Cala Carter

President, CPIW, AIS, Senior Account Executive

Cala has over 30 years experience serving in all capacities of the insurance agency system. Specializing in Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Wholesale, Health Care, Service Industries and Non-Profits, she takes a risk management/ consultative approach to helping clients choose their insurance plans for: Property & Casualty, Automobile, Workers Comp, Employment Practice Liability, Group Health & Ancillary Benefits, Life, and more. She works with Group Insurance programs such as SEMA, RBA, CBM and Farm Bureau, to create savings for clients & develop new programs. Cala often partners with local non-profits to provide insurance and consulting assistance to the community. She is a trustee for the Fresno Art Museum, teaches Sunday School, and has served on many civic & charitable projects. Cala is licensed in all lines of insurance: Property, Casualty, Life, Health & Accident.

ccarter@ccisinsurance.com

Mark Rivard

VP, CFO

Senior Account Executive, Bond Department Manager
Mark is sought out as a business consultant for insurance budgeting, loss control, and audit planning.  He mentors his clients on utilizing insurance with other business programs such Human Resource regulations and CA Enterprise Zone tax credits.  Specializing in Bonding, Construction,  Workers Compensation, and HR issues.  Mark’s clients include Construction Contractors, Resort Marinas, Property Managers, Building Owners, Restaurants & Hospitality risks.  Focusing on insurance budgeting analysis and risk management.  As a former PGA member and Golf Instructor, and owner of THE PUTTINGTEMPLATE.COM, Mark supports athletic programs, golf clubs and courses in our community in many ways.  Mark is a licensed Property, Casualty & Bonding agent. 

mrivard@ccisinsurance.com

Richard V Lawrence

Senior Account Executive, Health & Life Broker

Rich has 20+ years experience as Insurance Broker & Vice President of Central California Insurance Services; founded by his dad, Ralph Lawrence, in 1991.  They achieved a rank of 3^rd in the nation for policies issued with one of their top companies. In 2011 Rich joined CCIS to  expand his insurance offerings to his client base.  For over 25 years Rich has helped clients with their Medicare Supplements, Prescription Drug Plans, Long Term Care, Final Expense, Life, Health, Disability, and Dental.  Now they can get savings and great coverage with CCIS Auto & Homeowners/ Business & Farm Insurance and more.  Rich is a 3^rd generation farmer and works with Ralph, at RRR Ranch, their family farm in Madera Ranchos, CA, growing kiwis & fuyu persimmons.  Rich is firmly grounded in Agriculture having grown up participating in 4-H, FFA, and agronomy studies.    

rlawrence@ccisinsurance.com 

Suhkbir Bhandal

Senior Account Executive, Producer

Sukh is a multi-lingual sales agent.  Sukh heads up our Convenience Store/ Gas Station/ Liquor Store Group Insurance Program.  Specializing in Retail, Garages, Hotels, Farms and Personal Lines Insurance.  Sukh rounds out his clients’ insurance portfolios with Health, Life, and other benefits.  Sukh has over 15 years experience in business planning, as a business owner himself, as an insurance claims and safety consultant, and over 5 years as an insurance agent.  Sukh serves in many Punjabi Cultural Groups, to bring the arts and culture of India to our community in folk dance, festivals and classes.  Sukh and his wife, Jagdeep, have two kids, who excel in school and sports.  Sukh is a licensed Property, Casualty, Life, Health & Accident agent.

sbhandal@ccisinsurance.com

Ryan Eversole

Personal Lines Account Executive

Ryan specializes in Personal Lines Insurance Plans for his clients: Autos, Homes, Dwellings, Umbrella, RV’s, Boats, Collector Cars, and more. He saves them money with Comparative Rating Systems that quickly determine the best rates and coverages available from our A rated insurance companies. He partners with CCIS Business, Life & Health Division to bring his clients all lines of insurance for “one stop” insurance planning. Ryan grew up in the insurance industry, second generation agency management. Ryan designed our agency network and internet system and is Agency Administrator for our AMS360 agency management system. Ryan supports Valley Center for the Blind, Fresno Art Museum, and other civic organizations, and has a 14yr old son  and 9 year old daughter.  Ryan is a licensed Personal Lines Agent and heads up that department.

reversole@ccisinsurance.com

Darlene Saldana

Client Service Rep Commercial Lines, Bond Dept

Darlene has 5+ year experience in Insurance Customer Service. In addition to serving large business clients as well as small business owners, she assists with our Bonding Department. Darlene is our Customer Service and Training Manager for our AMS360 agency management system. Her prompt attention to detail in issuing Certificates, Auto ID cards, and Evidence of Insurance for loan closings is an important part of our team commitment to excellence for our clients’ service. Darlene assists you with Claims Reporting and Monitoring. She completed Entrepreneurial Training Center in 2007, as Assistant to the Executive Director. She is trained in Microsoft word, excel, and accounting programs. Our clients have voted Darlene the “Best in Class” Client Service Rep for 2009, 2010. Darlene’s son is in elementary school, and he and his Dad, Eric, are Darlene’s biggest fans.

dsaldana@ccisinsurance.com

Tonya Hooker

Client Service Representative Commercial Lines

Tonya has 8+ years experience in insurance as a Customer Service Representative. She is a commercial specialist, and serves farms, small business owners; as well as large clients such as Manufacturers, Fruit Packers, Large Agri Operations, Wholesale, Transportation, Retail, Hospitality, Attorneys, Physicians & more. Tonya is multi talented; her relationships with underwriters enable Tonya to negotiate excellent insurance quotes for our commercial clients. She is skilled in AMS360 agency management system, and real-time utilization of our system with our insurance carriers. Tonya’s fast & efficient office skills get you immediate help with Certificates, Change Requests, Claims Reporting and Monitoring. Tonya gets up early in the morning to train in physical fitness, nutrition & body sculpting. She has won awards in Figure/ Fitness Competitions. Her can-do attitude is inspiring to all of us. She also enjoys time with family, friends & working with kids. Tonya is a licensed Property & Casualty agent.

thooker@ccisinsurance.com

Katherine Wecker

Life & Health Agent

Katherine is the first person who greets you when you walk into the CCIS Insurance Agency Office. Katherine assists our clients with servicing their Personal Lines policies: Auto, Home, Boats and more. She also quotes Life, Health, Dental, Vision; all your Personal, Life and Health Insurance needs. Katherine assists you with Claims Reporting and Monitoring. She is trained in Allied Insurance online service systems as well as Hartford, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Kaiser, and more. Katherine likes to help clients find more savings by looking at combining their Autos, Home and Life insurance with one great carrier, such as Allied/ Nationwide Insurance Group. Katherine has two sons; one is currently on active duty in the US Marines, and another who plans on serving. Katherine is a licensed Life, Health & Accident agent.

kwecker@ccisinsurance.com

Pa-Ying Vang

Accounting Department, Assisting in Client Services

Pa-Ying handles CCIS Insurance Group, Inc. Accounting, Accounts Payables, Insurance Carriers’ Accounting, Invoicing, Commission Statements, AMS.360 Management Systems Integration / Downloads/ Realtime with other systems, and client service issues. Pa-Ying has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Fresno State University. She is presently completing her Masters Degree in Accounting and Business while enjoying her family with her husband, six kids, many relatives, and even more friends. Pa-Ying brings a high level of business expertise and accounting skills to CCIS Insurance Group, Inc

pvang@ccisinsurance.com