Employee Spotlight: Megan Smidt Earns MLIS Certification

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

Client Manager in the Human Services Group, Megan Smidt, took an important new stride in her career by earning her MLIS® certification on Tuesday, January 24.

The Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS®) designation is an educational program for insurance professionals and risk managers. It requires five core courses as well as 6 hours of approved continuing education credits to maintain the designation each year.

“Megan's achievement demonstrates such a strong commitment to her craft and Rancho Mesa's clients. I honestly couldn't be prouder to have her as a Human Services Group team member,” Sam Brown, Vice President of the Human Services Group, said. “She is setting the bar high!”

Megan has nearly a decade of experience working in the insurance industry. Rancho Mesa is proud of her hard work and dedication to advancing her career and for setting a OneofOne® example in the industry.

IIAB San Diego Hosts Celebrity Waiters Holiday Party for Charity

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

For 31 years, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of San Diego (IIAB San Diego) have hosted its Annual Celebrity Waiters Holiday Party for Charity. 

Industry leaders gathered on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Bahia Resort Hotel on San Diego’s Mission Bay to raise funds for the Burn Institute and Healing Wave Aquatics.  Toys and canned foods were also collected for the El Nido Transitional Housing Program at Interfaith Shelter Network.

Rancho Mesa Vice Presidents Sam Clayton and Sam Brown along with Account Executives Kevin Howard and Amber Webb, Associate Account Executive Jack Marrs, Account Managers Christina Haake, John Parker, and Megan Smidt, with Account Coordinator Rachel Bristol celebrated the holidays and the spirit of giving while supporting the IIAB‘s efforts to raise awareness and much needed funds for local charities.

Sam Clayton, the outgoing IIAB San Diego President, introduced the incoming Board of Directors at the annual event. While his term nears its conclusion, it’s not the end to Rancho Mesa’s support of the philanthropic endeavors of the organization.

Rancho Mesa is proud to be a member of the IIAB San Diego.

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa’s Megan Smidt Promoted to Account Manager

Author, Emily Marasso, Media Communications & Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurances Services, Inc.

A little over a year ago, Rancho Mesa welcomed Megan Smidt to our team. Her seven-plus years of commercial insurance industry knowledge, upbeat attitude, and drive to learn has led to her promotion to Account Manager in our Human Services group.

“Megan has worked diligently over the last year, proving that she has the experience and knowledge required to manage a book of business.  We are excited to see her step into this new role with RMI,” writes Kim Vasquez, Vice President of Account Services with Rancho Mesa.

Please help us congratulate Megan on her promotion and we look forward to her bright future.

Employee Spotlight: Megan Smidt Joins Account Management Team

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is excited to announce the hiring of Megan Smidt as an Assistant Account Manager.

Megan has been in the commercial insurance industry for over 5 years. She started out on the service side and shortly after moved into sales. She truly enjoys working with insurance and zealously takes on the challenges the industry throws at her.

Megan was born in Sandy, Utah, but moved to North County, San Diego as a young child. She has lived in Ramona, CA for almost 2 years. Megan is married to her husband, James, and they have a young daughter, Brynnley as well as her bonus son, David.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is ecstatic to welcome Megan Smidt to the RMI team!