Category: Office Announcements

D&D has been awarded at The Business Journal’s Family Owned Business Awards

July 31, 2024

As a company that believes in the value of family, this honor feels extra special to us. Thank you to The Business Journal for the true pleasure of accepting the award for the Large Business Category in their Family Owned Business Awards.

We’re thrilled to embrace new opportunities as our company expands and we further our family’s legacy. Much gratitude to The Business Journal for hosting a wonderful awards ceremony last night.

See the photo below of Matt, Mike, Christian, and Dalton accepting the award.

Welcome, Christopher Young to our Bakersfield Office!

March 4, 2024

We’re happy to have Christopher Young as our new Benefits Account Manager in our Bakersfield office.

Chris comes to us with years of experience in the benefits world including working with self-insured plans!

Welcome to D&D, Chris!

Congratulations to Priscilla Thomas and her husband on their 5th annual Kick-it Shoe Drive!

August 17, 2023

Priscilla Thomas, an assistant in our Fresno office, recently had her annual shoe drive in Fresno that she hosts with her husband. They had over 500 shoes they gave out to the community!

Click the link here to read the article from FOX 26 who wrote a story on it. We’re proud to have Priscilla as an employee here at D&D!

Featured below are her and her husband, Edward, at the shoe drive.

Fresno Office: Welcome, Ryan Chung!

August 17, 2023

We’re excited to have Ryan Chung as our new Workers’ Compensation Marketing Representative in our Fresno office.

Ryan is a graduate of Bullard High School.  He is a proud father to his 17-year-old daughter, Madison, who is following in his footsteps and attending Bullard High School.  Ryan recently helped his family celebrate a very special milestone as his grandmother turned 100 this year! 

When he’s not busy working, Ryan enjoys whipping up dishes, catching up on movies, and cherishing time with his family and friends.

If you see Ryan around, please welcome him to DiBuduo & DeFendis!

Fresno Office: Welcome, Kailey Reeves!

August 15, 2023

Welcome, Kailey Reeves, to D&D’s Employee Benefits Department as an Enrollment Specialist.  Kailey comes to us with great enthusiasm matched by her passion for the outdoors.

Kailey is newly married and lives in the countryside of Selma.  Also included in her family are furry and scaly friends including 2 dogs, 2 cats, 4 chickens, a snake, a gecko, and a couple of frogs.  Sounds like the countryside is perfect for her family!  I wonder which one she’ll enter in our annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest.

Please welcome Kailey as she settles into her new role here at DiBuduo & DeFendis.

SAVE THE DATE: DiBuduo & DeFendis Christmas Party 12-15-23

July 18, 2023

Hi everyone, please see below for details on our D&D Christmas party. We may be in the thick of summer, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the holiday season!

We hope to see you there! More details to follow.

New Fresno Hires: Lakhan Shoker and Jennifer Chavez!

July 18, 2023

We’re happy to introduce Lakhan Shoker as the newest addition to our Fresno IT Department and Jennifer Chavez as our P&C Marketing Representative!

Lakhan joins us with over 10 years of experience in the world of IT.  Lakhan’s passion for all things tech related is accompanied by his enjoyment of working on computers, indulging in weekly video games with friends, and immersing himself in the world of comics. 

Jennifer comes to us with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry with a background in both wholesale and retail agencies.  She loves music, travel, and watching football.

Welcome Lakhan and Jennifer! If you see them around the office, please say hello!

New Personal Lines Manager: Anita White!

July 18, 2023

For any Personal Lines matters, please contact Anita White in our Fresno Office. Congratulations, Anita! We look forward to continue working with you in this new role.

Fourth of July Reminder!

July 3, 2023

As a reminder, all offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  Our offices will reopen on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Independence Day commemorates our country’s declaration of independence from British rule on July 4, 1776.  It marks the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation, a symbol of freedom, democracy, and equality.   It’s a time to appreciate the blessings of living in a land of opportunity.

Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day!