Rancho Mesa News
Are You Ready for Safe + Sound Week?
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Safe + Sound Week, organized by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) along with a number of various organizers and partners, is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the importance and successes of workplace health and safety programs. The event allows companies to share their safety practices with one another to increase workers’ safety.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Safe + Sound Week, organized by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) along with a number of various organizers and partners, is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the importance and successes of workplace health and safety programs. The event allows companies to share their safety practices with one another to increase workers’ safety.
All organizations looking for an opportunity to recognize their commitment to safety are welcome to participate. More than 1,830 businesses are currently signed up to raise awareness about workers’ health and safety!
Your company can participate in 3 easy steps:
Plan and Promote Your Events
Recognize Your Participation
For more information, visit www.osha.gov/safeandsoundweek.
Client Spotlight: Clark Steel Fabricators Participates in Building Lakeside Landmark
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
If you have visited Lakeside, CA in the last month, you have probably driven under the 30-foot high “Lakeside” sign spanning the north end of Maine Avenue. On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, enthusiastic residents watched as the new steel and aluminum sign was installed to welcome visitors to the historic business corridor of Lakeside.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
If you have visited Lakeside, CA in the last month, you have probably driven under the 30-foot high “Lakeside” sign spanning the north end of Maine Avenue.
On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, enthusiastic residents watched as the new steel and aluminum sign was installed to welcome visitors to the historic business corridor of Lakeside.
Rancho Mesa client, Clark Steel Fabricators, Inc. was a part of the team of craftsmen who worked together to create the new sign.
Kim Clark, President/CEO and Kevin Clark, Vice President of Clark Steel Fabricators became involved with this project 8 years ago when Jerry Mosier of the Lakeside Chamber of Commerce asked if they wanted to take on the construction of the sign.
Clark Steel Fabricators has called Lakeside home since 1999. They take pride in the construction of a local landmark.
“Clark Steel is extremely proud to have been involved in fabricating and installing the Lakeside sign,” said Kim Clark. “We love our hometown and are thrilled to be a part of making Lakeside history!”
Among the Lakeside sign, Clark Steel Fabricators has also worked on the San Diego Zoo Treetop Pedestrian Bridge, the Stadium Trolley Station, the College Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, and many other San Diego County structures and facilities.
About Clark Steel Fabricators, Inc.
Clark Steel Fabricators, Inc. was established as a family business in 1977 by Melvin Clark. The company is now run by Mel's children, Kim and Kevin, who have been active in the business since its beginning. Clark Steel Fabricators provides high quality steel construction and installation services to customers primarily in the San Diego County area. To learn more, visit www.ClarkSteelFab.com.
Rancho Mesa Enjoys Annual Family Summer Night
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Rancho Mesa threw their annual Family Summer Night on Saturday, July 27, 2019. This year it was held at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Garden - Liberty Station. Family and friends gathered to enjoy delicious food, crafted drinks, fun games, and good company.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Rancho Mesa threw their annual Family Summer Night on Saturday, July 27, 2019. This year it was held at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Garden - Liberty Station. Family and friends gathered to enjoy delicious food, crafted drinks, fun games, and good company. The night was concluded watching The Lion King, under the stars, at the outdoor cinema space.
A huge thank you to Lori Stone for putting together another successful event!
Rancho Mesa Celebrates Launch of New Agency Management System
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services.
With champagne and cheers, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., a twelve-time Best Practices Agency, celebrates a successful migration from Applied Systems’ TAM agency management system to Applied Systems’ Epic®. To ensure the company continues to stay ahead of the pack with the latest technology, sixteen months ago, the decision was made to upgrade the agency’s internal system.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services.
With champagne and cheers, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., a twelve-time Best Practices Agency, celebrates a successful migration from Applied Systems’ TAM agency management system to Applied Systems’ Epic®. To ensure the company continues to stay ahead of the pack with the latest technology, sixteen months ago, the decision was made to upgrade the agency’s internal system.
The migration process was a labor of love for members of the implementation team, Kim Vasquez and Lori Stone. Without them, this process would not have gone so smoothly.
The implementation team worked for over a year and a half to ensure the transition went off without a hitch. Their diligence and attention to detail was not only to ensure staff were well-trained and prepared for the new system, but also to ensure that Rancho Mesa clients saw no disruption in service.
“I’m so proud of everyone’s dedication, hard work and the overall effort it required to insure that this is yet another OneofOne moment for Rancho Mesa – Cheers!,” said Dave Garcia, President and CEO at Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
After months of intense preparation and weeks of online and in-person training, Rancho Mesa’s staff is well prepared and eager to dive into using the new agency management system.
Rancho Mesa's Sam Brown Appears in 'My MAAC Story' Video
Rancho Mesa’s Sam Brown, Vice President of the Human Services Group, is featured in MAAC’s recently released video “My MAAC Story - Katie.” Katie talks about her journey with MAAC and how the program taught her valuable life skills like writing a resume, opening a bank account and enrolling in a technical training course that has helped her put her life back on track. Sam Brown praises MAAC for providing programs that directly help our communities.
Rancho Mesa’s Sam Brown, Vice President of the Human Services Group, is featured in MAAC’s recently released video “My MAAC Story - Katie.”
Katie talks about her journey with MAAC and how the program taught her valuable life skills like writing a resume, opening a bank account, and enrolling in a technical training course that has helped her put her life back on track. Sam Brown praises MAAC for providing programs that directly help our communities.
Rancho Mesa is honored to partner with MAAC, as they continue to help individuals, like Katie, transform their lives and communities.
Video Provided by MAAC.
“We thank Rancho Mesa for partnering with us, as together we strive to make San Diego a better place.” - MAAC
About MAAC
In 1965, MAAC was founded upon a vision to provide a place where local families in need could find the means to self-sufficiency. Together, members from the San Diego Chapter of the GI Forum, Hermandad Mexicana, Laborer’s Local #89, Association of Mexican-American Educators, and the Council of Latin American Clubs, along with other leaders of San Diego’s Mexican American community turned their vision into reality and founded the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty.To learn more, visit www.maacproject.org.
There’s Still Time to Register for the 2019 Nalp Field Trip
Want to move your landscaping business forward? Rancho Mesa is thrilled to sponsor the 2019 NALP Field Trip, August 6–7 in San Diego, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of LandCare and learn firsthand how they operate every area of their tremendously successful operation. In this short video, event presenter Marty Grunder, president and CEO of Grunder Landscaping Co. and a leading green-industry coach, shares what he’s looking to learn from the LandCare team to drive improvement at his own company and what you can, too.
Want to move your landscaping business forward? Rancho Mesa is thrilled to sponsor the 2019 NALP Field Trip, August 6–7 in San Diego, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of LandCare and learn firsthand how they operate every area of their tremendously successful operation. In this short video, event presenter Marty Grunder, president and CEO of Grunder Landscaping Co. and a leading green-industry coach, shares what he’s looking to learn from the LandCare team to drive improvement at his own company and what you can, too.
For a complete list of information about this event please visit NALP Field Trip: Frank and Marty’s Excellent Adventure or contact Lisa Wood at NALP for more details.
Boys & Girls Clubs of East County Raises $70K at 46th Annual Golf Day
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
On Friday, July 12, 2019 the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County held their 46th annual Golf Day at Singing Hills Golf Resort, Oak Glen Course, in El Cajon, CA.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
On Friday, July 12, 2019 the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County held their 46th annual Golf Day at Singing Hills Golf Resort, Oak Glen Course, in El Cajon, CA.
Pictured from left to right: Chase Hixson, Account Executive of Human Services; Sam Brown, Vice President of the Human Services Group; Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive of Construction.
144 participants showed up to raise nearly $70K which directly supports the after school and summer programs provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County for almost 60 years.
Several companies sponsored the event including Stan Boney & Family, Hunter's Run Apartments, Walmart, Christian Brothers Emergency Building Services, Republic Services, Waste Management, and Rancho Mesa.
Rancho Mesa was honored to take part in the event as both a sponsor and participant.
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. To learn more, please visit www.bgcec.org.
Client Spotlight: Standard Drywall Implements Pre-Work Stretches
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Tom Jolliff from ICW Group sent over a video of Rancho Mesa client, Standard Drywall Inc., carrying out their routine morning stretches before starting the work day. Stretching helps to prevent employees from becoming injured, and Rancho Mesa is proud to see their clients implementing a team, health, and safety culture.
Rancho Mesa's Drew Garcia enlisted personal trainer, Collin Dawson from Bodies By Collin, to develop a stretch program specifically designed for the landscape and construction industries. This program is known as the RM365 Advantage Mobility & Stretch Program™.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Tom Jolliff from ICW Group sent over a video of Rancho Mesa client, Standard Drywall Inc., carrying out their routine morning stretches before the beginning of a work day. Stretching reduces muscle tension, increases movement and coordination, enhances blood circulation, and boosts energy levels. Most importantly, stretching helps to prevent employees from becoming injured, and Rancho Mesa is proud to see their clients implementing a team, health, and safety culture.
RM365 Advantage Mobility & Stretch Program™
Rancho Mesa's Drew Garcia enlisted personal trainer, Collin Dawson from Bodies By Collin, to develop a stretch program specifically designed for the landscape and construction industries. This program is known as the RM365 Advantage Mobility & Stretch Program™. The idea was to create a stretch program that would allow workers to stretch their bodies before starting their day. The program uses the company truck to help employees achieve total body activation in minimal time, while both stretching and strengthening the key muscles that surround common industry injuries. If you would like to learn more about implementing a daily stretch for your employees, visit https://www.ranchomesa.com/mobility-and-stretch-program.
About Standard Drywall
With over 34 years of experience, comprehensive technical knowledge, and a reputation for quality, SDI has become a recognized subcontractor for metal stud, framing, drywall, lath, plaster, cast products and EIFS, with value-added design-assist and pre-construction services. SDI has grown to seven full service regional offices with over 1,200 employees giving us the advantage and flexibility to efficiently mobilize project site teams throughout the Western U.S. within the time frame necessary to ensure a successful project.
Client Spotlight: Three E.L. Hobbs Employees Complete Safety Star Program
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Within the last month, Eduardo Torres, Mike Gonzales, and Richard McDeavitt of E.L. Hobbs, Inc. completed the RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program™. E.L. Hobbs has many more employees signed up and on their way to becoming Safety Star certified. We are proud to partner with a company that holds safety to the highest importance.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Within the last month, Eduardo Torres, Mike Gonzales, and Richard McDeavitt of E.L. Hobbs, Inc. completed the RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program™. E.L. Hobbs has many more employees signed up and on their way to becoming Safety Star certified. Rancho Mesa is proud to partner with a company that holds safety to the highest importance.
The RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program™ in Construction Safety is designed to:
Lower your organization’s probability of work-related injuries while promoting a safety culture.
Give your organization a competitive advantage in the insurance marketplace.
Better understand the major hazards that face your industry and drive insurance premiums.
Lower the organization’s overall insurance cost.
The program is intended for supervisors, foremen, safety coordinators, upper management, and administrators, directors of human resources, facilities/operations managers and safety committee members, respectively. To learn more, please visit the RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program™ page or contact aburley@ranchomesa.com.
About E.L. Hobbs, Inc.
E.L. Hobbs, Inc. is a well respected, fully licensed, insured and bonded company, established in 2006. They specialize in lath, plaster, integral colored plaster, EIFS, fireproofing, drywall and metal framing to both residential and commercial (private sector & public works) projects. To learn more visit, elhobbsinc.com.
GMI Building Services Sends Thanks to Rancho Mesa
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Ashley Hunter, Rancho Mesa’s Receptionist & Certician™, received a beautiful bouquet of yellow flowers from GMI Building Services last week.
The card read, “Thank for all your hard work with our insurance needs. You are really appreciated!!”
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Ashley Hunter, Rancho Mesa’s Receptionist & Certician™, received a beautiful bouquet of yellow flowers from GMI Building Services, last week.
The card read, “Thank for all your hard work with our insurance needs. You are really appreciated!!”
Ashley has been with Rancho Mesa for just over 7 months, and we could not be more grateful to have her part of our team!
Thank you, Ashley! And, thank you GMI Building Services for recognizing our team member.
About GMI Building Services
GMI Building Services is an integrated facility solutions company that provides superior janitorial, maintenance, and security services to our clients throughout Southern California. With a long-standing tradition of innovation, hard work, integrity, and outstanding customer service, GMI has enhanced the cleanliness and safety of facilities and institutions for over 40 years. To learn more, visit www.gmiweb.com.