New Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Natalie Aguayo as Assistant Client Manager

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is proud to announce the newest addition to its growing team, Natalie Aguayo as Assistant Client Manager.

Natalie has nearly 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, particularly working in account management roles. She has also earned a Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development. 

Originally from Diamond Bar, Natalie recently moved to San Diego and has enjoyed every minute. Outside of work, she likes visiting the beach, attending live shows, and finding new brunch restaurants with her friends. 

Natalie’s years of insurance experience and professional skills make her a valuable addition to our team. We look forward to her future at Rancho Mesa. 

New Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Olivia Velasco as Client Manager

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa is happy to welcome the newest member of our team, Olivia Velasco as a Client Manager in the Human Service Group.

Olivia brings with her an impressive 23 years of experience in insurance, and has dedicated over a decade of her career specifically to the commercial lines side of the industry. In the past, Olivia has worked for a variety of agencies, supporting client needs and managing their accounts.

Olivia was born in Florida but grew up in San Diego. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and discovering new restaurants, as well as camping, being active, and utilizing her makeup artist skills at all types of events.

Velasco’s extensive experience and professional skills make her a major asset to the team, and we are excited for her future at Rancho Mesa.

New Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Joyce Flores as Senior Client Manager

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa is proud to announce the newest addition to our growing account management team, Joyce Flores, as Senior Client Manager.

Joyce has 18 years of insurace experience. Throughout her career, Joyce has also earned her AIS, AINS, and CISR Designations, making her a valuable new member of the team.

Though originally from Northern California, Joyce has lived in San Diego since 2010. Outside of work, she enjoys watching her son play basketball, and listening to and watching live music. She also likes training and spending time with her two new rescue dogs.  

With Flores’s years of insurance experience and professionalism, we are excited to welcome her to the team and we look forward to her future at Rancho Mesa. 

New Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Georgina Diaz

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa would like to announce our newest addition to the team, Georgina Diaz, as Client Coordinator.

Georgina has 8 years of experience in the construction industry, managing services and small projects. Most recently, she has worked in project management and dispatch roles for mechanical and piping contractors.

A San Diego native, Diaz spends much of her free time exploring the city with her toddler. She enjoys the beach, amusement parks, and spending time with her friends and family.

Georgina’s customer service skills and construction knowledge make her a valuable asset to our team of client coordinators. We are excited for her future at Rancho Mesa.

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Jadyn Brandt to Media Communications Team

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa is pleased to introduce a new member to our Media Communications department, Jadyn Brandt, as Client Communications Coordinator.

Jadyn graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies. Through her education and career experience, Jadyn has gained diverse knowledge in writing, media production, and communications, specifically as a producer for a news media group. She uses these well-developed skills to support the Media Communications team.

“I'm excited to be working with the team at Rancho Mesa, and I look forward to learning and growing in this industry,” Brandt said.

Jadyn is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and has lived in San Diego since 2018. In her free time, she enjoys biking, playing soccer, and going to the beach.

We are grateful to have Jadyn’s experience, insight, and positivity on our team, and we are excited for her future at Rancho Mesa.

Rancho Mesa Welcomes New Partner Rory Anderson to Ownership Team

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Account Executive, Rory Anderson, has recently made an exciting step with Rancho Mesa, becoming the newest partner in the company.

Rory joined Rancho Mesa in 2019 as an Account Executive. Since his start, Anderson has dedicated his book of business exclusively to the tree care industry.

Rory was offered the partnership in recognition of his dedication and accomplishments, furthering Rancho Mesa’s success.

“I’m so excited and proud to welcome Rory to our ownership group. His work ethic, interpersonal skills, and strong character are all attributes we are looking for in building our present and future leadership team, I couldn’t be happier to have Rory join that group,” President Dave Garcia said.

We congratulate Rory on his achievement and are proud of his furthered commitment to the Rancho Mesa team.

Employee Spotlight: Maria Lotta Promoted to Assistant Client Manager

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa would like to congratulate team member, Maria Lotta, on her promotion from Client Coordinator to Assistant Client Manager.

Maria joined Rancho Mesa in 2021. As a Client Coordinator she showed impressive initiative and commitment to her team, taking on extra work to support client managers and training many new employees.

Throughout her time here, Maria has excelled working in a variety of industries and has gained the essential experience for her new role. Her hard work and dedication has earned her this promotion to Assistant Client Manager, where she will give more hands-on assistants to client managers.

Rancho Mesa commends Maria for her accomplishments, and we look forward to her continued growth on the team.

Employee Spotlight: Rachel Bristol Promoted to Client Manager

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

We are pleased to congratulate Rachel Bristol on her recent promotion from Assistant Client Manager to Client Manager.

Rachel recently celebrated her 5th anniversary with Rancho Mesa. Since her start in 2019 as a receptionist and Certician©, Rachel has made impressive career strides, moving up to Client Coordinator the following year.

Through her excellent dedication to her team, supporting client managers, she was then promoted to the Assistant Client Manager role in 2022, where she continued to excel and expand her responsibilities.
Throughout her career, Rachel has become our most accomplished client coordinator trainer, dedicating much of her time to training her new team members. In the past two years especially, Rachel has gained valuable experience assisting client managers while also maintaining her own book of clients, to prepare for her new role.

“I am thrilled about my promotion to the position of Client Manager. I look forward to being more hands-on with our clients and taking on new challenges,” Bristol said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn.”

We are thankful for Rachel’s contributions to Rancho Mesa, and we are proud of her impressive career achievements.

Employee Spotlight: Ashley Hunter Earns CRIS Designation

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Assistant Client Manager, Ashley Hunter, took a commendable step in her career recently by earning her CRIS designation.

The Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS®) certification is an educational program for insurance professionals that focuses on the insurance and risk management needs of construction projects and contractors. Those who complete the program prove a dedication to the industry and an expertise in construction insurance and risk management.

“I am glad I have the opportunity to continue to learn and grow within the insurance industry,” Hunter said. “Gaining my CRIS was a big accomplishment for me to complete through one of our busiest times.”

Ashley began her insurance career issuing certificates. She then gained bonding experience working in the Surety department, and has now moved to the Landscape Group managing her own accounts and providing support to the Client Manager.

Rancho Mesa is proud of Ashley’s career achievement and commitment to our team.

Employee Spotlight: Megan Lockhart Promoted to Marketing and Media Communications Specialist

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

Rancho Mesa is excited to announce Megan Lockhart has been promoted to Marketing and Media Communications Specialist.

Megan joined Rancho Mesa in July 2021 as a Surety & Media Communications Assistant where she split her time between the Surety Group and the Media Communications and Client Services Group. After only a few months, she transitioned to the Media Communications and Client Services Coordinator role where she, most notably, assisted clients with the transition from the Risk Management Center to the SafetyOne™ mobile app and website. In September 2023, her role’s focus and title changed to Client Communications Coordinator where she has ultimately honed her strategic communications skills and stepped up to learn new skills when needed in a marketing and media communications capacity.

“I am honored and excited to step into this new role as Marketing and Media Communications Specialist,” Megan said. “I'm looking forward to taking on new responsibilities and initiative within our team!”

Rancho Mesa appreciates the dedication of its team members and is proud to watch them grow in their careers.