The Spirit of Giving Continues with OneofOne® Legacy Gift Drawing Winners

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s OneofOne® Legacy Gift Drawing on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

For the second year, Rancho Mesa has asked its clients to identify what makes the company OneofOne®. What actions have Rancho Mesa employees done to go above and beyond their normal duties? For every response, clients were entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of ten $250 donations to the nonprofit of their choice or the grand prize, the naming rights to an examination room at Family Health Centers of San Diego.

This drawing is a win-win for Rancho Mesa and our local nonprofit community. Rancho Mesa gathers feedback from clients and in return, monetary donations are made to nonprofits that our clients care about in our community.

Within San Diego, Rancho Mesa works with and supports about 40 non-profits, one of those is the Family Health Centers of San Diego. They are one of the largest community clinics within the United States, offering a wide range of health care services that provides care to over 190,000 unique patients a year. They provide these services through 23 primary care clinics, 8 behavioral health facilities, 7 dental clinics, 3 mobile medical units, a teen health center, an outpatient substance abuse treatment program, vision and physical therapy, and a pharmacy.

Grand Prize Winner

Fuller Electric

$250 Donation Winners

Peek Brothers Painting
Custom Installations Inc.
NEWest Construction Co.
Rancho Del Oro Landscape
Apex Mechanical

Bert W Salas Inc.
New Wave Electric
South Bay Salt Works
American Sheet Metal
Minegar Contracting Inc.

Some of the 2019 OneofOne® Testimonial Entries:

About Family Health Centers of San Diego

For nearly 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. Annually, our staff provides care to more than 210,000 unique patients—a third of our region’s low-income patients—through more than 935,000 encounters. For more information, visit www.fhcsd.org.

Rancho Mesa Celebrates Halloween

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

Happy Halloween! On Thursday, October 31, 2019, Rancho Mesa's Ashley Hunter, Yvonne Gallagher, Rachel Bristol, Alyssa Burley, Christina Haake, Shane Medlin, and Colin Cadman dressed up to celebrate Halloween.

Left to right: Crazy Cat Lady (Ashely Hunter), Cat (Yvonne Gallagher), Dwight Schrute (Rachel Bristol), Mary Poppins(Alyssa Bruely), Devil (Christina Haake), Darth Vader (Shane Medlin), and Hot Dog (Colin Cadmin)

Employee Spotlight: Colin Cadman Joins Rancho Mesa's Employee Benefits Department

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce that Colin Cadman has joined the Employee Benefits department as a Benefit Analyst. In this role, Colin will support the team in a variety of administrative and strategic ways, bringing his energy and expertise to this rapidly growing division within Rancho Mesa.

Colin was born and raised here in San Diego before attending UC Santa Cruz and graduating with a degree in Psychology. He currently resides in Bay Park with his fiancée and two dogs. He is an entrepreneur at heart, and his hobbies include rock climbing, game nights, beach volleyball, and hiking.

Rancho Mesa is excited to welcome Colin Cadman to the RMI team!

Client Spotlight: United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County Hosts 37th Annual Golf Classic

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

On Monday, August 19, 2019, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County held their 37th Annual Golf Classic, benefiting the programs and services provided to children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The event was held at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, CA.

Dave Garcia, President & CEO of Rancho Mesa, and Marc Carucci holding UCP Golf Tournament plaque.

As an advocate for UCP's mission and the event's grand sponsor, Rancho Mesa is honored to have been a part of this event and help support the organization.

Padres player Greg Garcia, Dave Garcia’s son, also recognized by UCP Annual Golf Classic as a Honorary Chairman.

About United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
The mission of UCP of San Diego County is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. By making solid steps, UCP can build a better community for all in the process. For more information, visit ucpsd.org.

To become a sponsor or for upcoming event questions contact Marc Carucci at mcarucci@ucpsd.org or call (858) 571-5365 x112.

Employee Spotlight: Rachel Bristol Joins Rancho Mesa's Certificate Department

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Rachel Bristol as a member of the certificate department and receptionist.

Rachel graduated from San Diego State University with a B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in Zoology, and went on to receive her M.A. in Biology from Miami University. Prior to Rancho Mesa, she worked at San Diego Safari Park as a private and public tour guide. Her strong customer service skills make her ideal for the certificate department and Rancho Mesa's front desk.

Rancho Mesa is excited to welcome Rachel Bristol to the RMI team, as she begins her new career in the insurance business!

Employee Spotlight: Ashley Burner Joins Media Communications Team

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of  Ashley Burner as a Media Communications Intern.

Ashley is a current Business Administration student at Gonzaga University in Washington state where she is concentrating on marketing.

Ashley was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She went to Academy of Our Lady of Peace. In her free time she enjoys spending time at the beach with family and friends.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is excited to welcome Ashley Burner to the RMI team!

RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program™ Expands to Offer Modules Specific to Human Services

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. recently launched its proprietary RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program™. When launched the program was offered exclusively for the construction industry; however, plans were underway to offer a program specifically designed for human services organizations, in the future.

Today Rancho Mesa is excited to announce that they have done just that, and expanded the RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program to offer modules specific to Non-Profit/Social Services. All participants will take the Accident Investigation and Analysis module while choosing several additional modules from Patient & Resident Handling, Office Workstation Ergonomics, Safe Lifting, Bloodborne Pathogens, and 15-Passenger Van Safety, to name a few.

“Clients love the Safety Star program,” said Sam Brown, Vice President of the Human Services Group at Rancho Mesa, "because industry leaders have identified the topics that have the greatest impact on employee safety. The homework has been done; now, clients benefit.”

Sending management through the RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program can give a company a competitive advantage in the insurance marketplace, reduce the probability of claims, and lower its overall insurance costs.

To enroll in the RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program, visit www.ranchomesa.com/rm365-advantage-safety-star-program and fill out the application.

For more information, please contact Alyssa Burley at (619) 438-6869.

Safety Spotlight: Century Painting Corporation Safety Van

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

Century Painting Corporation acquired the innovative Safety Training Unit, also known simply as the Safety Van, in May 2018 and the benefits have been endless. The Safety Van is equipped with safety training topics, tools, and protective equipment. Safety meetings were previously held at the Century Painting office, but now Eddie Lopez, Safety Coordinator of Century Painting Corp. travels to the jobsites and trains the employees on the spot; saving time and reducing hassle for the workers. The Safety Van has job specific trainings loaded onto the TV mounted to the back of the van, making it convenient for Eddie to open the van, set up chairs, and give safety presentations to the workers at the jobsite.

“The reason Century Painting has this van is because we strive for Safety which is our number one core value. Also to make sure all of our guys go home safe to their families every day” says Eddie Lopez, Safety Coordinator at Century Painting. “We really do care about them [the employees], it’s not all about just working. We care about how they get here and how they go back home every day.”  

Century Painting Corporation has 5 core values; safety being number one followed by quality, integrity, team work, and organization. These show in every aspect of their company; the Safety Van being just one.

“Arturo, Victor, and Eddie have really made safety the core of Century Painting Corporation. It is really easy to be their insurance agent when you get to go out to carriers and show them really the crème de la crème of a safe company” says Kevin Howard, Account Executive of the Construction Group at Rancho Mesa. “The main focus of safety for them is the culture; they care about the employees. They treat every single employee like they are a family member.”     

About Century Painting Corp
Century Painting Corporation is a California based commercial painting contractor and industrial painting company known for quality workmanship and consistent, on time completion of painting projects.  Providing excellent service with unparalleled results is second nature for Century Painting. With two generations of experience working on commercial buildings, Century Painting specializes in product applications such as elastomeric coatings, epoxy coatings, two part polyurethane, and waterproofing, exterior condominiums, apartment complexes, hotels, hospitals, commercial buildings, malls, tenant improvements, clean rooms, biotech, property managements, senior living facilities, resorts, parking structures, high rise painters, office buildings, industrial parks, gas stations, warehouses, projects and more.  

Expand Your Understanding of Captive Insurance Options

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

Sam Clayton, Vice President of the Construction Group at Rancho Mesa Insurance Services discusses the captive insurance option and upcoming workshop.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the East County Boys & Girls Club located at 8820 Tamberly Way, Santee CA 92071.

To register visit www.RanchoMesa.com/workshops or follow the registration link below.

Demand Rock Candy

Author, Dave Garcia, President & Chief Executive Officer, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

With the end of Spring Training and the start of the Baseball Season just around the corner I am reminded of all the valuable life lessons I learned, from my managers and coaches, during my professional career. I have always leaned on those experiences as a way to challenge, grow, motivate, and differentiate Rancho Mesa. Today I want to share a lesson I learned from one of my Managers as our team was leaving Spring Training and headed out to begin the season. Determined to help us have a great year, our Manager shared with the team some information about the pitchers we would be competing against in the coming year. He described them to us as being one of three types.

The Marshmallow - Soft on the outside and soft on the inside. This is the type of pitcher who will go to the mound afraid and unsure of himself. He might be 6’4” and weigh 220lbs but if he got in a jam he would fold quickly. Certainly not someone the other team could count on – one we needed to beat every time.

The Jelly Bean - Hard on the outside but soft in the middle. In baseball this is the intimidating 6”4” 220lbs pitcher who takes the mound with a scowl. They appear confident and may have a little early success, but eventually, when adversity comes, they crumble. As the game situation tightens they fold and want no part of a tough situation. Typically they are not team players, they only care about their own success, and they want out of any uncomfortable situation.

Rock Candy - Hard on the outside and hard on the inside. Think Nolan Ryan, Sandy Koufax, and Bob Gibson. They know they are good; they don’t have to tell you how good they are. As the game gets tighter their pitches get better. They find a few more miles per hour on their fastball, their location improves, they are not going to fold, and they are simply tough to beat. 

Winning teams surround themselves with Rock Candy. Before you add someone to the team, or while you are evaluating your current roster, ask yourself these questions:

• Are they a cultural fit for my company?

• Do they have a specific industry expertise aligned with my company?

• Are they interested in my company beyond the initial transaction? 

• How will they continue to help my company become stronger?

• Will they be there in the bottom of the ninth and bases loaded to close the game, or will they fold?

In choosing my teammates and surrounding business partners at Rancho Mesa I continue to ask myself these same questions. Don’t be fooled by a Marshmallow, learn and move on from a Jelly Bean, demand Rock Candy. I encourage you to consider this valuable lesson I learned, accept the challenge that I took when I started Rancho Mesa, and reach for that jar of Rock Candy. In fact, stop by Rancho Mesa and enjoy a piece of Rock Candy. We have a jar at our front desk to remind us each day of our Rock Candy commitment to our clients.  

Good Luck