Rancho Mesa Attends Farmers Insurance Open With Sentry Insurance

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

Rancho Mesa’s Sam Clayton, Jeremy Hoolihan, Kevin Howard, and Chase Hixson were the guest of Sentry Insurance company at the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament played at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Friday January 25, 2019. 

Pictured from left to right: Sam Clayton; John Fischel, West Coast Regional Executive; Chase Hixson; Jeremy Hoolihan; Kevin Howard; and Nic Hernandez, West Coast Underwriting Manager for Sentry.

The unbelievable field of PGA Tour Professionals included Tiger Woods, Rory McIIroy, Ricky Fowler, Jason Day, and 2018 Fed Ex champion Justin Rose. Rose went on to win shooting -21 for the weekend!

“The golf, weather, fans, and spending time with one of our premier carrier partners was an amazing experience” said Sam Clayton, Vice President, Construction Group at Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. is proud to partner with Sentry Insurance. They hand-picked Rancho Mesa as a business partner to grow their market share, due to Rancho Mesa’s expertise in the construction area.

About Sentry

Sentry Insurance started in 1904 and has grown to become one of the largest, and financially secure mutual insurance companies in the nation. They have recently opened their West Coast Regional office in Irvine, CA. At Sentry—because they are a mutual insurance company—their business is built on a foundation of service to their policyholders. Although they’ve grown and changed a lot over the past 110 years, one thing hasn’t changed. They still work to serve policyholders, and to help their clients’ businesses thrive. For more information, visit www.sentry.com.

Employee Spotlight: Whitney Chiriboga Promoted to Account Coordinator

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

Rancho Mesa is pleased to announce and congratulate Whitney Chiriboga on her promotion to Account Coordinator.

Whitney's experience in customer service and the certificate department makes her transition to Account Coordinator a perfect fit.

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.

Congratulations, Whitney!

Employee Spotlight: Casey Craig visits Lambeau Field with Sentry Insurance Company

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

Casey Craig, Rancho Mesa’s PaintOne™ program director, was the guest of Sentry Insurance Company at the Green Bay Packers vs. the Arizona Cardinals game played at historic Lambeau Field on December 2, 2018. Casey is pictured with Dennis Levesque, the Regional Vice President, along with Nic Hernandez, West Coast Underwriting Manager for Sentry.

Casey, as one of only three brokers from California in attendance, was selected for this amazing bucket-list trip based on both his and Rancho Mesa’s relationship with Sentry. It was truly at trip of firsts for Casey as he experienced his first sub 32 degree tailgate as well as behind the scenes tour of the historic venue.

Rancho Mesa Celebrates the Holidays!

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

December 1, 2018 marked the beginning of the holiday season and Rancho Mesa’s annual Christmas Party at the San Diego Yacht Club on Shelter Island.

Staff and guests enjoyed an evening filled with food, drinks, music, casino games, prizes and holiday cheer.

Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

Employee Spotlight: Lauren Stumpf Joins Rancho Mesa's Media Communications Department

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Lauren Stumpf as a media communications assistant.

Lauren is a recent communications graduate looking to develop her career in media, public relations and corporate communications.

She enjoys the outdoors and likes to spend her time at the beach, hiking, and traveling with friends and family. She grew up in Mendocino, CA and has moved to San Diego to advance her communications career.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is excited to welcome Lauren Stumpf to the RMI team!

Employee Spotlight: Ashley Hunter Joins Rancho Mesa's Certificate Department

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Ashley Hunter as a receptionist and certician™ in the certificate department.

With a background in customer service, Ashley’s attention to detail and personality makes her ideal for the certificate department and Rancho Mesa's front desk.

Ashley was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She lives in Lakeside with her son, Jacob. In her free time she enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services sincerely welcomes Ashley Hunter to the RMI team!

Employee Spotlight: John Parker Earns CRIS Designation

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

John Parker, an Account Manager at Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, recently earned his Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation through the International Risk Management Institute.

“The Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS®) program is a specialized curriculum focusing on the insurance and risk management needs of construction projects and contractors,” according to IRMI.

As a member of the Rancho Mesa Construction Group, John’s training has allowed him to gain a specialized expertise in both construction insurance and risk management that will directly benefit his construction clients.

Congratulations, John!

Rancho Mesa Bowls for Charity at IICF 11th Annual Tournament

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

Rancho Mesa’s Yvonne Gallagher, John Parker, Jeremy Hoolihan and Sam Brown participated in the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) 11th Annual Bowling for Charity tournament on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Kearny Mesa Bowl.

The annual event raises funds to support grants, volunteer service and leadership to local nonprofit organizations.

About Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) helps communities and enriches lives by uniting the collective strengths of the insurance industry in providing grants, volunteer service and leadership to local nonprofit organizations. for more information, visit www.iicf.org.

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Steven Rose

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

Steven Rose, Media Communications Intern

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce Steven Rose has joined our team as an Media Communications Intern.

Steven, a full-time graphic design student at Platt College, assists Rancho Mesa's team as a production assistant and video editor in the media communications department.  

In his free time, Steven enjoys designing visual graphics, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services sincerely welcomes Steven to the RMI team!

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Kim Polangco

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

Kim Polangco, Account Coordinator

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce Kim Polangco has joined our team as an Account Coordinator.

Kim's professional background began in the tax preparation industry, where she spent the last few years managing multiple offices.  She has decided to take her financial knowledge and managerial skills and apply them to commercial insurance industry. 

Kim was born and raised in San Diego. She is a mother of three amazing children who keep her very busy. She enjoys going to the beach with her fiancé and their children. 

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services sincerely welcomes Kim to the RMI team!