Jim began his insurance career in early 1978, shortly after graduating with a BA in Recreation Administration from SDSU.  Jim also has a Masters of Religious Studies from So. CA Bible College & Seminary.  He has his life, health and disability insurance licenses, and holds a CLU and ChFC designations.  Jim was introduced to Bridlewood Insurance in 2015, through mutual friend and colleague, Kent Hildebrand.

Jim’s business philosophy is, “as your insurance and benefits consultant, YOU become my top priority”.  He has built his success on the three C’s – Client service, Competence and Clarity.  Jim offers his clients Medicare supplement plans, advantage plans and prescription drug coverage.

As a Medicare beneficiary himself, Jim especially understands the perspective of those navigating the Medicare maze and is uniquely qualified to serve as your advocate and cut through the confusion.

Jim moved to San Diego in 1965.  Jim and his wife have five adult children and 5 grandchildren that they love spending time with.  Jim is a long time surfer and enjoys San Diego’s surf spots and getting outdoors in his hometown of Coronado.

Licensed in California, Arizona, Texas, Idaho, Minnesota and Virginia. Certified with United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Humana, SCAN, Alignment and other carriers. Over 220 5-star reviews on Google.

Kevin Leinum is an independent Medicare broker who prides himself on giving 5-star support services to his clients.

Kevin recently celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary with his wife Breanne. They have three sons Crosby, Micah and Jasper. Kevin enjoys staying active through travel and fitness. His background and values make him someone who not only cares about his clients but also values the importance of family and community.

Helping seniors navigate the confusing and ever-changing world of Medicare evolved naturally for Kevin. For over 15 years, he has worked in the senior market.

As an independent Medicare broker, Kevin Leinum doesn’t work for just one insurance company—he works for you. Because he’s not tied to a single carrier, Kevin provides unbiased guidance tailored to your individual needs and situation. His goal is to help you find the right Medicare plan, not sell you a specific one. Best of all, his services come at no cost to you. He’s compensated by the insurance carriers through a regulated agent servicing fee, ensuring you get honest recommendations and the dedicated support you deserve. With Kevin, you get clarity, choice, and confidence in your Medicare decisions. The choice is simple.

Contact Kevin Leinum today. Call 619-886-5665 or by email: [email protected]

Jose has a Bachelor’s degree from SDSU in Mexican-American Studies and he has been Life and Health insurance licensed since 2014.  He is passionate about working with the Spanish speaking community on navigating through the complicated Medicare maze.

Jose grew up and currently lives in Oceanside, CA.  He is widowed with two young children; a 10-year old daughter and 4-year old son.

Carol has more than 30 years experience in the insurance industry.  She has worked as a territory Manager & Marketing Specialist for SecureHorizons/United Healthcare, a Broker Manager for HealthNet Medicare, and is the owner of Strickler Insurance Services in SoCal.  She provides multiple plan options for her clients, including HMO, PPO, Stand Along Prescription Drug plans and Medicare Supplement plans, and hold licenses in multiple states.

Carol decided to partner with Bridlewood in 2015 as her Field Marketing Organization.  An FMO is a broad group of insurance professionals and staff that are a great resource that communicates to agents in the field, so they are kept up to date on Medicare laws and changes so they can keep their clients well-informed.  Bridlewood’s approach to business and clients mirror Carol’s beliefs and values of integrity and excellent customer service.  Carol feels that building long-term relationships with her clients has made a huge impact on her life.  Her clients depend on her for all of their insurance needs, such as Life Insurance, Medicare, Dental and Individual and Family health insurance plans. Working for just one insurance company as a captive agent doesn’t allow an agent to develop those trusted relationships, which is why she became an independent insurance broker, offering all the available plans in her area.  Her family of clients make a huge difference in her life, and she is integral to them as well.

Born and raised in San Diego, California, she spent 10 years in the small town of Tehachapi, where she is raised her 3 sons.  Carol currently lives in Bakersfield, where some of the most famous country artists began their careers.  She likes that Bakersfield has big city options, but still maintains that small town feel.  And she really enjoys the warmer climate.  Carol and her husband, Jeff, have been working together in the Medicare industry for many years.  She was his “Medicare teacher” and now he teaches her a thing or two! Together they have 4 boys and two dogs – Harley which is a Yorkie and Sassy which is a maltipoo. They travel with them everywhere they go, and are such a joy in their lives.   They love to camp in their trailer and travel around the country.  They both enjoy nature and animals. One of Carol’s favorite things to do is rearrange and decorate her friend’s and family’s homes.

Melissa attended Cal State University at Long Beach.  Over her years working in the Medicare field, she has been the Sales Coordinator for SCAN Health Plan, a Medicare Agent for UnitedHealthcare, and is now an independent agent with Bridlewood Insurance.  She specializes in Medicare Advantage plans, Supplement/Medigap plans, and Part D prescription drug plans.  Bridlewood Insurance has an excellent reputation in San Diego, and she had no hesitation in joining their team.  Melissa felt it was time for her to grow as an agent, and they were a clear choice.  Melissa loves that she gets to help people get into Medicare, and help simplify what can seem like an overwhelming process.  She says it feels good to be able to save people money, time and stress as they transition into Medicare.

Originally from San Ramon, California, she has also lived in Italy for 11 years, Antigua, Mexico, and Turks and Caicos.  Melissa is married to Glen McIntyre who is also in Medicare.  They have a daughter Stella, 11 years old, and a son Samuel who is 9 years old.  They also have two cute kitties, Hannah and Callie, to round out their family.  Melissa is a regular blood donor and a school volunteer. She generally is a ‘kindness counts’ type of person, loves to travel, go to Pilates, and walk outdoors.

Dave graduated from Northern Kentucky University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio/Television/Film.  After many years working in both television and print media, Dave recently switched gears and got into the Insurance industry.  His choice of working for Bridlewood  stemmed from a long-time business relationship with the owner, Jeff Wetzel.  They had worked together during Dave’s tenure with the San Diego Union Tribune, when Jeff would place ads in the paper.  Over time, Dave came to understand how much integrity Jeff had, and insisted that all his agents have the same integrity and always put the needs of their clients first.

Health insurance is such an important part of our lives, and even more so now with the costs continuing to skyrocket.  There is so much misinformation regarding Medicare, and Dave feels strongly that it is his job to help seniors find the right plan for their medical and financial situation.

Dave grew up 10 miles south of downtown Cincinnati, which locals refer to as Northern Kentucky and the rest of the state of Ohio disowns them.  He moved to San Diego in 2004.  He met his lovely wife Cheryl in 2005, a born and raised San Diegan, and they married in 2008.  Since both were in their 40’s at the time and it was the first marriage for both of them, they do not have children.  However, they are the aunt and uncle of 11, with the number of great-nieces and great-nephews growing steadily and at last count there were 14.

Dave likes to read as much as possible; fiction, non-fiction, historical fiction. He also enjoys playing golf (though he says he is not very good), and softball, and loves watching baseball at any level. He is also a fan of college football and basketball, along with NFL football. Cheryl and he also spend quite a bit of time with yard work. The first hour is fun, then not so much!

Carmen has been a proud member of the Bridlewood Insurance team since 2014. She is a Licensed Health Insurance Agent in San Diego and continues to “make a difference in people’s lives” by helping Seniors have access to the Medicare Advantage, PDPs, and Supplemental Plans that best fit their individual needs.  Carmen’s specialty is helping those who may be a little confused as to how to enroll in Medicare and what plan to choose. She is a good listener and can easily help people sort through the “maze” of Medicare so they can make an informed decision and be able to choose a health plan that is the best for them. She chose Bridlewood because of its ethical and professional reputation and she truly enjoys being of service and helping others.  Meeting with new clients and answering their questions is the favorite part of her job.  She enjoys helping people and she takes her job very seriously, by always providing her clients with outstanding customer service.  She is always avaialble for them.

Carmen was born in Puerto Rico and has lived in California since 1984.  She lived in San Bernardino, then Escondido and now resides in Oceanside.   She has a B.A. from the University of Puerto Rico and an M.S. from Florida International University. Carmen is a retired teacher & high school counselor and a licensed real estate agent since 2002. She moved to San Diego County in 1996 with her husband, Gary, and their son and daughter.  She now has 2 beautiful grandkids who live in Los Angeles county.  They love spending time with them, but it has been a little more difficult now, with social distancing, so they have adapted by texting and doing Zoom calls.  Her favorite hobby is photography.  She also enjoys taking pictures and submitting them to the San Diego County Fair and other contests. Due to the present circumstances, she is not able to go out and take a lot of pictures so, she spends a lot of time in the kitchen, experimenting and preparing new recipes. Luckily, her husband enjoys her cooking, so this encourages her to continue to try new recipes whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and of course, last but not least, desserts. Bon appetit!

Gary is a licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent, who specializes in helping seniors with their Medicare coverage and prescription drug plans.
Gary retired after 30 years as a Dental Hygienist. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA near his hometown of Lakewood. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1979 as a Dental Technician.

Michael is originally from Long Island, New York, and came to San Diego by way of his time in the service of the U.S. Navy, as a hospital corpsman. After his U.S. Navy service he liked the San Diego area so much, he decided to stay and began work as a medical assistant for Sharp Healthcare. While he considered a career in medicine, he always had an interest in business and personal finance, which also require a good bedside manner.

Michael became a licensed financial advisor and insurance agent in 2003, and since then has had the privilege of helping hundreds of families with their insurance and finance needs. “Longevity runs in my family and I have seen the benefits that quality healthcare plans played in the lives of close family members, and this is why I want to help provide my clients with the best plan possible and be your Medicare agent for life.”

Mike lives in El Cajon with his wife and daughter, and enjoys golf, fitness and family time.

With every client, Tom has 3 goals: Be helpful, be transparent, be honest. He believes that it’s the only way to conduct business.

Tom has the heart of a teacher and has spent the last 10 years of his insurance career helping people understand difficult concepts. Medicare is complicated, and Tom is willing to take you into the deep end if you like knowing the nitty-gritty. Or, if you don’t want to get into all that – you just want to stay in shallow water – he’ll give you just the bare-bones of what you need to know so that you don’t drown in the Medicare pool. If you’re looking for an agent to help you for the long haul, he’ll be here for another 25-30 years!

On a personal note, Tom has lived in San Diego since 2015, but has roots in the Seattle area. He is married with 3 kids and loves spending time outdoors with them at the beach and various parks around town. If it’s possible to have a hobby and simultaneously have 3 kids, his would be playing guitar.

Tom looks forward to not just helping you with Medicare, but getting to know you and your family over the course of your golden years.