Jon started his insurance career with Farmers Insurance as an Underwriter in 1989. After spending 13 years with the Farmers corporate office, Jon opened a Farmers Insurance Agency in 2002. After building that Agency into a successful business, he sold that back to Farmers and started an independent agency so that he could work with multiple carriers to better meet his clients’ needs. As the Agency continued to grow, Jon wanted to offer a higher level of service to his clients which led to both the Company Mission and its Core Philosophies.
As a strong believer in continuing education, Jon obtained his C.P.C.U. (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter) designation which is considered the premier designation for a property and casualty professional. In addition to passing 8 national exams, designees are required to abide by a code of ethics. Less than 4% of property and casualty agents/brokers have this designation. Additionally, Jon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and a M.B.A., both from California State University Northridge. Jon continues to take courses to remain current on relevant issues that impact his clients and the insurance industry.
Jon lives in Santa Clarita with his wife Lori of 30 years. He has two grown children that work in the engineering field. Jon’s favorite movie is the “Avengers” as he enjoys superhero movies and the comedic moments inserted throughout the movie. Forest Gump is also a favorite as it highlights the acting talents of Tom Hanks and was just fun to watch. Jon’s favorite foods include Mexican and Italian food, with tortilla soup, carnitas, and lasagna leading the way.
In his free time, Jon enjoys hiking with his family in the local hills, especially in Spring when everything is green. Additionally, Jon enjoys rooting for the Lakers, Dodgers, and Rams and plays both fantasy football and fantasy baseball during their seasons. His favorite vacation is a cruise where he can visit multiple cities mixed with relaxing days at sea, all without having to pack and unpack for each destination.
