Dave Garcia Joins ICW Groups’ Trusted Advisor Board

Authors, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager and Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa’s President and CEO Dave Garcia was recently invited to serve on ICW Group’s Trusted Advisor Board.

The distinguished members will meet to discuss ICW Group’s role within the insurance industry and provide a broker’s perspective.

Dave currently serves on several President Advisory Councils and is truly honored to be a member of ICW Group’s Trusted Advisor Board. “Working with and partnering with Kevin, Paul, Stephanie, and the entire ICW service team over the years has been a huge part of our success at Rancho Mesa. I’m excited for the opportunity to be a part of their Trusted Advisor Board!” says Dave Garcia.

About ICW Group
Based in San Diego, ICW Group Insurance Companies is the largest privately held group of insurance companies domiciled in California. Quoting more than $3 billion annually, ICW Group represents a group of Property, Auto and Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers, including Insurance Company of the West and Explorer Insurance Company.

Additionally, ICW Group was recently recognized as the 16th ranked carrier in Direct Work Comp premiums written nationwide. ICW Group is recognized nationally as an industry leader in helping policyholders achieve fewer and less costly claims, and is committed to meeting the needs of its policyholders and elevating the trusted agents and brokers who advise them. More information is available at www.icwgroup.com.

Employee Spotlight: Rachel Bristol Joins Rancho Mesa's Certificate Department

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Rachel Bristol as a member of the certificate department and receptionist.

Rachel graduated from San Diego State University with a B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in Zoology, and went on to receive her M.A. in Biology from Miami University. Prior to Rancho Mesa, she worked at San Diego Safari Park as a private and public tour guide. Her strong customer service skills make her ideal for the certificate department and Rancho Mesa's front desk.

Rancho Mesa is excited to welcome Rachel Bristol to the RMI team, as she begins her new career in the insurance business!

Rancho Mesa Recognized as Best Practices Agency for 13 Consecutive Years

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., a leading Southern California commercial insurance brokerage, has been recognized by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) as a Best Practices Agency for the thirteenth consecutive year.

The 2019 Best Practices Study conducted by the Big “I” and Reagan Consulting subjectively scored and ranked agencies on 33 performance factors. Out of 1,349 nominated agencies, only 267 qualified for the coveted Best Practices designation as industry leaders.

“Since 1993, the Best Practices Study has examined top performing agencies across the country,” according to the study’s website. “The purpose of the research is to compile the operating statistics of the country's leading agents and brokers. This provides the industry benchmarks and operational information on growth, profitability, productivity and financial stability.” A list of the 2018 Best Practices agencies is available here. The 2019 study will be released later this year. Visit the Big “I” website for the 2018 study results.

About Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big "I") is a national alliance of more than a quarter million business owners and their employees who offer all types of insurance and financial services products. For more information, visit www.independentagent.com/best-practices/Pages/Become-BP/become-bp.aspx.

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.

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:

1. Sign Up

2. Plan and Promote Your Events

3. 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.

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. 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.

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 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. 

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.

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.