Please join us for a 4th of July luncheon on Monday, July 3rd in the Main Kitchen
Lunch will be pizza and salad from DiCicco’s. We will have Raffle Prizes and you will receive a raffle ticket at the door. You must be present to win.
We hope to see you there!
Good morning,
Sharing few updates…
We added a new member to the Personal Lines team back on March 13, 2023. Her name is Ronica Mireles and she is based out of our Lodi office part-time and remote part-time. For the folks in Fresno, if you didn’t get a chance to say “hi” when she was in Fresno, she will be back to the office to continue her training and education. Please take some time and extend a warm welcome.
With the addition of Ronica, we’re also making some changes to the “Back-up Pairings”.
- Lynda Castillo (Fresno) will now be paired with Valerie Arteaga (Oxnard/SLO)
- Vivian Gallegos (Bakersfield) will now be paired with Kathy Devine Streich (Taft)
You will note, Anita will continue to backup Shannon and we’re adding in Ronica. Anita White has been asked and accepted a leadership role in the Personal Lines department as Team Leader, which includes onboarding/mentoring Ronica.
Special “THANK YOU” to Anita. Without her support, kindness, generosity, and unlimited amount of patience, I could not do what I need to do.
Also, thank you to ALL OF YOU for all your support and managing the growing pains. A lot has been accomplished with much more to be done but very happy to say we have a blueprint.
With gratitude,
Sue S. Long
Vice President of Personal Lines/Chief Operating Officer
Last week Executives from Blue Shield were here to recognize D&D as their top Medicare Producer for Northern California. This is a great honor and we want to recognize Catherine Lumsden and Linda Hoang-Chao for their tireless work in this area. Thank you very much ladies for your incredible work. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Thank you.
Matthew DeFendis
We invite you to join us for the Easter Hunt & Luncheon on Thursday, April 6th!
We are pleased to announce that Eric Rushing has joined our Company and we’ll be heading up all telecommunications.
As many of you know, Eric has worked with us in a consultant capacity over many years. We recognize that we have had phone issues over the last several months in all offices. We are preparing to make a substantial investment in the technology infrastructure of our Company that will address many issues, including phones. This will also pave the way for a new phone system for us in 2024. We trust that Eric will be instrumental in this transition.
In the interim, all phone related problems should be directed to Eric at [email protected], 559-437-6868. Thank you!
Matt DeFendis
The D&D team is wishing you all a happy, safe, and festive holiday with your loved ones. We are grateful for your trust, loyalty, and friendship🎄
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
We’d like to thank those that joined us and spent time together at the D&D Appreciation Dinner on June 9th.
This dinner is a tradition that was started over 30 years ago, and we’re so fortunate to keep that tradition alive – with this year being our highest attended event to date.
It’s because of all of you that we’re able to do what we do. A true team effort. This gathering was just a small token to thank you for that.
For those that couldn’t make it, you’re just as appreciated and were truly missed. We hope to see you next time!
Come join us at the D&D Ranch as we restart a tradition that began over 30 years ago!
Matt and Mike DeFendis would like to personally thank you for your efforts on behalf ofDiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance. Please join us and the D&D family for dinner and drinks at the D&D Ranch.
Details are below:
Thursday, June 9, 2022 Drinks at 5:30pm – Dinner at 6:30pm
ADDRESS: D&D Ranch 38484 Avenue 12 Madera, Ca 93636
TO NOTE: There will be a shuttle service provided by Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Shuttle Services will start at 5:30pm to 9:30 PM at the following hotels:
Please let us know whether or not you plan on attending by emailing: [email protected]
Casual Summer Attire
Hi! Please see the May birthday calendar below:
We will be having a Cinco De Mayo Luncheon on Thursday, May 5th, 2022 at the Fresno Office
Lunch will be catered by the famous, Joe’s Taco Bar! We will also have raffles prizes. Tickets for the raffle prizes will be given when you enter, make sure you hold onto the ticket. Winners will be announced at the end of lunch!
*Must be present to win*
