Celebrating 40 Years of Impact: UCP's Annual Celebrity Waiters Luncheon

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

BHHC and Rancho Mesa employees pictured at 40th UCP Celebrity Waiters Luncheon.

On Friday, September 22, 2023, United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Diego County (UCP) hosted their 40th Annual Celebrity Waiters Luncheon on Coronado Island, CA.

The highly anticipated event showcased San Diego firefighters, local personalities, the San Diego Padres' Swinging Friar, celebrities, Hollywood look-alikes, and generous supporters against the stunning backdrop of Coronado Island overlooking San Diego Bay.

Event proceeds benefit UCP’s mission to assist people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

Rancho Mesa’s Dave Garcia, Lori Stone, Alyssa Burley, Sierra Stone, Whitney Chiriboga, Kristi Kamenski, and Lauren Stumpf were honored to attend as guests of Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies.

Rancho Mesa looks forward to this event each year and is a proud sponsor of UCP and its mission!

About United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
Since 1958, UCP is an agency committed to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Working throughout the years to improve services with every step, UCP has program centers in San Diego and Escondido that provide assistive technology, children's services, equipment recycling, family support, grants & funding, respitality, and more. For more information, please visit www.ucpsd.org.

Employee Spotlight: Sierra Stone Promoted to Account Manager

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

Rancho Mesa is excited to share the official promotion of Sierra Stone to Account Manager.

Sierra started with Rancho Mesa in May 2016 as a receptionist and Certician®. She has since worked her way up to an Account Coordinator, and then to an Assistant Account Manager position where she diligently showed the grit necessary to take on her new role and responsibilities as Account Manager.

“Her attention to detail, desire to learn and willingness to accept new challenges will make her an exceptional Account Manager within our construction unit,” says Kim Vasquez, Vice President of Account Services with Rancho Mesa.

Please help us congratulate Sierra on her promotion!

Listen to Ep. 120 Getting to Know Your Rancho Mesa Family with Sierra Stone to learn more about Sierra!

Rancho Mesa’s Party of Five

Author, Emily Marasso, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Babies, we were all one once; and many of us have had them or are having them. During the Baby Boom, 50 million babies were born between the 1940s and 1950s. We haven’t seen numbers like that since, until this year. Well, we may be exaggerating a little.

Since the start of 2020, Rancho Mesa’s family has continued to grow. In January, we welcomed sweet baby girl Rylee. Rylee is daughter to Sierra Stone, one of our Assistant Account Managers, and granddaughter to Lori Stone, Rancho Mesa’s Accounting Manager. This is Sierra’s first child and Lori’s second grandbaby.

With March bringing more luck than ever, Andy Roberts, Account Executive in the Surety department, and wife Kelsey brought Reagan Lee into the world. Andy says he is looking forward to seeing her reach all the milestones: first steps, first word, first boyfriend – just kidding, Andy!

Springtime came after the winter melted away. We had a wet winter here in San Diego, so the season change was more than welcomed. Another grandbaby was born into the Rancho Mesa family. Kim Vasquez introduced her second grandson from daughter Brittani Davis who also works at Rancho Mesa as an Account Manager in Santee. Both are looking forward to watching new baby boy Desmond and big brother DJ build a relationship and grow together.

We also have some amazing tiny humans to look forward to in the coming months. In August, Account Manager John Parker is expecting his first baby. Their fur children are eagerly awaiting, as well. 

As Summer comes to an end, a new beginning will start at the Thomas household. Account Coordinator Erin and family are waiting for baby boy #2. Big brother Jaxon can’t stop asking when the baby will be here, and Erin just wants to hold him.  Don’t worry, that day will be here sooner than you know.

We want to say congratulations to all our parents and soon to be parents. Bringing a life into the world is one of the most special and amazing things you can experience. It’s also one of the hardest, but so rewarding. The next generation of Rancho Mesa Insurance is coming and we can’t wait to watch them grow and flourish.

Congratulations, Shane and Sierra!

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa is pleased to congratulate Shane and Sierra Stone on their recent wedding. The ceremony took place on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Cordiano Winery in Escondido, CA.

Sierra Stone began her career with Rancho Mesa in 2016 and is currently an Account Coordinator. Shane is an Aviation Rescue Swimmer in the United States Navy.  

The couple loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, hiking, camping, exploring, and enjoying all that nature has to offer.

Photos by Rachael Brown.