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James Berwick
Chief Executive Officer
After six years as a Sales Manager for Prudential Insurance, Jim, along with his brother David, founded Berwick Insurance in 1997. Berwick Insurance is a first-generation company specializing in health care insurance sales. Humble roots combined with hard work and the attitude that “There’s always more we can do” has propelled Berwick Insurance to be one of the nation’s most reputable insurance brokers.
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David Berwick
Chief Operating Officer
In 1994, David joined forces with his brother in the Life Insurance and Annuity industry. David quickly became a Million Dollar Round Table “Top of the Table” producer. Three years later, Berwick Insurance opened its doors and is still growing today. David says, “we offer our agents a unique perspective because we have been producers ourselves.” This experience is the backbone of our sales training programs and one of the reasons our agents are so successful!
PERSONAL: David enjoys spending time with fun-loving wife and their larger than life family. Yes, you counted correctly, all 8 kids! -
Colleen Gimbel
Vice President of Strategic Alliances
My favorite thing about working at Berwick Insurance is helping agents & agencies grow their business. It is very rewarding to coach people in sales & marketing techniques and then see it payoff. It’s a win-win and it just doesn’t get any better than that!
PERSONAL: Colleen enjoys wine, cooking & college football (Go AZ CATS)! She has an affinity for useless trivia & movie lines; and is passionate about living life to the fullest. She loves traveling & spending time with her husband & daughter! -
Bob Cummins
Vice President of Sales & Recruitment
I enjoy working with a variety of agent partners, our clients, and our Agent Support Team on the benefits of Medicare. Each day I find myself helping agents to reach the next level in their Medicare career.
PERSONAL: Bob is an avid golfer and loves country music. He has hung out with some amazing people like Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton and Toby Keith. If you're ever out this way, call Bob to tee up some golf! -
Randy Pearsall
Vice President of Marketing
The best part about my job is hearing about our agents' success! It's great to see when agents try new ideas and they become as passionate as we are about medicare and how it can change people's lives.
PERSONAL: Randy loves spending time with his family, especially when they can escape to a beach together! -
David Parker
Chief Technology Officer
I have been involved in technology for 27 years, I can honestly say there is never a dull moment. I enjoy the challenging changing environment, the fast-paced nature of the work, and turning technology strategies from an idea into a reality!
PERSONAL: David enjoys traveling, hiking in the mountains, biking and spending time with his family. -
Judy Daniels
Regional Director, Sales & Recruitment
What I like best about my position with Berwick is consatantly meeting new people - in person, over the pone, or via Zoom! It brings me a great deal of joy to help agent support their clients with various situations.
PERSONAL: Transplanted to LA from the East Coast, Judy literally runs on Dunkin' (coffee, not donuts). She drinks more coffee than should be legally allowed. -
Cesar Castilleja
Regional Director, Sales & Recruitment
My favorite part of this business is the development of agents. It's great assisting independent agents in becoming top producers and then helping them duplicate their efforts by recruiting agents to create a successful agency of their own. With over 20 years of experience and as a former top producer myself, I am passionate about getting agents to the next level.
PERSONAL: Cesar loves live music and anything outdoors. He enjoys giving back to his community, serving on several non-profit boards... he'll even dress funny for a good cause. "The more you have, the more you give." -
Vanessa Parker
Regional Director, Sales & Recruitment
What I enjoy most about my role is building lasting agent relationships. With over 25 years of insurance sales experience, I've specialized and trained thousands of agents in a munber of areas, including: MAPD, Medicare Supplements, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Dental & Vision Plans.
PERSONAL: More than anything, Vanessa enjoys traveling, hiking and biking with my family. One of the perks of living in Florida: she can enjoy these activities all year round! -
Adriana Audino
Regional Director, Sales & Recruitment
After spending many years on the carrier side, I am happy to bring my local Medicare knowledge & expertise to our agency & agent partners. The training & development of agents is what I enjoy most. Medicare is so important and I'm glad to be a part of supporting agents as they grow their business!
PERSONAL: Adriana is an East Coast girl who loves cooking, traveling and taking advantage of the natural vitamin D at the beach or pool. Family means everything to Adriana, she especially enjoys spending time with her daughter seeing the world, enjoying great meals and having lots of laughs! -
Marcos Moreno
Vice President of Sales & Recruitment (Individual Family Plans)
The things I enjoy most about this job are hearing agent success stories and working with a supportive, family-oriented team at Berwick. IFP is growning rapidly, I intend to help agents across the contry build a storn and successful business.
PERSONAL: I enjoy traveling with my family of seven, video games with the kids, long walks with our dog, and concerts with my wife. -
Joel Cowdry
Marketing Project Manager
Helping others succeed every day — that's my job and I love it! I enjoy the challenge of breaking through the clutter in today's overcommunicated marketplace. My passions is helping people improve their lives and grow their businesses by crafting compelling marketing messages.
PERSONAL: Joel enjoys attending live concerts, trying new recipes and trips to Las Vegas! The most important parts of his life involve food, friends and family. -
Ann McGlamery
Director of Compliance Oversight & Development
I enjoy providing the compliance support necessary to help agents achieve their goals. It is fulfilling to play a part in our agents' growth and development.
PERSONAL: In her free time, Ann enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new hobbies. -
Elena Rodriguez
Compliance Analyst
What I enjoy most about my job is helping agents with their compliance questions. its a great feeling to be able to provide agents with the support they need to help them achieve their goals. It is my personal goal to provide our agents with the knowledge they need to be successful.
PERSONAL: Elena enjoys going to events with her boyfriend, cheering on the Raiders, relaxing with her kitty "Greta", singing, watching Netflix, and gardening. -
Reyes Rivera
Director of Agent Support
It is nice knowing that the tools & resources we provide can help any agent no matter their experience level. My favorite part about my job is working with agents who are exploring Medicare sales for the first time and help them grow into successful selling agents.
PERSONAL: Reyes loves spending time with her family/friends & anyone who can make her laugh. They do say laughter is the best medicine. One of her favorite things though is being outdoors, exploring new places, and hiking with her husband. -
Ryan Pearsall
Executive Administrator
I enjoy a smoothly running business. One of the best aspects of my job is that I get to interact with all departments and help them with the big and small. I cherish that in my role, I have ability to make our employees' work experience better.
PERSONAL: Ryan is a mom of 3 wild munchkins. Ryan loves being "that mom" that makes the whole family wear matching pajamas for pictures. When Ryan isn't chasing around the kids & her husband Randy, she loves making time to watch her U of A Wildcats play baseball, basketball, and football. -
Jeanette Riviera
Front Office Manager
At Berwick, I approach all aspects of my job with a positive, hard-working mindset. I am passionate about finding solutions to any challenges!
PERSONAL: As a vegetarian foodie, I enjoy trying Tucson's amazing restaurants, baking for family & friends, hiking with my pup Oby, listening to live music, reading anything sci-fi, and traveling! -
Kristina Ruiz
Receptionist
I love seeing our agents grow! I take pride in knowing my role not only affects our agents' success, but our clients' satisfaction as well.
PERSONAL: Kristina enjoys trying new food, traveling, getting her nails done and just getting pampered in general! -
Shari Jean
Agent Support Specialist
What I love about my job is that each day is unique! It's rewarding to help others achieve their goals. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with a fantastic group of people.
PERSONAL: Shari enjoys traveling and spending time with family. -
Jessie Rubio
Agent Support Specialist
I enjoy interacting with all our agents and providing resources to help them become successful in Medicare.
PERSONAL: Jesse loves spending time with her husband and her 3 kids! She also enjoys interior design in her spare time. -
Amy Reynolds
Agent Support Specialist
The thing I love most about my position is that every day brings something new. Helping agents with their questions and getting to know them is such a special part of my job. It's wonderful to be part of the Berwick team.
PERSONAL: Amy is blessed with a great husband and daughter! Family trips and the great outdoors is what they enjoy the most! -
Alyssa Davila
Director of Sales Support
The best part of my job is the team I work with and the agents we support. Connecting with agents about their backgrounds, needs and goals allow me to best assist them — it's so rewarding to see agents succeed!
PERSONAL: Alyssa earned her master's degree from the University of Arizona in Healthcare Management and loves to learn! She's always up for a good adventure or some friendly competition. Her greatest compliment ever came from her nieces and than easy Pophins. She is cooler -
Nicole Kass
Agent Support Specialist
What I love most about working at Berwick is the amazing team of talented people whose main desire is to help everyone be successful.
PERSONAL: Loves spending time traveling, reading a good book and enjoying a glass of wine! Most times you'll find her enjoying time with her family, friends and most importantly her best buddy, her dog Max. -
Karina Velez
Agent Support Specialist
The thing I enjoy most about working at Berwick Insurance is helping our agents become successful by being their go-to for assistance! Having a supportive, welcoming team makes coming into work everyday fun!
PERSONAL: Karina enjoys spending time with her two boys, they definitely keep her busy. She loves evening drives to see the city lights or to watch the all the beautiful colors Tucson sunsets provide over the mountains. -
Bren Fowler
Agent Support Specialist
I love working with our amazing team who share the common goal of helping all agents be successful. I always look forward to collaborating with team members on new ways we can help agents reach their goals!
PERSONAL: Family is everything to Bren - you can always find her on adventures with her daughters, fiancé and their 5 dachshunds! She loves horror movies of any kind; Halloween is every month at their house - the spookier the better! -
Andrew Bohme
Agent Support Specialist
I enjoy working at Berwick Insurance because we offer a collaborative work envitronment to help everyone succeed and grow! Working closely with our team and agents is very reqarding.
PERSONAL: Andrew loves being immersed in nature! From mountaineering and ultramarathons to a round of Disc Golf, he always has his camera ready to capture incredible sights. -
Taylor Oden
Director of Contracting
I love my job because each day grings a new challenge which constantly keeps me on my toes. It is so fulfilling having the opportunity to problem solve for our agents and to help simplify processes for them.
PERSONAL: Taylor spends most of her time chasing around her two toddlers, Carter and Colton. When she gets free time, she and her husband love taking road trips to Pinetop, AZ to escape the Tucson heat! -
Blaire Faris
Contracting Specialist
I have an incredible sense of camaraderie with the entire Berwick Insurance team. It is exciting knowing that the efforts we put in every day directly support our agents in reaching their goals.
PERSONAL: Blaire is an amazing singer and she is blessed to serve on her church's worship team. Her parents say, "if she was born first, she would have been an only child." -
Brittany Kincel
Contracting Specialist
The best part about working at Berwick Insurance is helping agents from across the country through the preconceived 'challenging' contracting process. Our job is to make each step of the way simple for each agent.
PERSONAL: Brittany says, "puppies, pizza and Britney Spears are life...the rest is just details." Wonder where her husband fits in? -
Emilie Wessman
Contracting Specialist
I enjoy working with a strong team that is committed to making every agent's transition through the contracting process as smooth as possible.
PERSONAL: Emilie loves to cook and experiment with new recipes. Thanksgiving is her favorite time of year since it's all about cooking. -
Myra Garcia
Contracting Manager
I enjoy being part of a team that has so much pride and passion for helping our agents through the contracting process and beyond.
PERSONAL: Myra is always up for a spontaneous vacation (it's rare when she spends a weekend in town). She loves spending time with her family, especially at her ranch in Portales, NM. -
Tori Castellini
Contracting Specialist
The best part of my job is working with such talented and dedicated team members. Every day I look forward to going to work to help our agents achieve their goals!
PERSONAL: Tori is an art tanatic, a craftsy creator, and an animal lover. From her homestate of Indiana to her current home in Tucson, Tori loves to travel. Go Hoosiers! -
Nicole Bojorquez
Contracting Specialist
In a short time, Berwick already feels like home. I appreciate being part of a tem that is so skilled at simplifying the contracting process. I'm honored to learn and grow with this team of fantastic people.
PERSONAL: Nicole is a mom of two. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching Japanese reality TV, and taking on amateur sewing projects. -
Stephanie Griffin
Contracting Specialist
The best part about my job is working with an amazing team that is dedicated to helping agents through the contracting process.
PERSONAL: Stephanie enjoys reading, crafting, and solving puzzles. She loves to travel and spend time with her family. -
Nikki Samaniego
Contracting Specialist
I love helping others while still maintaining a challenge, working at Berwick Insurance allows me to do just that! Diversity, motivation and the space to grow as a professional are the reasons I love my job!
PERSONAL: Fan of humor and love. Simply put, Nikki loves funny shows, movies and anything that can make her laugh. Music, family and friends all fill her heart and purpose. -
Kirk Van Gilder
Principle Graphic Designer
I love being creative. All day, every day. Berwick Insurance allows me to be that creative force for agents bringing fresh concepts and ideas that benefit Berwick and its partners. Haar, Haar, Haar ye skallywags!
PERSONAL: Not only a talented graphic designer but Kirk also makes paper, all kinds of jerky, loves Game of Thrones, and he might actually be Santa. -
Daniel Saxton
Product Manager
Agents and Agencies rely on Berwick Insurance to provide helpful tools to track their business. In my rolw, it gives me great satisfaction by overseeing the design, development, and deployment of technical solutions that assist our agents to support and grow their business.
PERSONAL: Daniel has traveled to El Salvador and Japan. He loves the outdoors and is an avid hiker, seen here at the base of the Grand Canyon. -
Kevin Stultz
Senior Database Analyst
At Berwick, I combine my experience with multiple programming languages and databases. My job is fun because I like thinking in sets and working with database querying. Plus, the team I work with is an incredibly tight knit family!
PERSONAL: Kevin is most proud of his son, Gabriel. His chief hobby is leading the best band in Tucson, The Muffulettas - it's really his way of moonlighting. He never tires rehearsing, writing and performing. -
Josh Krouze
Senior Application Engineer
My favorite part of working at Berwick is leveraging all kinds of technology to build our applications. We are constantly learning to make sure everything we develop is top=of-the-line.
PERSONAL: A fully-fledged geek, Josh likes to spend his free time playing video games, watching anime, or reading a good book -
Cory Rekieta
Senior Application Developer
Working at Berwick gives me the opportunity to grow as a developer and expand my technical knowledge and skillset. These roles bring an unique opportunity to mentor others while continue to grow professionally.
PERSONAL: Cory enjoys swimming, yoga and long car trips with his family. -
Billy Smith
Senior Application Developer
Working at Berwick Insurance gives me the opportunity to work with a cohesive, supportive team to develp applications using current techniques and technologies. While it's always exciting to see where things are going, it's even more exciting to get things done:
PERSONAL: Billy enjoys going to various parks with his wife & kids, occasionally bringing the dog "if he's lucky!" -
Traci Bohme
Senior Business Analyst
Working at Berwick is great! No two days are ever the same. Having opportunities to learn, graow and contribute my skill sets with each department is very fulfilling.
PERSONAL: Traci loves art, photography and all manners of crafting. If she can combine any of those with being outdoors, she is a happy camper! -
Jason Moffit
Application Developer
It is an awesome experience to learn, grow and be a part of a great team! I can fulfill my passion for technology by employing the latest techniques. I couldn't ask for a more fulfilling opportunity!
PERSONAL: Jason's top priority is his family. His three boys are the world to him and his wife. Jason also enjoys creating art and loves being out in nature whenever possible! -
Ana Stilb
Vice President of Human Resources and Finance
As Berwick Insurance's Controller, I enjoy working with numbers all day long. It is nice knowing that my skill set is being valued each and every day.
PERSONAL: Ana does more before 6am than any of us. Every day she runs at least 3 miles and then spends hours watering plants on her & her husband's 100 year old ranch. -
Liliana Pulido
Administrator, Human Resources & Finance
I was in the banking industry for 23 years. Here at Berwick Insurance group, not only do i get to keep working with numbers, which I love, but also with a wonderful and success group of people.
PERSONAL: PERSONAL: "Adopt don't shop!" (All Lily's dogs are rescues from Mexico!) -
Yvonne Balderrama
Administrator, Human Resources & Finance
I was given a great opportunity to come work for Berwick Insurance after recently retiring from my job of 39 years. I've met a great group of people that are motivating and continue to inspire me every day.
PERSONAL: Yvonne loves spending time with her daughters and hanging out with family. She enjoys cooking and creating new dishes. She takes every opportunity to watch my grand 'fur-baby'. -
Shelly Doughty
Vice President Group and U65 Sales
Being in the insurance industry for over 28 years, I enjoy working with employers, employees and individuals to find solutions to their insurance needs. I find simplifying insurance and helping people understand their benefit option is very rewarding.
PERSONAL: Shelly enjoys spending time with husband, their 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling, RVing, hiking, watching their kids play sports (their youngest daughter is still playing colliegent softball) and playing with her grandkids. -
Jim McCartin
Group Sales Partner
With my 20 years of experience, I', able to provide unique strategies that lower costs while supplying superior coverage to employers and their employees. I strive for this everyday!
PERSONAL: Jim loves spending time with his family, including his new granddaughter! He also enjoys his rock band JMYMAC. -
Morghan Chavez
Group & U65 Sales Executive
I love getting the opportunity to assist individuals in understanding how their insurance benefits work. We have a great team that makes my job extremely enjoyable!
PERSONAL: Morghan is a busy mom of five wonderful children. She loves spending time outdoors family and exploring the Austin area. -
Abby Doughty
Group & U65 Sales Executive
Being able to serve others and help individuals understand their insurance is very gratifying. Interacting with people and my team makes this job so enjoyable and I am grateful for every second of it!
PERSONAL: Abby enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends and loves being outdoors. She enjoys hiking, playing golf, coaching softball and is very competitive. She's always up for something exciting! -
Betsy Stevens
Group & U65 Sales Executive
The most rewarding part of my work is that I get to help people and build relationships with customers. I love learning something every day and I get to work with a great group of people.
PERSONAL: Betsy enjoys being outdoors and DIY house projects. She stays busy running her two children to practices and tournaments. -
Paola Motta
IFP Recruitment Specialist
What I enjoy the most is about working at Berwick Insurance Group is I get to open new doors for IFP Selling Agent. They receive unconditional support every step of the way and our aim is to always be here to help them!
PERSONAL: Paola enjoys spending time with her "sassy" daughter doing outdoor activities, playing dress-up or barbies. -
Chloe Rascon
Director of Client Services
I love being able to connect with our clients and problem-solve the best solutions for their healthcare needs. Going above and beyond for my clients is my priority.
PERSONAL: Chloe loves to read and write in her free time. She also travels and goes to concerts any chance she can get! -
Kris Hillmer
Client Services Manager
I love helping clients and our team decipher plans to find the one that fits. I am constantly looking for ways to improve current systems to make them even more efficient.
PERSONAL: In his free time Kris is an avid gamer, but also loves going to events like comic cons, renaissance festivals and fairs. -
Miguel Vivero
Client Services Specialist
I enjoy connecting with our clients and helping them find a plan that best fits their unique needs.
PERSONAL: Miguel enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys. Family trips, video games, music and having new food adventures are some things he enjoys most. -
Cass Dahl
Client Services Specialist
I enjoy making sense out of Medicare by translating the jargon and breaking down the numbers for our clients. I always strive to provide our customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make an informed decision about their healthcare.
PERSONAL: Cass enjoys spending time outdoors with a menagerie of rescue animals - goats, pigs, dogs and cats - oh my! -
Betty Ishikawa
Agent Support Specialist
I love working at Berwick Insurance! It is very nice to be a part of a team whose common goal is to support our clients and agents to the fullest.
PERSONAL: Betty enjoys spending time with her friends & family. She has a special love for off-roading, traveling and going to concerts whenever possible. -
Tara Bruce
Client Relations Manager
What drew me to Berwick Insurance Group was its strong emphasis on building genuine relationships and delivering exceptional service to employers, employees and individuals. I’m proud to be part of a team that provides compassionate support and expert guidance to meet the insurance needs of those we serve. I also value the opportunity to grow Berwick’s presence in our community through philanthropic efforts and meaningful networking opportunities.
PERSONAL: Tara enjoys spending quality time with her dog, Squirt, and signing up for running races as an excuse to travel (favorites being: Boston Marathon, the Golden Gate Dirty 30 50K & the Rocky Point Triathlon). Born & raised in Tucson, she’s a proud UofA alumni—Go Wildcats! -
Jeff White
Graphic Designer
In my role as graphic designer, I'm constantly focused on creating designs that directly support our agents and agencies. I genuinely enjoy helping them stand out and achieve their goals through clear, impactful and refined marketing collateral. It's incredibly rewarding to create materials that contribute directly to their success.
PERSONAL: When not designing, you'll find Jeff hitting the trails and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family, as those shared experiences truly enrich his life. -
Benjamin Berwick
Client Services Specialist
I enjoy helping people with their insurance needs.
PERSONAL: Ben is a man of faith and enjoys a wide range of interests such as playing video games, being creative as an artist and showing his love by joking around with family & friends.
