Melanie Delgado, Right at Home
"Thank you for the welcome, both Crystell and myself left there feeling very special and that we are turning a new leaf with very supportive people.”
Rachel Davis, Waldorf School of San Diego
“Thank you so much for all of your support with this audit. Not having our business manager has created a lot of stress but knowing that we have Rancho Mesa's support offered us peace of mind and we are incredibly grateful.”
Chris Cabral, Chief Administrative Officer, Nation's Finest
“Sam Brown and the Rancho Mesa team are excellent to work with. Sam is knowledgeable, approachable, and a pleasure to work with. There are a lot of insurance options, but Nation’s Finest has found a home with Rancho Mesa. We know we can rely on their team for prompt service and quick replies to our (many!) questions. We would recommend Sam Brown to other nonprofits searching for great rates and great customer service.”
Joan McKinney, Vocational Visions
“We have selected Rancho Mesa as our vendor of the year! You got us connected to Philadelphia and the GPS for our vehicles and now the huge savings for our worker’s comp insurance! ”
Susan Park, High Tech High
“Sam- Thank you for your guidance through the development of our student internship protocols and other topics. I appreciate your knowledge and the clarity you brought to each discussion. Alyssa - You have been an amazing resource and support for our anti-harassment and mandated reporter training rollout. Thank you again and again for your availability and responsiveness.”
David Carucci, United Cerebal Palsy of San Diego County
“Since we have been a client of Rancho Mesa, Dave Garcia and his staff have helped us here at UCP be better at managing our employee needs for safety training and injury awareness. They have on many occasions brought us new and innovative ways to manage our insurance costs, keep our staff safe and make certain that we are always in a position to point our efforts at what matters the most … serving persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families here in our community. In plain English, they are innovative, professional and they care!”
Chris Fife, Executive Director, Pathfinder Ranch
"Rancho Mesa has gone above and beyond by making high quality employee training available through the Risk Management System. The Harassment Training Course was outstanding and makes a big difference for a non-profit organization such as ours."
Deedre Robles, Chief Financial Officer, Center For Community Solutions
“CCS has partnered with Rancho Mesa and Sam Brown since 2011. Sam has been an incredible support to CCS, as we navigate the complexities of risk management and the insurance world. He ensures we have the most up-to-date information to make informed decisions concerning insurance coverage, while also taking the time to understand the needs and compliance requirements related to our nonprofit organization.
He and the entire team are patient and professional with the numerous questions and requests we regularly have for them. We are extremely grateful to have such an amazing team ensuring we have the best possible coverage. Thank you Sam Brown, Claudia Garczewski, and the entire Rancho Mesa team for your outstanding service!”
Lane Avery, The Ocean Institute
"Sam Brown has been a valued insurance partner for the Ocean Institute for several years. We have complex land and maritime operations, requiring extensive industry knowledge and mastery of details. Sam has supported us by providing timely and thoughtful responses as well as alternative approaches. It is a pleasure to work with Sam and the team and Rancho Mesa."
Jodie Saunderson, Orange County Rescue Mission
“Sam Brown has been a wonderful business partner for the Orange County Rescue Mission. I know I can count on Sam to answer my questions and assist me in navigating even the most complex work injury cases. I highly recommend Sam Brown and the team at Rancho Mesa.”
Pebbles Dumon, CFO, Adjoin
“[Adjoin] has partnered with Sam Brown/Rancho Mesa Insurance Services for our Workers Compensation policy since July 2013. In the five plus years of this partnership, we have maintained a long-term relationship with one insurance carrier and Sam continues to actively manage our account resulting in steady or reduced premiums. We appreciate that Sam’s commitment to [Adjoin] has not wavered over the years.”
Bruce Neufeld, CFO, United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
"You think outside the box and come up with ways of improving and preventing issues from arising. You are the Best!"
Forrest Higgins, III, CFO, Boys & Girls Club of East County
"I really appreciate all that you do for our kids and their families."
Mike Austin, CFO, Friendship Shelter, Inc.
"Friendship Shelter is fortunate in the worker safety arena - we don’t get injured very often. When something does happen, though, it’s a little bit of a scramble. In mid-2017 our maintenance manager was cut on the job operating a circular saw. I got the call and the question – where do I go? “Circular saw”creates a serious mental picture. I called Sam Brown at Rancho Mesa who responded in moments with the Kaiser On-the-Job location nearest our employee and treatment was rendered soon thereafter. In the end, there was no loss of limb or even lost time, but Rancho Mesa treated it like it was a major incident. That’s the kind of treatment we get no matter what the issue and why we love Rancho Mesa."
Andrew Simone, Providence Speech & Hearing Center
“Sam Brown elevated the appeal to the highest level when the state workers’ comp board wanted to change our workers’ comp class codes. He researched similar organizations, class definitions, and job duties to make the best possible argument in our favor. I’m certain he will never back down when advocating for Providence. Sam Brown’s careful attention to detail saves us money. The most recent example is an $18,000 error on our Workers’ Compensation audit. Thank you, Sam!”
Marcia Dillenback, Planned Parenthood
“Sam, thank you for being a true partner the last two years. You demonstrated what a high quality broker “looks” like. We appreciate everything you did for Planned Parenthood. Thank you!”
Rebeca Valenzuela, Esq., Director of Human Resources, Toward Maximum Independence
"Having Rancho Mesa in our corner makes us feel safe, knowledgeable, and confident in daily business operations. Thank you!"
Bruce Neufeld, CFO, United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
"The team you have built is top notch. Every interaction I have with your staff has immediate responses with accurate useful information."
Dennis Haggar, Director of Human Resources, Interfaith Community Services
“Rancho Mesa’s support and commitment towards our agency’s risk management goals has been unwavering since day one! We’ve been fortunate to have Sam Brown actively involved with our safety committee, where he has shared his knowledge and expertise of workers’ compensation trends and best workplace safety practices to further educate and raise awareness within our organization, contributing towards the reduction in our ex mod rating! We greatly value this partnership with Rancho Mesa and their efforts to better our organization.”
Kathleen Macka, Administrator, Avenue Home Care, Inc.
"Placing all of Avenue Home Care’s insurance needs with Rancho Mesa has been one of the best decisions for our company! I was completely lost when it came to our insurance needs and response from our previous broker to questions or needs seemed to take days. Chase has educated me regarding our various insurance needs and the Rancho Mesa office is always prompt with replies to an queries or needs. Thank you Chase and Rancho Mesa!"
