Inszone Team

Executives

Norm Hudson

Norm Hudson is a Principle Owner and CEO at Inszone Insurance Services. He brings with him over 20 years of experience in the insurance world. Prior to purchasing Inszone Insurance in 2013, Norm was part of Freeway Insurance/Confie Seguros, one of the largest privately-owned insurance agencies in the United States, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Freeway Insurance in October of 2010, Mr. Hudson served as President of Cost-U-Less Insurance, where he began his career in 1997 and quickly ascended to become President in 2006. During his tenure, he expanded Cost-U-Less throughout California by developing and refining back-end processes yielding improved profits for the company. Mr. Hudson has a successful track record in leadership and management roles, helping companies grow and improve efficiency. Now as owner of Inszone Insurance, a preferred lines and commercial insurance agency, Norm is back creating magic, working on growing a successful company once again.

Norm is a husband and father to two daughters and one son. He loves water skiing, riding various off road vehicles, fishing and running various distance events and triathlons.

nhudson@inszoneins.com

877-308-9663

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CEO
Chris Walters

Chris Walters is a Principle Owner and COO at Inszone Insurance Services. A Business Administration graduate of Humboldt State University, Chris is a seasoned sales manager and designated Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. He brings with him over 15 years of experience, successfully building sales teams in the insurance industry. During his career, Chris has helped thousands of families and businesses protect their investments. Among his accomplishments, he notes his success in building successful sales teams, lasting relationships and his family, as the greatest.

Chris is a husband and father of two beautiful girls. He loves golfing, entertaining, traveling and working hard to accomplish both business and personal goals.

cwalters@inszoneins.com

877-308-9663

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COO
Pat Grignon

Pat Grignon is the Vice President of Business Development at Inszone Insurance Services. Pat has over 15 years of experience as an insurance executive and licensed insurance agent. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics and maintains a designation as a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS). In his current role at Inszone he oversees all aspects of the sales division, working diligently to recruit and train every staff member to maximize their potential while becoming more organized and providing the best possible customer experience.

An avid golfer, proud father and husband, and an impeccable man of leisure, Pat is an integral part of the Inszone Team.

pgrignon@inszoneins.com

916-503-6359

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VP - Business Development
Rich Lemon

Rich Lemon is the VP of Operations at Inszone Insurance Services. An insurance veteran, Rich has over 12 years of experience working in different sectors of the insurance world. He joined Inszone Insurance in 2010 and has quickly risen to be an integral part of the operation and success of the company. On his time off, Rich enjoys ice hockey and playing drums with his kids.

rlemon@inszoneins.com

916-503-6270

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VP - Operations

Management

Juan Cruz

Juan Cruz is the Marketing Director at Inszone Insurance Services. He joined the company in 2016, bringing with him over 7 years of experience in direct response Marketing. Juan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies as well as a minor in Anthropology from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). In his current role at Inszone he oversees all aspects of marketing, entrusted with the task of building a consistent brand as well as successful direct response campaigns. During his career, Juan has helped multiple companies improve and expand their digital presence, grow their lead generation, and improve their brand.

Juan is a travel enthusiast with 25 countries visited so far, Scuba diver and Bike rider, believes in working hard to enjoy life to the fullest.

juanc@inszoneins.com

916-503-6355

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Marketing Director
Natalie Fanin

Natalie Fanin is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. Natalie joined Inszone Insurance in 2013, dedicating her knowledge and expertise to helping all Inszone customers. Natalie has been in the insurance industry her whole life, became a licensed insurance producer after her 18^th birthday and has worked in insurance ever since, she lives and breathes insurance. One of her favorite things about her job is being able to save business owners money on their insurance premiums and policies which have earned her employee of the year award in 2015.

On her time off, Natalie enjoys jogging and reading.

nfanin@inszoneins.com

916-503-6294

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Commercial Lines Service Manager
Norma Villafranca

Norma Villafranca is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. Born in Honduras, Norma has lived in California most of her life. Her career in the insurance industry goes back to 2008, and has taken her through a variety of roles adding to her expertise. The majority of her new clients are referral- based, being recommended by satisfied customer. She is never too busy to help her clients! Norma is exceptionally well-respected, not only for her excellent customer service and high ethical standards but for being an honest, hardworking agent who does absolutely everything in her power to ensure her clients have a great experience.

On her time off, Norma enjoys spending time with her family.

Contact Norma today for help in any of your commercial insurance needs.

nvillafranca@inszoneins.com

916-503-6273

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Commercial Lines Specialist/Branch Manager - Anaheim
Patty Cicogni

Patty Cicogni is an Admin Service Manager at Inszone Insurance. Patty joined the Inszone team in 2012 with no previous insurance experience. She started as an account manager assistant and quickly started working her way up the company, got her insurance license and moved to the cert department, then QC department and today she oversees both departments. Patty is a perfect example of the rewards of hard work, rising through the company and earning an employee of the year award in 2016. Patty holds an AA in Fire Technology from America River College.

On her time off, Patty is a volunteer with the American Red Cross, Sierra – Delta Chapter. She has been with the Red Cross since 2011, deploying to local disasters and home fires. She finds helping clients in their time of need, humbling and rewarding. Her other hobby is binge watching TV whenever time allows.

pcicogni@inszoneins.com

916-503-6296

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Admin Services Manager

General Commercial

Theresa Graves

Theresa Graves is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. A veteran of the commercial industry, Theresa has been in the commercial industry for over 20 years, with 16 of those years devoted to doing commercial insurance. She began her career writing contractors insurance, and took on the cannabis industry in 2007, now an expert in this growing field. Theresa joined Inszone Insurance over 10 years ago, and has grown to be one of the top Producers and an integral part of the team.

On the personal side, Theresa enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, 2 children and her mom and sister who she is really close to. Theresa is also a pet lover, enjoys walking her dog and letting him run in the fields chasing squirrels when weather permits.

If you are looking for a Commercial Insurance Agent, feel free to contact Theresa, she is here to help you.

tgraves@inszoneins.com

916-503-4819

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Akilino Jacky

Akilino Jacky is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. He joined Inszone Insurance in 2014 and continues to learn and work hard to provide the best service to his customers.

ajacky@inszoneins.com

916-503-8779

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Zack Weinberger

Zack Weinberger is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. He joined Inszone Insurance in 2013. Zack has been in the insurance space for over 13 years, helping customers acquire the coverage they need. On his time off, Zack enjoys cooking and golfing.

zweinberger@inszoneins.com

916-503-6275

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Maria Palomera

Maria Palomera is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. She joined Inszone Insurance in 2006. Maria has over 20 years of insurance experience, providing expert advice to her customers. On her time off, Maria enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

mpalomera@inszoneins.com

916-503-8783

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
DJ Mervin

DJ Mervin is a Commercial Insurance Specialist. He joined Inszone Insurance in 2017, eager to help business owners protect their business and investment. DJ works primarily with contractors, helping them get protected all across the board. He has been in insurance since 2016, working hard to become an expert in all things insurance.

On his time off DJ as his name would tell you enjoys DJing and stand up comedy.

dmervin@inszoneins.com

916-503-8781

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Israel Sepulveda

Israel Sepulveda is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. He joined Inszone Insurance in 2017. Been in insurance since 2005, started doing personal insurance and switched to commercial recently to expand his career and work with businesses. Focused primarily on contractors at the moment, helping them secure their business.
On his time off Israel likes playing basketball and relaxing.

isepulveda@inszoneins.com

916-503-6285

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Jared Strong

Jared Strong is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. A current student at Cal State Long Beach, he joined Inszone insurance in early 2018. Jared was drawn to the insurance industry because he saw an opportunity to educate business owners and guide them through the confusing aspects of insurance, with the end goal of ensuring business owners have the coverage they need. The competitive nature of insurance also made the industry a no brainer for Jared, who thrives in a competitive environment and is motivated by the growth potential.

On his time off, Jared enjoys surfing and playing sports.

jstrong@inszoneins.com

916-738-7709

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Joey Felix

Joey Felix is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. He joined Inszone Insurance in 2017. Joey primarily works with general contractors, class B contractors, specializing in new ventures. He takes pride in guiding new businesses develop a risk management strategy. Including general liability, workers comp, business auto and excess liability among other available coverages. Joey is currently going to school for business administration, hoping to transfer into a 4-year university soon.
On his free time, Joey enjoys spending time with his 3 dogs, going to the beach and surfing with friends.

jfelix@inszoneins.com

916-738-7817

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Laura Goodnow

Laura Goodnow is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. She was drawn to the insurance industry because she saw an opportunity to build relationships with insured’s who trust that she is working to provide the best service available. Laura graduated with her Associates in Business/ Paralegal from Lansing Community College. Laura graduated with her Associates in Business/Paralegal from Lansing Community College and later moved to California where she began her insurance career. Laura joined Inszone Insurance in 2018.
On her time off Laura enjoys visiting new places, road trips and spending as much time enjoying nature as possible.

lgoodnow@inszoneins.com

916-738-7714

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Leonardo Guimoye

Leonardo Guimoye is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. He joined Inszone Insurance in 2018. Leonardo brings with him over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry. starting his career on the personal insurance side and moving over to the commercial insurance side as he gained more experience. Leonardo got into the insurance industry because he saw opportunities for growth and success. He takes pride on offering his customers the utmost respect and expertise on their insurance needs.
On his free time, Leonardo loves spending time with this 6 year old daughter. He enjoys playing guitar and playing basketball.

lguimoye@inszoneins.com

916-738-7713

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Tatiana Ramos

Tatiana Ramos is a General Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. She started her career in insurance with personal auto insurance 13 years ago, then moved over to Commercial Insurance. Tatiana worked from Producer, to Assistant Manager, to Office Manager in her previous job. Tatiana joined the Inszone team in 2015. On her time off, Tatiana enjoys running and traveling.

tramos@inszoneins.com

916-842-3009

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Bill Krist

Bill Krist is a General Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. He joined Inszone Insurance in 1998, one of our oldest and most experienced employees. Bill has been a licensed agent since 2001, and since then has actively worked to become an expert in the insurance space. He enjoys sharing his experience and knowledge in the insurance field with all of his customers.

bkrist@inszoneins.com

916-503-4806

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Commercial Lines Account Manager Supervisor
Gustavo Marquez

Gustavo Marquez is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. An insurance veteran, Gustavo has over 8 years of experience working in the insurance Industry. He started as a broker early on his career and moved up to eventually be a branch manager for a large insurance agency in LA county. Gustavo joined Inszone in 2017, joining the team because of the quality and care provided by the company to all of our clients.
On his time off, you can probably find Gustavo at the movie theater or reading a good book.

gmarquez@inszoneins.com

916-503-6295

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Amanda Amoore

Amanda Moore is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. Amanda is new to the insurance space but not to customer service, she has over 18 years of experience under her belt in the financial services industry. She brings an amazing amount of customer service experience in order to help all of her customers here at Inszone insurance. Amanda joined Inszone Insurance in 2017.

On her time off Amanda enjoys being a mom to her 3 adopted daughters and she is an avid advocate for children in need.

amoore@inszoneins.com

916-503-6303

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Inna Drozd

Inna Drozd is an Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. Inna joined Inszone Insurance in 2018. A newbie to the insurance industry, Inna was drawn to insurance because of the growth potential and diversity that the field offers.

On her time off, Inna enjoys spending time with her two kids as well as traveling, sightseeing and taking pictures of everything!

idrozd@inszoneins.com

916-738-7701

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Liliana Martinez

Liliana Martinez is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. She has been in the insurance space since 2018. Liliana enter the insurance industry because she enjoys the opportunity to provide excellent customer service, one of the most important aspects of the insurance process in her opinion. She joined Inszone Insurance in 2018.
On her time off Liliana enjoys reading, the outdoors and cooking. She loves being a mom and traveling to fun places.

lmartinez@inszoneins.com

916-738-7711

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Samantha Fowler

Samantha Fowler is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. She has been in the insurance space since 2016, accidentally getting into insurance but loving it as she gained more knowledge and skills. Samantha enjoys helping customers get the best price possible in their policies, as well as being able to interact with all types of businesses along the way. She joined Inszone Insurance in 2018.
On her time off Samantha enjoys 4 wheeling and rock crawling.

sfowler@inszoneins.com

916-738-7708

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Anayeli Cisneros

Anayeli Cisneros is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. Anayeli joined the Inszone team in 2017 and brings with her over 2 years of insurance experience.

On her time off, Anayeli enjoys cooking and listening to music, especially while cooking.

acisneros@inszoneins.com

916-503-6287

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Aranda Ward

Aranda Ward is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. Aranda is new to the Inszone team, but not new to the insurance space. She brings with her over 10 years of insurance experience, 8 years on the life insurance side and 2 years as a Managing General Agent (MGA).

On her time off, Aranda enjoys backpacking and camping.

award@inszoneins.com

916-738-7803

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Laurie Graves

Laurie Graves is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. An insurance veteran, Laurie has over 19 years of experience working in the insurance Industry. Her first 7 years she worked as a personal lines service and service manager, followed by 12 years on the commercial side. Laurie has been a part of the Inszone team since 2008, always striving for success.

On her time off, Laurie enjoys the outdoors, camping, fishing, cooking and primarily being a mom.

lgraves@inszoneins.com

916-503-4813

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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Natasha Fanin

Natasha Fanin is a Commercial Lines Account Manager Assistant at Inszone Insurance Services. She is new to the insurance industry but comes from a family that is highly invested in insurance industry and she has been able to receive a lot of guidance from them as she enters into the insurance space. Natasha chose to pursue a career in insurance because she enjoys learning the new guidelines, rules and coverage forms in insurance. Her goal is to continue to grow with Inszone and pass on her knowledge to business owners. Natasha joined Inszone Insurance in 2018.
On her time off Natasha enjoys spending time with her son and loves to work as a professional baker in her spare time.

nafanin@inszoneins.com

916-738-7710

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Commercial Lines Account Manager - Assistant

Commercial Property

Joe Hensler, MWCA

Joe Hensler is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. A certified Master Work Comp Advisor, Joe has 5 years of experience in the Commercial Insurance space. As his certification illustrates, Joe pushed himself to be as knowledgeable as possible in all things insurance in order to pass on this knowledge and advice to his customers. Joe has been with Inszone insurance since 2013, helping customers to protect their businesses in all aspects.

On his time off Joe enjoys working on his 1967 Charger and coral reef fish tank.

jhensler@inszoneins.com

916-738-7807

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Commercial Property Specialist
Chris Tracy

Chris Tracy is a Commercial Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. His interest in commercial insurance was piqued in the summer of 2010 during an internship when he came to appreciate the reward of helping businesses understand and defend themselves from risk. Prior to his time in the commercial insurance field his interest in human behavior culminated in the attainment of a Master’s Degree. Chris enjoys spending his time off with his family and friends, learning new concepts, and enjoying the outdoors – particularly hiking.

ctracy@inszoneins.com

916-738-7706

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Commercial Insurance Specialist
Yuritzi Valdiosera

Yuritzi Valdiosera is a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Inszone Insurance Services. Her insurance experience started here at Inszone in 2012 in the Personal Lines department, then in the Workers Compensation department and in her current role as Account Manager in the Commercial Property division. Yuritzi has excelled in her tenure at Inszone receiving the Breakthrough Performer award in 2015, and Employee of the Year award in 2016.

On her time off, Yuritzi enjoys spending time with her family, participating as Team Mom for her son’s basketball team, and considers herself a Disneyland expert.

yvaldiosera@inszoneins.com

916-503-4671

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Commercial Lines Account Manager

Personal Lines

Jose Vidrios

Jose Vidrios is a Personal Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. An insurance veteran, Jose has over 10 years of experience working in the insurance field, this is not a job for him it’s his career. Jose joined the Inszone Team in 2014 and has quickly risen to be one of the top producers on the personal lines side.

On his time off, Jose enjoys spending time with his daughter and wife.

jvidrios@inszoneins.com

916-503-4855

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Personal Insurance Specialist
Kassandra Ortiz

Kassandra Ortiz is a Personal Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. She has been in the insurance industry since 2014, focused on providing her customers with the best service possible. Kassandra enjoys helping customers understand the importance of getting properly protected and understanding the insurance options available to them. Kassandra joined Inszone in 2018.

On her time off, Kassandra enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and keeping an active lifestyle.

kortiz@inszoneins.com

916-738-7806

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Personal Insurance Specialist
Leo Simental

Leonel Simental is a Personal Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services. He has been in the insurance industry since 2011, focusing on the personal lines side of insurance. Leonel joined Inszone Insurance in 2015 and has been an integral part of the growth of the personal lines department.

On his time off, Leonel enjoys walking on the Newport boardwalk and working out.

lsimental@inszoneins.com

916-842-3011

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Personal Insurance Specialist

Administrative Staff

Tatiana Oselskis

Tatiana Oselskis is part of the accounting team at Inszone Insurance Services. She has been in the insurance industry since 2009, with a focus on accounting. Tatiana joined Inszone Insurance in 2013, and has been an integral part of the accounting department since.

On her time off, Tatiana enjoys running, reading and writing.

toselskis@inszoneins.com

916-738-7802

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Accounting

Inszone Team

Executives

Norm Hudson

Chris Walters

Pat Grignon

Rich Lemon

Management

Juan Cruz

Natalie Fanin

Norma Villafranca

Patty Cicogni

General Commercial

Theresa Graves

Akilino Jacky

Zack Weinberger

Maria Palomera

DJ Mervin

Israel Sepulveda

Jared Strong

Joey Felix

Laura Goodnow

Leonardo Guimoye

Tatiana Ramos

Bill Krist

Gustavo Marquez

Amanda Amoore

Inna Drozd

Liliana Martinez

Samantha Fowler

Anayeli Cisneros

Aranda Ward

Laurie Graves

Natasha Fanin

Commercial Property

Joe Hensler, MWCA

Chris Tracy

Yuritzi Valdiosera

Personal Lines

Jose Vidrios

Kassandra Ortiz

Leo Simental

Administrative Staff

Tatiana Oselskis