Craig started selling Medicare in Washington with an emphasis on Dual Special Needs plans and have broadened his scope to Medicare Advantage Plans as well. He knew many people who he was able to help with the DSNP plans. Being able to see these people get the help they needed was truly a blessing. They had fallen on hard times lost homes, jobs, and family support. Most cases were people who never saw it coming so he has a special place in his heart for them because he has too gone through some very hard times. Regarding Medicare Advantage Plans, Craig enjoys being able to meet and discuss the options available for those people who are about to retire. Getting to hear their plans for retirement always makes him smile. Some travel, some take on roles as volunteers, some help raise their grandchildren. Knowing that he can help them find the right plan based on their needs and seeing their reaction to knowing they will have Health coverage is one of the things Craig loves best about being a Medicare Agent.

Craig was born and raised in Spokane Washington. The name Spokane literally means the Children of the Sun. He spent his first 18 years in Spokane and then lived in Mississippi and Louisiana in his early twenties. Craig completed his High School education in 1981. Shortly after he served in the United States Air Force as a Military working Dog Handler(k-9). He attended the USAF Law Enforcement Tech School, The USAF Military Working Dog School, The USAF Military Working Dog School Narcotics Detection, and was an Honor Graduate at The USAF NCO Academy.

He was stationed in upstate New York Plattsburgh AFB on Lake Champlain and his oldest daughter was born in Burlington Vermont just across the lake from where he was stationed. Craig was blessed to be able to see much of the East Coast and even got a personal tour of the Whitehouse from the Father of an Airman he was stationed with. He also got to travel internationally and was in Egypt in 1987 evaluating the ability of our dogs in a very hot dry environment. He saw Cairo, the Sphinx, and the Pyramids of Giza. After he separated from the Air Force he came back to Washington and has been there ever since, though he and his wife have traveled quite a bit.

After Leaving the Military Craig attended the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy in Spokane Washington. Craig worked in Law Enforcement Until 1992 when he left Law Enforcement and took a position as a letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service. While working at the USPS he started a side Business Dj’ing weddings, corporate events, and parties. During his time as a Dj he Dj’d over 600 events and parties. At the same time Craig got his insurance license to sell Life Insurance.

Craig started with Bridlewood Insurance in Early 2022. He was with a company that felt was not helping him grow and reach his potential to be an asset for those folks needing Medicare. He saw an ad online about Bridlewood. The first thing that caught his eye was their logo. To him it represents strength. Craig liked that so he reached to them and was contacted by Michael Kurth. He had a wonderful phone call with Michael and was invited to meet with him when he was in the Spokane area. Craig and Michael had a wonderful meeting and as a bonus Craig also got to meet Angie Mower. After spending an hour with them he felt like a part of the team. He got more from them in the first meeting than he did with my old company. Craig immediately moved to Bridlewood and hasn’t looked back. The support is incredible. He never feels as if he cannot ask a question, pertaining to any case he may be working on. At Bridlewood you get to be a part of a team/family environment, where they help you to achieve success!!!

Craig’s Philosophy has been and always will be to put the needs of his client above all else. A lot of the folks we deal with are older, maybe widowed or a widower and can at times be vulnerable, so having the patience, knowledge, and supportive team at Bridlewood makes all the difference, in being able to treat these people with the respect they deserve and to do what is right by them.

Craig ad his wife Deborah have been together since 2001. They have a son, two daughters, and 5 grandchildren. 3 in Spokane and 2 in Hawaii where he and his wife and got married. They are empty nesters but live with two very crazy adorable tuxedo cats Jinx who is 19 and Vito who is 4. Craig enjoys doing anything outside; Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Snowshoeing, and Golf though he is terrible at it. Music is always on at the house all varieties, from the Rat Pack to PitBull. They love trying new places to eat and during Covid found new recipes to try at home.

Victor has been a licensed insurance agent in the High Desert since 2003.  A graduate of Cal State San Bernardino in Business/Finance and High Desert resident since 1977.  Married, once, for 49 years, father of three and grandpa to seven.  He runs a one-man office from Barstow.  You call, Victor will answer.  Available seven days a week.  He enjoys easing his clients’ anxieties when they encounter the Medicare/Social Security dilemma.  When not helping clients, Victor enjoys hiking, biking, photography and cooking.   Contracted with most of the major carriers in our market.  Give Victor a call.

Gloria attended the University of San Diego. She has many years of experience working in Social Services with Medi-Cal recipients as well as the Management and Pharmacy industries. She was born and raised in San Bernardino and has lived in Big Bear Lake since 1994.

Gloria was introduced to Bridlewood Insurance by a good friend. She started to work alongside her friend and has loved it ever since. She feels like the reward of her job is when her clients fully understand Medicare and are very happy and pleased with their insurance plans as well

Eddie has his BS in Music Education, and is currently working on his MS in Christian Apologetics. He has been a licensed Life and Health Insurance broker for more than 10 years, specializing in Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans.  Having been with Bridlewood Insurance for the past several years, Eddie has a fantastic agent manager who brought him onboard, Earl Doucette.   He enjoys helping others protect their assets and their health by providing insurance products that fit their specific needs.

Eddie was originally born in Waukegan, IL and currently resides in Beaumont, CA, having moved to California in 1979.  He and his lovely wife, Laura, have been married for more than 40 years, and together they have one son who has given them 3 beautiful grandchildren.  His passions are music production and cycling.

Medicare Agent

Jim enjoys working as a Bridlewood agent specializing in Medicare and other products for the Senior market. A natural “people person”, he enjoys meeting with people in their homes and helping them find a solution that works best for them. Many Seniors who are aging into Medicare, experience this as a time of confusion and one of “information overload”. Jim’s approach to this overload is to demystify Medicare through a short, well prepared presentation of the options available to the Medicare recipient.

Born and raised in Santa Monica / West Los Angeles, Jim started his adult life by entering military service in the US Air Force the day after turning 18, receiving an Honorable Discharge 4 years later. He continued his career as an aircraft technician over the following several years working as a Department of Defense employee. Eventually, he moved overseas living and working in several different nations, finding his life partner some years later in Sweden. When his two sons turned 9 and 12, he and his family moved back to his native California, establishing his new home in the city of Oceanside. He worked his first couple of years in the U.S. as a consultant in the Med-tech Industry, helping U.S. companies get their medical devices on the market in Europe. In 2014, he made a career change to the insurance industry. He is licensed in both California and Minnesota, and focuses the largest part of his insurance services on the senior market with Medicare products. He also works with individual and group health insurance, life insurance, travel insurance and annuities.

He and his family love to travel, and he has been to over 50 countries and 4 continents. He speaks 4 languages, English, Chinese Mandarin, Russian and Swedish, although could only claim being fluent in English and Swedish. In 2007 he graduated from University of British Columbia School of Intercultural Studies.

Please feel free to give Jim a call to discuss Medicare options, as well as other insurance services. His services are always at no-cost to the customer.

David received his degree from the University of Redlands.  He also has over 25 years of experience in the insurance business.  His areas of expertise are with Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Medicare-Medicaid plans.

David enjoys working at Bridlewood Insurance because of their amazing agent support and the vast product offerings, and he feels they are really nice people to work with.  He has a passion for educating and working with seniors, and really enjoys the satisfaction he gets when his clients thank him for making the difficult topic of Medicare seem so easy.

Being born and raised in California, David can’t imagine living anywhere else.  He and his wife Susan have been married for over 44 years, and they have four adult children.  Todd (42), Tyler (36) and Trevor (32) all live and work in Utah.  His daughter Tricia is married to Ben.  David and Susan also have 4 grandchildren – Tatum (15), Lincoln (13), Saylor (11) and Nash (8).   In his spare time, David enjoys fishing, golf and travel.

Kent is a born and raised San Diegan. He worked a 40 plus year career in the office products and furnishing business. Starting as a delivery driver at 17, working through the ranks to become a small business owner for most of his career. Kent has seen many changes in the San Diego county area. In 2008 when the economy became troubled, having foresight, he choose to retool and along with his wife Deina (also a Bridlewood agent), started a new venture in the Health and Medicare insurance industry.

Now as leaders in their field with over 1,100 clients, they have built their business by making sure to “always keep their clients best interest first and foremost” in everything they do. Because this is first in how they conduct their business, 95% of their new business comes from current client referrals. They make sure their client is in the best plan for their situation and are available to answer questions most anytime that a client might have. They return calls! Kent and Deina have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. They reside in San Diego Country Estates in Ramona.

He has heard it said, “If you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life” Well, in April of 2021, I will be writing my own Medicare policy. Will be turning 65.  Kent never plans on retiring as he loves meeting new people, as well as speaking to anyone of his over 1,500 clients. Many times we speak just to say hello or answer any questions that come up.  Kent and Deina love to travel and had big plans, but Covid put a hold on that. So, they love working in the yard and keeping their cars in showroom condition.  They also love to hike, bike, swim and play pickleball, and sometimes tennis when the joints are up for it.

For many years, Deina’s career was with a large wholesale nursery, and her background was in Horticulture and Landscape Design.  She received her degree in Horticulture from Cuyamaca College.  She manage the Target Garden Shops for the wholesale nursery.  In 2009, when Target decided to close their garden departments, she decided to shift gears with a new career in Medicare.  With more than a decade of experience in the Medicare field, Deina can help guide her clients through the cumbersome Medicare process.  Whether you are just turning 65, or retiring from an Employer plan, she can help you every step of the way!

Deina, along with her husband Kent, joined Bridlewood after a friendship with Jeff Wetzel that began many years ago while they all worked at United HealthCare, which turned into a terrific business opportunity.  The choice to join Bridlewood was an easy one, as she would now be able to offer many Medicare options and carriers to her clients, friends and family. Her priority has always been to do what best for the client, and she didn’t feel she could do that when she could only offer them plans from one company. She loves to meet new people, find out what their needs are, and find the best plan that will give them peace of mind and confidence in their Medicare choices.  Putting the client first has always been Deina’s motto. With this in mind, she has managed to keep growing her business through referrals. She publishes a newsletter throughout the year and shares important facts with her clients and prospects.  Once you are Deina’s client, she will strive to continually serve you.  She offers her clients Supplemental plans through many top carriers, Medicare Advantage plans that work within a specific medical network, and Prescription Drug plans that help cover many of their prescription costs, with an emphasis on making sure you the find the best possible plan, at the right price, and keep your current doctor, if you like.

Deina and Kent have been long time residents of East County.  She attended High School in El Cajon (Granite Hills), raised her two sons in El Cajon and now has 4 grandchildren in El Cajon. In 2010 they moved to Ramona, and they love the more rural life. But, don’t let her zip code detour you, becomes Deina comes to you!
They have four adult children and eight grandkids. Papa and Mimi are their favorite names to hear.  She loves the flexibility her job gives her to spend a lot of time with her grandkids. When she’s not babysitting, Deina plays in a women’s tennis league, and enjoys hiking, camping, and their dog “Prince”.  This year, many lifelong dream trips were cancelled due to The Corona Virus, but she hopes they can reschedule those next year!

Jamie loves working with the senior community, and providing education to them about Medicare.  She truly enjoys how grateful her clients are for her caring, knowledgeable approach.  She chose to work at Bridlewood because they have the same core value . . . Do what is right for the clients, EVERY time!  Jamie also appreciates the education and support that Bridlewood gives all it’s agents.

After living in San Diego for 30 years, she and her husband, John, moved to Riverside County in 2019.  Jamie and John have been married for nearly 30 years, and have two grown children, Brandon and Lauren, and a sweet 5-year old granddaughter named Charlotte.  Their family also includes their 15 year old dog Bailey, and their little kitten, Cali.  In her spare time, Jamie enjoys camping, jet skiing, horseback riding, painting, and the list goes on and on.  But her favorite pastime is spending time with her family!