Meet the Hoffman Brown Team Account Executives Alex Rosenfeld, CAPI - Vice President (818) 808-1096
(818) 808-1096 Joined HBC Team in 2016 Started in Insurance Industry in 1997 Graduated from San Diego State University, B.A. Grew up in Mexico City & San Diego, CA. Interests / Activities: Playing tennis, traveling, flying, automobiles and entertaining friends and family.
Bridgette Rosson, CAWC, CIC, CISR, CSIA, WCCP - Vice President (818) 808-1046
(818) 808-1046 Joined HBC Team in 2017 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1992 Grew up in San Fernando, California Favorite things to do: Spending Time With Family, Going to Plays, Concerts, and The Beach
David M. Townsend, ARM, CPCU,CIC - Vice President (818) 808-1062
(818) 808-1062 Joined HBC Team in 2004 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1981 Graduated Norwich University, B.A. Insurance Designations: CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), ARM (Associate in Risk Management) & CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) Grew up in Cambridge, England Favorite things to do: Traveling, cycling, playing guitar, reading, spending time outdoors, watching soccer and rugby
Dianne Ewing, CIC - Vice President, Marketing and Business Development (818) 808-1045
(818) 808-1045 Joined HBC Team in 2012 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1980 HBC Leadership Team Member Attended California Polytechnic University, Pomona Insurance Designation: CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) Grew up in New Jersey Favorite things to do: Traveling, decorating my house, cooking, gardening, hiking and entertaining friends and family
Ileen Anzueto, CISR - Vice President (818) 808-1064
(818) 808-1064 Joined HBC Team in 2008 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2001 Insurance Designation: CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) Grew up in Los Angeles, CA Favorite things to do: Horseback riding, traveling, biking, hiking, swimming, playing board games and wine tasting
Joe L. Pratts, CIC - Co-President and COO (818) 808-1043
(818) 808-1043 Joined HBC Team in 1997 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1983 HBC Leadership Team Member Graduated University of Southern California, B.A. Insurance Designations: CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) Grew up in Northridge, CA Favorite things to do: Serving others in need, Sunday dinners, watching college football, entertaining friends and family
Jose Olivares, CISR - Vice President, Personal Lines Marketing (818) 808-1097
(818) 808-1097 Joined HBC Team in 2012 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1995 Grew up in San Fernando Valley, California Favorite things to do: Watching sports, spending time with family and listening to music
Kim Landers, CISR Elite - Vice President (818) 808-1088
(818) 808-1088 Joined HBC Team in 2015 Started in Insurance Industry in 2001 Insurance Designation: CISR Elite Grew up in Southern California Interests/Activities: Enjoy needlepoint projects and spending time with family and friends.
Lisa M. Dahl, RHU - Vice President, Benefits (818) 808-1087
(818) 808-1087 Joined HBC Team in 1984 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1979 Graduated Pierce College, A.A. Attending Valley College Insurance Designation: RHU (Registered Health Underwriter) Grew up in Northridge, CA Favorite things to do: Traveling to new and interesting places, watching World Cup Soccer and ice skating
Michael R. FitzGerald - Vice President (818) 808-1041
(818) 808-1041 Joined HBC Team in 1986 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1978 Graduated University of California Los Angeles, B.A. Grew up in Philadelphia, PA & Southern California Favorite things to do: Watching sporting events, walking on the beach, BBQ’s and going to the movies
Ryan Surina - Vice President (818) 808-1066
(818) 808-1066 Joined HBC Team in 2017 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2002 Grew up in La Verne, California Favorite things to do: Spending time with family, wine making, wood working and baseball
Shari Mac Kaye, CIC, CCIP - Vice President, Commercial Lines (818) 808-1095
(818) 808-1095 Joined HBC Team in 2015 Started in Insurance Industry in 1984 Attended University of Arizona Grew up in Studio City, CA Interests/Activities: Participating in Susan G. Komen Walks to fight Cancer, yoga, Dodger games & beach vacations.
Steven Brown, CAPI - Co-President and CEO (818) 808-1040
(818) 808-1040 Joined HBC Team in 1989 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1989 HBC Leadership Team Member Graduated Tulane University, B.S. & M.S. in Biology Grew up in Encino, CA Favorite things to do: Volunteering in our community, traveling, playing tennis, golfing and entertaining friends and family
Accounting Rob Bumgarner - Vice President, Finance and Human Resources Manager (818) 808-1091
(818) 808-1091
Joined HBC Team in 2014 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1993 HBC Leadership Team Member Graduated California Lutheran University, B.S. Grew up in Woodland Hills, CA Favorite things to do: Running, golfing, coaching and spending time with my children
Administrative Team Alison Ottman - Administrative Assistant (818) 808-1092
(818) 808-1092 Joined HBC Team in 2018 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2014 Grew up in Santa Clarita, California Favorite things to do: CrossFit, hiking, watching football and baseball, water sports, spending time with family and friends.
Clarissa Hineson - Administrative Assistant (818) 808-1052
(818) 808-1052 Joined HBC Team in 2016 Started in the Insurance Industry 2016 Grew up in Tarzana, CA Favorite things to do: Travel, go out to dinner with friends, listen to music, and go to the beach. My favorite animal is a panda.
Frank Gastelum - Information Technology Manager (818) 808-1090
(818) 808-1090 Joined HBC Team in 2004 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2004 Graduated ITT Technical Institute, B.A. Grew up in Sylmar, CA Favorite things to do: Camping, fishing, watching NASCAR events, traveling with my family and friends
Claims Brenda Hutchinson - Claims Specialist (818) 808-1093
(818) 808-1093 Joined HBC Team in 2001 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1987 Grew up in Granada Hills, CA Favorite things to do: Cooking, wine tasting, shopping, dining out, going to the beach and the gym
Marianne Evans - Vice President, Claims (818) 808-1047
(818) 808-1047 Joined HBC Team in 1981 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1981 HBC Leadership Team Member Grew up in Concord, CA Favorite things to do: Walking on the beach, ceramic painting, watching football, basketball, bowling and spending time with my family
Commercial Insurance Carole Strauss, AIS, CISR - Account Manager/Small Business Supervisor (818) 808-1056
(818) 808-1056 Joined HBC Team in 1990 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1990 Attended College of the Canyons Insurance Designations: CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) & AIS (Associate in Insurance Services) Grew up in Santa Clarita, CA Favorite things to do: Camping, jet skiing, ATV riding, bowling, playing softball and traveling to new and interesting places
Cyndi Cruz-Manuel - Account Manager (818) 808-1081
(818) 808-1081 Joined HBC Team in 2019. Started in the Insurance Industry in 1999. Grew up in Santa Clarita, CA. Favorite things to do: Advocating for young adults and seniors with Autism, going to the beach with my family, gardening, cooking for family and friends.
Cynthia Alcala - Account Manager (818) 808-1083
(818) 808-1083 Joined HBC Team in 2018 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1987 Grew up in Atlanta, GA. Favorite things to do: Baking, cooking for my family & friends, and shooting pool.
Deborah Paladino, CIC - Account Manager (818) 808-1050
(818) 808-1050 Joined HBC Team in 1994 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1984 Graduated Pierce College, A.A. Attended California State University Northridge Insurance Designations: CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) & CPIW (Certified Professional Insurance Woman) Member of Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles Grew up in Connecticut Favorite things to do: Watching sports, shopping, traveling, going to the spa and spending time with family, friends and our dogs
Grace Peprah - Account Manager (818) 808-1085
(818) 808-1085 Joined HBC Team in 2017 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1992 Graduated Pepperdine University with a Master’s Degree Grew up in Ghana, New York and California Favorite things to do: Play Piano, watch old TV shows, Zumba
Horlendy Ramirez, CISR - Assistant Account Manager (818) 808-1069
(818) 808-1069 Joined HBC Team in 2016 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2012 Attending Pierce College, studying Business Law Grew up in Guatemala and Long Beach, CA Favorite things to do: Traveling, biking, helping those in need, wine tasting and camping
Jennifer Dypwick, CIC, CRM - Account Manager (818) 808-1051
(818) 808-1051 Joined HBC Team in 2019. Started in the Insurance Industry in 1980. Grew up in South Bay – El Segundo, CA. Favorite things to do: Hiking, camping, and traveling.
Jessica Ruley - Account Manager (818) 808-1057
(818) 808-1057 Joined HBC Team in 2012 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2000 Grew up in Sylmar, CA Favorite things to do: Watching my children play softball and water polo and watching college basketball
Lee Chan - Assistant Account Manager (818) 808-1054
(818) 808-1054 Joined HBC Team 2014 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1999 Grew up in Los Angeles, CA Favorite things to do: Reading novels, walking and watching professional football
Linda Flanagan, AAI, CIC, CRM - Account Manager (818) 808-1063
(818) 808-1063 Joined HBC Team in 2019. Started in the Insurance Industry in 1977. Graduated University of California Los Angeles, B.A. Grew up in San Jose, CA. Favorite things to do: Spending time with family & friends, watching ballet, baseball, basketball, college football, and designing and creating artistic projects.
Marci Grisanti, CIC - Account Manager (818) 808-1060
(818) 808-1060 Joined HBC Team in 2000 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1978 Insurance Designation: CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) Grew up in the San Fernando Valley, CA Favorite things to do: Baking, Cake Decorating and spending time with family
Martha De La Torre, CISR - Account Manager (818) 808-1049
(818) 808-1049 Joined HBC Team in 1998 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1984 Insurance Designation: CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) Grew up in Hollywood, CA & the San Fernando Valley, CA Favorite things to do: Listening to music, going to concerts and watching sporting events
Mindi Batlle - Assistant Account Manager (818) 808-1089
(818) 808-1089 Joined HBC Team in 2023. Started in the Insurance Industry in 1986. Grew up in Burbank, CA. Favorite things to do: Spending time with friends, baking, and watching sports.
Sandy McKenzie - Account Manager (818) 808-1055
(818) 808-1055 Joined HBC Team in 2003 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1996 Graduated Pierce College, A.A. Grew up in New Jersey & Southern California Favorite things to do: Running with our dog, walking on the beach with my family, singing in the church choir, sitting in the sauna, doing yoga, playing and watching basketball
Simone Botley - Assistant Account Manager (818) 808-1065
(818) 808-1065 Joined HBC Team in 2019. Started in the Insurance Industry in 2003. Grew up in Sherman Oaks, CA. Favorite things to do: Skating and crocheting.
Employee Benefits Adriana Jaramillo - Account Manager (818) 808-1061
(818) 808-1061 Joined HBC Team in 2018 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1999 Grew up in Burbank, California Favorite things to do: Spending time with family, baseball, salsa dancing, hiking, camping, and just being outdoors
Kim Landers, CISR Elite - Vice President (818) 808-1088
(818) 808-1088 Joined HBC Team in 2015 Started in Insurance Industry in 2001 Insurance Designation: CISR Elite Grew up in Southern California Interests/Activities: Enjoy needlepoint projects and spending time with family and friends.
Lisa M. Dahl, RHU - Vice President, Benefits (818) 808-1087
(818) 808-1087 Joined HBC Team in 1984 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1979 Graduated Pierce College, A.A. Attending Valley College Insurance Designation: RHU (Registered Health Underwriter) Grew up in Northridge, CA Favorite things to do: Traveling to new and interesting places, watching World Cup Soccer and ice skating
Personal Insurance Ash Shariff - Account Manager (818) 808-1073
(818) 808-1073 Joined HBC Team in 2011 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2006 Graduated University of North Texas, B.A. Grew up in Dallas, TX Favorite things to do: Date nights with husband,going to church with children,dinners with girlfriends
Carmela Conanan - Assistant Account Manager (818) 808-1058
(818) 808-1058 Joined HBC Team in 2015 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1986 Manila, Philippines Favorite things to do: Cooking, kayaking, spending time with family and friends
Celina Palacios - Account Manager (818) 808-1067
(818) 808-1067 Joined HBC Team in 2021. Started in the Insurance Industry in 1996. Grew up in Los Angeles, CA. Favorite things to do: Going to the movies and traveling to new places.
Claudia Ortiz - Account Manager (818) 808-1079
(818) 808-1079 Joined HBC Team in 2017 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2006 Grew up in Van Nuys, California Favorite things to do: Spending time with family friends, and my dog
Cristina Vita, CISR - Account Manager (818) 808-1078
(818) 808-1078 Joined HBC Team in 2016 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1995 Grew up in Manila, Philippines Favorite things to do: Cooking, Working Out, Swimming, Archery, and Listening to Audio Books
David FitzGerald - Assistant Account Manager (818) 808-1098
(818) 808-1098 Joined HBC Team in 2014 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2011 Graduated California State University Northridge, B.A. Grew up in Santa Clarita, California Favorite things to do: Cooking and having fun with friends and family
Doreen Balian - Account Manager (818) 808-1075
(818) 808-1075 Joined HBC Team in 1998 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1987 Grew up in Detroit, Michigan Favorite things to do: Spending time with family and friends
Julie Sullivan - Account Manager (818) 808-1077
(818) 808-1077 Joined HBC Team in 1997 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1987 Grew up in Toronto, Canada Favorite things to do: Traveling, entertaining family and friends
Lupita Garcia, CIC - Vice President, Personal Lines (818) 808-1082
(818) 808-1082 Joined HBC Team in 2011 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1995 HBC Leadership Team Member Graduated California State University Northridge, B.A. Grew up in the San Fernando Valley, CA Favorite things to do: Watching the LA Dodgers and volunteering at church
Marcita Threash - Account Manager (818) 808-1094
(818) 808-1094 Joined HBC Team in 2010 Started in the Insurance Industry in 1990 Grew up in St. Phillip, Barbados Favorite things to do: Traveling, photography and watching tennis
Marlene Magana - Assistant Account Manager (818) 808-1074
(818) 808-1074 Joined HBC Team in 2012 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2000 Grew up in Los Angeles, California Favorite things to do: Visiting amusement parks with our daughters, date night with my husband and watching baseball
Pola Mahboubian - Assistant Account Manager (818) 808-1070
(818) 808-1070 Joined HBC Team in 2014 Started in the Insurance Industry in 2001 Grew up in Van Nuys, CA Favorite things to do: Cooking, going to the movies, traveling and spending time with family and friends
Steve Ponce, CISR - Assistant Account Manager (818) 864-7902
(818) 864-7902 Joined HBC Team in 2021. Started in the Insurance Industry in 2014. Grew up in Central Los Angeles, CA. Favorite things to do: Spending time with family, outdoor activities, reading, watching and playing sports.
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