Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa’s Christina Haake Elected President of PWI

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

On Friday, December, 13, 2024 Senior Client Manager Christina Haake was elected President of Professionals within Insurance (PWI) San Diego.

PWI is an organization that brings together local insurance professionals in San Diego County and provides opportunities for networking, career development, education and connection through events that give back to the community.

The inauguration took place at PWI’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Breakfast at the Admiral Baker Golf Course. Haake was joined by her Rancho Mesa team members who attended to support and celebrate her achievement.

“My first year at RMI I went to a PWI event to meet others in the insurance industry. It was exactly what I was looking for in a group,” Haake said. “I got to talk with members that were in different stages in their careers and roles in the industry, and also be social and do fun things around San Diego, all while raising money for some amazing charities.”

Haake has over a decade of experience in the insurance industry. She previously held the position of Secretary on the PWI board, and has personally coordinated many events for the organization.

“I'm super excited and honored to be the President of PWI in 2025.  PWI has and always will have a special place in my heart,” Haake said. “These members have not only become my friends but my mentors and have always been there to support me throughout my career and other milestones in my life.”

Rancho Mesa commends Haake on her leadership accomplishment, making a positive impact within the insurance industry.

Rancho Mesa and Sentry Insurance Enjoy Night at Aztecs Football Game

On Friday, November 8, 2024, Rancho Mesa employees were joined by the Sentry Insurance leadership team to watch the SDSU Aztecs football game at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

Rancho Mesa was honored to host our Sentry guests, John & Lynne Fischl, Nic Hernandez, Joanne Rodriquez and Gabe Mendez in Rancho Mesa’s suite box.

“It was fun to have many of our talented service team members, including two of our newest members Joyce Flores and Olivia Velasco. Thank you to everyone for taking time, on a Friday night no less, to help make the night so fun,” Rancho Mesa President David Garcia said.

Although the outcome of the game was not in the Aztec’s favor, our team had a fantastic time building upon an already strong partnership and friendship with Sentry Insurance.

Employee Spotlight: Sam Clayton and Jeremy Hoolihan Visit Lambeau Field with Sentry Insurance Company

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

Rancho Mesa’s Sam Clayton, Vice President of the Construction Group, and Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive of the Construction Group, were the guests of Sentry Insurance Company at the Green Bay Packers vs. the Oakland Raiders game played on October 20, 2019. Sam and Jeremy were two of the four brokers selected from California for this amazing experience, based on Rancho Mesa’s relationship with Sentry.

Sam and Jeremy are pictured with Nic Hernandez, West Coast Underwriting Manager for Sentry, outside the historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

About Sentry
Sentry Insurance started in 1904 and has grown to become one of the largest, and financially secure mutual insurance companies in the nation. They have recently opened their West Coast Regional office in Irvine, CA. At Sentry, because they are a mutual insurance company, their business is built on a foundation of service to their policyholders. Although they’ve grown and changed a lot over the past 110 years, one thing hasn’t changed. They still work to serve policyholders, and to help their clients’ businesses thrive. For more information, visit www.sentry.com.