Employee Spotlight: Ashley Hunter Promoted to Client Manager

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

We are proud to announce Ashley Hunter’s recent promotion from Assistant Client Manager to Client Manager.

Since her start in 2018 as a receptionist and Certician®, Ashley has been committed to her career. Through her hard work and dedication to her team, Ashley was promoted from Client Coordinator to Assistant Client Manager in 2022 within the Landscape and Tree Care Group where she furthered her client management skills and insurance knowledge.

Throughout her career here, Ashley has remained a reliable and valuable member of her team. Her hard work and experience, including training many other team members, has prepared her for the client manager role.

We are proud of Ashley’s career achievements and look forward to her continued success.

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.

Happy Halloween from Rancho Mesa

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Happy Halloween from the Rancho Mesa team! We're in the spooky spirit today. The team enjoyed a spooktacular potluck and costume contest, with Amy Johnston taking first place as a pink flamingo rider, Ashley Hunter winning second place as 'Holly Guacamole,' and Rachel Bristol snagging third place dressed as 'Jake From State Farm.'

We wish everyone a safe night filled with frights and delights! 🎃

Employee Spotlight: Ashley Hunter Promoted to Assistant Client Manager

Author, Megan Lockhart, Media Communications and Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa congratulates team member Ashley Hunter on her promotion to Assistant Client Manager within the Landscape Group.

Ashley joined Rancho Mesa in 2018 as a receptionist and Certician®. Since then, she has worked as a client coordinator on various teams within the agency before joining the Landscape Group.

As an Assistant Client Manager, Ashley is honing her skills, learning essential job functions and responsibilities while working alongside other client managers on her team.

“I am excited for this opportunity and eager to step into this new role while continuing to learn more about the industry,” Hunter said.

Rancho Mesa commends Ashley for her hard work and accomplishments. We can't wait to see all she will achieve in her new role.

Rancho Mesa Mixes Drinks and Makes Memories at CompWest Event

Author, Megan Lockhart, Surety and Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Information provided by CompWest.

On Wednesday, September 29, several members of our Rancho Mesa team attended the End of Summer Thank You Event hosted by CompWest as a thank you for Rancho Mesa’s partnership and hard work with the organization.

Rancho Mesa coordinators and executives mingled with CompWest representatives at You & Yours Distilling Co. and concocted unique cocktails at their own mixing stations. 

“I really liked meeting Jeraldine [Hartson] and James [Ruby]. It was nice to put faces to the names and to try two different cocktails that I would normally not order,” Ashley Hunter, Account Coordinator with Rancho Mesa, said. “We learned how to measure, shake, stir and pour two cocktails, a Prized Pony and a Chai Maple Old Fashioned. I liked the Old Fashioned better than the Prized Pony because it wasn’t as sweet.”

Through her experience making her own cocktail, Hunter learned new techniques.

“I learned that you put all the ingredients into the cocktail first and add the liquor last. I always did the opposite of this at home,” Hunter said.

The event also allowed Rancho Mesa’s Account Executive Jeremy Hoolihan to gain new knowledge about the history of some cocktails.

“I learned that a Gin & Tonic was originally introduced to the British army to stop the spread of malaria and scurvy. A natural ingredient in gin fended off malaria while the lime added to the drink worked against scurvy,” Hoolihan said.

Rancho Mesa is thankful for its partnership with CompWest and for hosting us for a social event that facilitated community between our two companies.

“These types of social events… build community and strengthen relationships between carriers and brokers,” Amber Webb, Account Executive with Rancho Mesa, said. “I was able to learn about the background of both Jeraldine and James with CompWest and how they have arrived at their current positions. We discussed the appetite of CompWest and some of their underwriting tactics. This allows me and the rest of the RMI team to better understand how best to represent our clients to them as well as help them to understand what types of clients we are working with.”

About CompWest Insurance
CompWest Insurance Company, part of the AF Group, is a dynamic provider of workers’ compensation insurance in California and select Western states, targeting customers in health care, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, retail and wholesale services, and artisan contractors, ranging in premium up to $1,500,000 (maximum of $500,000 for artisan contractors). They provide leading strategies to small and mid-market employers who desire to achieve long-term cost savings. To learn more, visit www.CompWestInsurance.com

IICF Hosts Family Fun Night

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications & Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

On Thursday, August 12, 2021 the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) hosted a Summer Family Fun Night. The event strikingly raised over 42 thousand dollars, directly benefiting nonprofits who support children’s education and well being in San Diego County through the IICF Community Grants Program.

ICCF is a non-profit made up of insurance professionals who help local communities by providing grants, volunteers, and leadership to nonprofits and charities.

Rancho Mesa’s Ashley Hunter, Brittani Davis, Emily Marasso, Kevin Howard, and Sam Brown had a blast with their kids while they played mini golf, swung at the batting cages, and rode go-karts at Family Fun Centers in San Diego, CA.

Rancho Mesa is a proud supporter of IICF and their mission! To learn more, visit www.iicf.org.

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!!”

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.

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!