
UCP recently released “Living with Cerebral Palsy,”a video that highlights a few of the people they serve.
About United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego
UCP is an agency committed to serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families since 1958. 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 www.ucpsd.org.
Client Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of East County Hosts Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
On Friday, April 5, 2019 the Boys & Girls Club of East County hosted their annual Youth of the Year Awards ceremony at their Clubhouse location in Santee, CA.
Plaques were awarded to children for excellence in categories ranging from leadership & character, health & life skills, arts, education & career, and sports & recreation. The ceremony is a great way to recognize distinguished youth in the community.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
On Friday, April 5, 2019 the Boys & Girls Club of East County hosted their annual Youth of the Year Awards ceremony at their Clubhouse location in Santee, CA.
Plaques were awarded to children for excellence in categories ranging from leadership & character, health & life skills, arts, education & career, and sports & recreation. The ceremony is a great way to recognize distinguished youth in the community.
Photos provided by Boys & Girls Club of East County
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of East County have been developing, implementing, and providing activities and programs to disadvantaged youth since 1961. Operating in the communities of El Cajon, Lakeside, La Mesa and Santee, the Clubs offer three full –service clubhouses with gymnasiums for children 5-10, and two Teen Centers in La Mesa and El Cajon designated for teens ages 11-18. Providing children with age appropriate activities, trained professional staff, state of the art computer labs; cool, clean, well maintained buildings and a safe, healthy atmosphere to learn and grow has been the ultimate goal of the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County. For more information, visit bgcec.org.
Safety Spotlight: Century Painting Corporation Safety Van
Author, Lauren Stumpf , Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc .
Century Painting Corporation acquired the innovative Safety Training Unit, also known simply as the Safety Van, in May 2018 and the benefits have been endless. The Safety Van is equipped with safety training topics, tools, and protective equipment. Safety meetings were previously held at the Century Painting office, but now Eddie Lopez, Safety Coordinator of Century Painting Corp. travels to the jobsites and trains the employees on the spot; saving time and reducing hassle for the workers. The Safety Van has job specific trainings loaded onto the TV mounted to the back of the van, making it convenient for Eddie to open the van, set up chairs, and give safety presentations to the workers at the jobsite.
Author, Lauren Stumpf , Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc .
Century Painting Corporation acquired the innovative Safety Training Unit, also known simply as the Safety Van, in May 2018 and the benefits have been endless. The Safety Van is equipped with safety training topics, tools, and protective equipment. Safety meetings were previously held at the Century Painting office, but now Eddie Lopez, Safety Coordinator of Century Painting Corp. travels to the jobsites and trains the employees on the spot; saving time and reducing hassle for the workers. The Safety Van has job specific trainings loaded onto the TV mounted to the back of the van, making it convenient for Eddie to open the van, set up chairs, and give safety presentations to the workers at the jobsite.
“The reason Century Painting has this van is because we strive for Safety which is our number one core value. Also to make sure all of our guys go home safe to their families every day” says Eddie Lopez, Safety Coordinator at Century Painting. “We really do care about them [the employees], it’s not all about just working. We care about how they get here and how they go back home every day.”
Century Painting Corporation has 5 core values; safety being number one followed by quality, integrity, team work, and organization. These show in every aspect of their company; the Safety Van being just one.
“Arturo, Victor, and Eddie have really made safety the core of Century Painting Corporation. It is really easy to be their insurance agent when you get to go out to carriers and show them really the crème de la crème of a safe company” says Kevin Howard, Account Executive of the Construction Group at Rancho Mesa. “The main focus of safety for them is the culture; they care about the employees. They treat every single employee like they are a family member.”
About Century Painting Corp
Century Painting Corporation is a California based commercial painting contractor and industrial painting company known for quality workmanship and consistent, on time completion of painting projects. Providing excellent service with unparalleled results is second nature for Century Painting. With two generations of experience working on commercial buildings, Century Painting specializes in product applications such as elastomeric coatings, epoxy coatings, two part polyurethane, and waterproofing, exterior condominiums, apartment complexes, hotels, hospitals, commercial buildings, malls, tenant improvements, clean rooms, biotech, property managements, senior living facilities, resorts, parking structures, high rise painters, office buildings, industrial parks, gas stations, warehouses, projects and more.
First RM365 Advantage Safety Star: Eddie Lopez of Century Painting Corp.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc .
On February 12, 2019, in a close race to become the first Safety Star, Eddie Lopez, Safety Coordinator at Century Painting Corp. was the first to complete the RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program in Construction Safety.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc .
On February 12, 2019, in a close race to become the first Safety Star, Eddie Lopez, Safety Coordinator at Century Painting Corp. was the first to complete the RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program in Construction Safety.
On March 12, 2019, Kevin Howard from Rancho Mesa Insurance presented Eddie with his certificate of completion and stickers to display his accomplishments on a hard hat and company vehicle.
“I mainly decide to do [the RM 365 Advantage Safety Star Program] because of my passion and for the workers. I know how important it is for the company to also make sure that safety is with them everyday. That’s the reason I did it,” said Eddie Lopez when asked about why he decided to participate in the program.
The RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program is available to Rancho Mesa Insurance clients. To enroll in the program, visit www.ranchomesa.com/rm365-advantage-safety-star-program and complete the enrollment form. Or, contact the Client Service department at (619) 438-6869.
Century Painting Corporation is a California based commercial painting contractor and industrial painting company known for quality workmanship and consistent, on time completion of painting projects. Providing excellent service with unparalleled results is second nature for Century Painting. With two generations of experience working on commercial buildings, Century Painting specializes in product applications such as elastomeric coatings, epoxy coatings, two part polyurethane, and waterproofing, exterior condominiums, apartment complexes, hotels, hospitals, commercial buildings, malls, tenant improvements, clean rooms, biotech, property managements, senior living facilities, resorts, parking structures, high rise painters, office buildings, industrial parks, gas stations, warehouses, projects and more.
Client Spotlight: Family Health Centers of San Diego Provides Medication to Displaced Homeless
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Hundreds of San Diego’s homeless were forced to evacuate a downtown shelter on Thursday, December 6, 2018 after heavy rains caused a flash flood.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Hundreds of San Diego’s homeless were forced to evacuate a downtown shelter on Thursday, December 6, 2018 after heavy rains caused a flash flood.
City crews worked with local police, fire fighters and lifeguards to safety evacuate the shelter.
A temporary shelter was established at the SDCCU Stadium where Family Health Centers of San Diego stepped in to provide much needed medications. Many of those staying at the shelter feared their medications were washed away in the flood waters. Several people were cited by the San Diego Union Tribune as seeing personal items like backpacks, clothing and medication floating in the flood water.
Additionally, the American Red Cross provided cots and blankets, the Lucky Duck Foundation contributed clothing, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office donated blankets, Feeding San Diego brought food, and the San Diego Humane Society attended to pets that were also staying at the shelter.
It is unclear when the Alpha Project, the organization who operates the shelter, anticipates the facility to reopen.
About Family Health Centers of San Diego
For more than four decades, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. Annually, our staff provides care to more than 190,000 unique patients—a third of our region’s low-income patients—through more than 800,000 encounters. For more information, visit www.fhcsd.org.
Client Spotlight: Fuller Electric Sponsors The ARGONAUT Obstacle Course Race
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Best friends Trinity Restine (daughter of Jeff Restine from Fuller Electric) and Kaia Hoolihan (daughter of Jeremy Hoolihan from Rancho Mesa Insurance) participated in the The ARGONAUT Holiday Obstacle Course Race (O.C.R.) on December 9, 2018 at Grossmont High School in El Cajon, CA.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Best friends Trinity Restine (daughter of Jeff Restine from Fuller Electric) and Kaia Hoolihan (daughter of Jeremy Hoolihan from Rancho Mesa Insurance) participated in the The ARGONAUT Holiday Obstacle Course Race (O.C.R.) on December 9, 2018 at Grossmont High School in El Cajon, CA.
Children ages 8-13 years old were invited to participate in the physically and mentally challenging O.C.R. In teams of 2 or 4, the young athletes completed 20 obstacles on a 1.5-mile course.
The event required participants to “climb, pull, throw, kick, carry, memorize and run/walk in order to reach the finish line. It may sound easy but navigating your way through these obstacles after crawling across the ‘Mystery Pit’ may change your mind,” states the event’s online description.
Sponsorships from Fuller Electric and others made the event possible.
Client Spotlight: Pacific Western Painting Requests Nominations for Paint-It-Forward Campaign
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rnacho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Pacific Western Painting, an Escondido-based painting contractor, truly appreciates the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to serve as police officers, firefighters, EMTs and retired military personnel throughout the San Diego community.
“As a way to honor these heroes and Pay It Forward in Color, we are now accepting Paint-It-Forward nominations for first-responder heroes whose homes or meeting spaces are in need of a fresh coat of paint,” requests the company.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rnacho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Pacific Western Painting, an Escondido-based painting contractor, truly appreciates the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to serve as police officers, firefighters, EMTs and retired military personnel throughout the San Diego community.
“As a way to honor these heroes and Pay It Forward in Color, we are now accepting Paint-It-Forward nominations for first-responder heroes whose homes or meeting spaces are in need of a fresh coat of paint,” requests the company.
The local painting contractor invites the public to nominate police officers, firefighters, EMTs and retired military personnel living in San Diego County. The nominations can be submitted on the company’s Paint-It-Forward webpage.
Nomination must be submitted by December 14, 2018. The winner will be announced on December 19, 2018.
About Paint-It-Forward.
Across America, painting contractors are joining together to give back to their local communities. The Paint-it-Forward campaign began 10 years ago after ALLBRiGHT Painting participated in ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover. It was so inspirational that they decided to start Paint-It-Forward. Since that time, Paint-It-Forward and similar paint charity programs have been adopted by other painting contractors across the United States and Canada – it has truly grown into a movement!
Client Spotlight: Ickler Electric Corporation Honored with ABC Awards
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
At the recent 2018 Associated Builders and Contractors San Diego Chapter (ABC San Diego) Excellence in Construction Awards, Ickler Electric Corporation was honored with the Subcontractor Excellence in Construction (Under $2 million) award for the Illumina Building 6 Fire Turtle Labs project and a Merit award for the Lilly Biotechnology Center.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
At the recent 2018 Associated Builders and Contractors San Diego Chapter (ABC San Diego) Excellence in Construction Awards, Ickler Electric Corporation was honored with the Subcontractor Excellence in Construction (Under $2 million) award for the Illumina Building 6 Fire Turtle Labs project and a Merit award for the Lilly Biotechnology Center.
“Projects were judged by an independent panel of judges based on a set criteria of safety, innovation, quality of construction, and owner satisfaction,” according to ABC San Diego.
A long-term relationship between Ickler Electric and lllumina has developed into “years of continuous on-site work in nine buildings throughout San Diego,” according to Ickler Electric Corporation’s website.
Congratulations, Ickler Electic Corporation for your continued excellence.
About Ickler Electric Corporation
Ickler Electric Corporation is entering our 31st year of service. We are large enough to have financial stability and vast experience, but still small enough to have a very personal interest in every project. For more information, visit www.icklerelectric.com.