Imagine, sitting on the porch on a cool fall morning. The leaves have just started to change, and the song of migrating birds grace your ears. A warm cup of coffee in your hand as you rock back and forth. In this moment, peace flows into you. You are afforded the time to breathe without a care in the world.

That feeling is what Jake gives to everyone who becomes one of his clients. A feeling that everyone who has grown up in his hometown of Monroe Michigan has experienced at one point or another. Where other Medicare agents might treat you as a customer, Jake will treat you as trusted friend and lifelong colleague when handling all of your Medicare needs. How does he do this? By partnering with Bridlewood Insurance and living the only two rules that one needs to follow to have a fulfilling career.

Those rules are…

1. ALWAYS, no matter what and without hesitation, do what is best for the client. Every time, no exceptions.
2. Follow rule #1

Jake spent five years at Michigan Technological University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in business management. Those five years were filled with countless trials and hard work. The determination that he embodied to achieve this life milestone is the same determination that he puts in to making sure that your needs are met. Jake goes to work for you from the very first call and continues working for you every day thereafter. He asks all the questions that you may not have considered to make sure that each recommendation he gives is tailored specifically to your needs. By the time the initial conversation is done, he will have identified your needs and immediately begins exploring every option that you have. If there is a Medicare product available in your area, you can rest assured that he has looked at it and is applying your needs to it to ensure that you will get the quality care that you deserve.

In addition to thoroughly understanding your needs, Jake will make sure that you fully understand everything concerning your Medicare. If it takes fifteen minutes or thirty, Jake will make sure that when it comes time to decide, that you can say without a shadow of a doubt that you have all the information that you need. If he doesn’t know the answer to something when you call, he will do whatever it takes to make sure that you get the full and complete answer.

Having spent the last five years in the manufacturing world, Jake thoroughly understands how complicated health insurance can be, and Medicare is no exception. No one sat down and really explained his benefits when signing those employer contracts, and it wasn’t until after he signed that he learned critical things he needed were covered. These experiences have driven him to dive deep into Medicare, and ensure that no one else has the same experiences that he has had.

By choosing to go through Jake for your Medicare needs, you are taking the first steps in a lifelong friendship. From answering questions to providing you with entertaining newsletters every month, Jake will never be more than a phone call away. Don’t let the complexities of Medicare frustrate you any longer. Give Jake a call.

Let Jake at Bridlewood help you on your Medicare journey!

Ralph has over 40 years of sales experience, primarily in institutional chemical supplies, and he is currently a corporate account manager for an international chemical manufacturer. He is also the former owner of a distribution company in based in Skokie, IL. Ralph received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, graduating from Rochester Institute of Technology.

While he is relatively new to helping people with their Medicare options, Ralph has many years seeing a Medicare Advantage plan in action. His parents have had Advantage plans for years and he assisted them in selecting and maintaining the right plan for their needs. After seeing how frustrating and overwhelming all the Medicare information could be to seniors, he decided this might be a field he would really enjoy, as he loves helping people and seniors in particular. Ralph says he truly enjoys advising people of their Medicare options. It’s especially rewarding to assist someone by providing a product that they need, and it doesn’t cost the client anything for his help! He feels real satisfaction when he sees the smiles on my clients faces when they understand how he has helped them by educating them so they can make an informed decision. Ralph decided to join Bridlewood Insurance family – he calls it a family because he feels they truly care about him reaching his goals and their method to success is unlike anything else he has experienced before, in this industry.

Ralph was born and raised in Rochester, NY and has been living in the Chicago area for the past 40 years, and currently resides in Glenview, IL. He is married to his lovely wife, Jovy, and they have five wonderful children. Ralph is a motorcycle enthusiast and has been riding for 35 years. He enjoys riding his Harley Davidson Road Glide with his motorcycle gang, and Jovy rides with him. During the winter months, you will find Ralph bowling in his Thursday night league, and on weekends he and his wife are aspiring ballroom dancers, which they enjoy immensely.

My name is Apara, I joined Bridlewood in 2014 for the opportunity of offering multiple options in the medicare space. I enjoy finding the right fit with plans, doctors, and clients. I was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, my family moved to the Chicago area, and I came out West for college – never to return to the Midwest! Now, I love living in Carlsbad.

I have a BA degree from San Diego State University and worked as a Tax Accountant for 35 years.

Angela has held a number of jobs over the years, including being a realtor, a service coordinator and a bereavement counselor.  She has a Masters of Science degree in Education.

Angela has been with Bridlewood Insurance since June of 2020. She enjoys the flexibility of the job and feels it is a great way to help those in need. Angela worked for an Independent Living Facility and during her time there she heard about all of the great products for low income seniors in her area. She was excited to share that knowledge about the many opportunities available so Angela decided to become a licensed Medicare agent. Angela enjoys helping seniors find the right plan to fit their needs, and as an educator, loves sharing with them the benefits and rights, as a Medicare beneficiary.

Although Angela grew up in Milwaukee, she has also lived in Nebraska, Arizona, and South Dakota. She currently resides in Burlington, WI just south of Milwaukee. She and her husband, Tim, have been married for 30 years.  They have four adult children, and a daughter-in-law. Angela enjoys spending time with family and friends. They also enjoy fishing, walking, church activities, traveling, and home renovation projects.

Sheryl has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood education.  She has worked in both public and private school for more than 20 years, teaching pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade.  She was awarded two educational grants, one at the state level and the other at the district level, focusing on parent involvement.  She is currently self-employed, and runs a web-based consignment shop from her home.  She recently decided to delve into Medicare, and is excited at the prospect of helping people protect their future, by meeting their current individual needs . . . whatever them may be.

Sheryl’s sister introduced her to Bridlewood in the Spring of 2020. She had just began studying for her licensure at that time, and as she learned more about the company and their programs, she was impressed by the encouragement, support and numerous trainings they offered.  Sheryl completed her licensing in September and is excited to be a part of Bridlewood’s community.  She believes that her favorite part of her job will be helping individuals find the right plan to cover all their needs. Sheryl’s desire is to be involved in a business that truly cares about each person and delivering personalized plans that fit their unique needs.

She grew up in Wisconsin, spent her young adult years in Minnesota and then moved to North Carolina, where she has resided for the past 18 years. She and her husband Scott have been married for 26 years and have two children.  Their daughter, Christine, was married in the summer of 2020 in Florida, and their son, Jacob, started his senior year at UNCC.   She loves to spend time outdoors gardening, hiking, and creating landscapes that attract birds and butterflies.
She also enjoys fixing up things, decorating and anything crafty!

Rachelle is a proud graduate of Granite Hills High School, class of 2000!  She then went on to attend junior college for a few years to complete her general education requirements.  She met her future husband, Kyle, and when he asked her to marry him, she finished out her year of school and they were married.  She then went on to work for her father-in-law for 3 years, helping him in his office supply business.  After that she worked for a label manufacturer for about 10 years, before deciding to be a stay at home mom to her daughters.

With the help of her father-in-law, Kent, she decided to jump into the Medicare and Health Insurance field because of the flexible hours and the desire to help people.  Rachelle has been assisting people navigate the Medicare maze for 3 amazing years now.  She has her licenses in multiple states, and thoroughly enjoys educating people on their Medicare choices such as Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription Drug plans, and helping those people with both Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal).  Since both Kent and his wife, Deina, were already with Bridlewood Insurance, and loved the great atmosphere and support they received, they recommended Rachelle join them as an agent at Bridlewood.  She loves that she gets to help people understand a difficult subject, and at the same time keeps them “in the know” and making sure they’re healthy and happy.

Rachelle grew up in East County San Diego and has lived there all her life.  She and her husband Kyle have been married for 18 years, and they have two beautiful girls, who are 12 and 9.  They did live on a little hobby farm with almost 50 animals, but recently moved from there with one of the animals, their beloved dog, Red. Rachelle enjoys running and has participated in the “Triple Crown” – which is 3 half marathons in one year.  She medaled in each of the three marathons, and received a special medal for completing all 3 in the same year.  Since COVID, she has been exercising at home and take long runs with Red.

Desiree’ was born and raised on Long Island, NY. Relocated to the Charlotte, NC area in 2013. Desiree’ obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Strayer University in 2018.

Desiree’ knew she loved to help people however did not know what career path she wanted to go. When she met her now husband, Troy, who is a licensed health insurance agent and has a passion for Medicare, Desiree’ decided to get licensed in Life and Health in 2019. Desiree’ specializes in Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans. Desiree’ enjoys educating people on their options when it comes to Medicare.

When Desiree’ is not helping others with their Medicare needs she is with her family. Desiree’ has two children, Jacob and Avery. Desiree’ loves to make sure everyone is happy. Desiree’ enjoys exercising by walking, swimming, light weights and Zumba!

Karin worked for UnitedHealthcare for almost 4 years in customer service with Medicare Advantage plans and during that time she had the unique experience of acquirning a great deal of knowledge about them and tips that can help seniors with their insurance needs.   She has her Health and Life insurance license.  Karin decided to join Bridlewood Insurance agency, because her manager is local and she provides the necessary training and support she needs.  Her philosophy is her business is based around integrity, and doing what is best for her clients every time to gain and keep their trust.

Karin is from Wisconsin, and resides in the country.  She has 6 grown children and 8 grandchildren.  She also has two dogs, a pit bull and a shepherd.  Being a fitness and health guru, she also works as a personal and fitness trainer.  In her sparetime, Karin is very into gardening and photography, and has an assortment of outside animals.

Brandi has more than 5 years working with Medicare insurance, and is licensed in GA, CA, AZ, OR, ID, and FL. She decided to work with Bridlewood so she could offer more plans and help her clients get the most appropriate coverage to fit their  needs.  Brandi loves helping people in their Medicare journey, but educating them on what Medicare is, how it works, and what their options are for supplemental insurance plans.  She finds working with seniors to be fun and enjoys making a new friend in the process.

Born and raised in San Diego, Brandi now lives in the charming town of Woodstock GA. She and her husband, Wes, have been together for 14 years and have one beautiful 11 year old daughter named Journey.  They keep busy exploring their new coastline (the east coast) by going on family road trips. They also like to stay active with lots of hiking. All three of them are FOODIES, and really enjoy finding fun and delicious new places to eat, especially in a new area, or while on vacation. They love watching movies and playing board games.

I started out about 15 years ago selling Life Insurance, under 65 individual Health and Medicare supplements. 2011 was the first year I started selling Medicare Advantage during AEP. Medicare Advantage plans are mainly what I focus on now, although I still help families with Final Expense and Life Insurance.

I am new to Bridlewood insurance. I have 10+ years of experience in Life, Health, and Medicare insurance. I joined Bridlewood Midwest Insurance, a family-owned agency located in Ankeny, IA. The owners are extremely knowledgeable about Medicare. I feel part of a team here. They really do care about my success as an agent.

I get to talk to and meet new people every day. I enjoy helping my clients find the right insurance solution that fits their needs. That is a very rewarding part of my job.

Originally from Davenport, IA where I currently reside. I served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force.

I love to travel anywhere there is a beach. I exercise regularly. I love spending time with family and close friends.