Jay LaSalle: Allstate Insurance

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  Jay LaSalle

  Agency Owner

  (480) 661-6373

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  Stephanie LaSalle

  Agent

  (480) 661-6373

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  Gayle Baldomero

  Licensed Sales Producer / Customer Service

  Gayle brings a wealth of knowledge into our agency with over 17 years of experience. She is passionate about assisting customers and always helps see everyone has an excellent experience with our office. Gayle not only specializes in Auto, Home, and personal lines insurance, but also Commercial insurance policies. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, paddle boarding, running, and riding her motorcycle.

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  Marc Robinson

  Sales Manager

  Marc is one of our networking and sales representatives with over 17 years of Allstate product experience. He has lived in Arizona since 1999 and is originally from Kansas. Marc loves meeting new people and helping them save money and improve their coverages, and he is so good at it that new customers often refer over their friends and family to our agency as well. He also specializes in working with Mortgage Lenders and helping see the insurance side of closing on a new home loan moves along effortlessly. When he is not busy signing up new customers you will probably find him out with his wife exploring their favorite places like the Sedona Red Rocks or their favorite getaway spot, San Diego, CA.

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  Melissa Hartson

  Customer Service Representative

  Melissa is a huge asset on our team with 11+ years of experience. She loves speaking with customers and does an outstanding job at managing the day-to-day tasks in our agency. In her free time Melissa loves reading books, spending time with her family, or enjoying beautiful outdoor scenery in her favorite places like the Grand Canyon.

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  Jennifer Van Horn

  Licensed Sales Producer/Customer Service

  Jennifer is excellent when it comes to customer service, and we are so grateful to have her on our team. She has over 11 years of Allstate product experience and is dedicated to being there when customers need us most. Jennifer does an outstanding job at helping customers find savings opportunities and giving them options when it comes to choosing the right coverages for their situation. When she is not answering a call or servicing policies she is often out with her family, spending time with her grandchildren, or traveling to areas like Sedona.

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  Adrienne Ritter

  Licensed Sales Producer

  Adrienne's Allstate affiliation started back in 2004, and she has been back in our agency for the past two years since taking a leave of absence to stay at home with her children. Her insurance experience really shines when she is helping new customers to review their policy features and she does an excellent job at helping tailor coverages to best suit their needs. In Adrienne's down time you can find her networking within her BNI group or spending time outdoors with her kids exploring beautiful hiking trails around nearby lakes.

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  Amber Pentecost

  Licensed Sales Producer/Customer Service

  On every phone call it is very clear that Amber genuinely cares about each and every person she interacts with and that she always goes above and beyond to serve customers. Outside of insurance, Amber's husband and children are her world. Together they enjoy visiting spots outside of Phoenix like the Sedona or Heber/Show Low area or taking some well-deserved time to sit back and relax as a family.

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  Elii Casey

  Licensed Sales Producer

  Elii joined the insurance industry in 2021 shortly after graduating from the WP Carey school of Business at ASU in Global Politics and Economics. Since joining our agency in 2022, she has become a critical member of our team. When she's not helping customers save money on their car insurance, you'll find Elii coaching high school softball for Scottsdale Christian Academy, spending time with friends and family, or attending a local ASU sporting event.

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  Alex Wilhelm

  Senior Sales Producer

  Alex is a member of the customer sales team and has been representing Allstate since 2018. Alex does a great job at treating everyone like they are family. He provides exceptional customer service and loves helping inform customers on their insurance products, so they feel empowered to make informed insurance decisions. Outside of work Alex is often snowboarding, traveling with his family, or trying something new like training for his first triathlon.

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  Travis Roberts

  Director of Sales

  Travis began his Allstate career in 2015 and has worked in a variety of roles within the organization. Since that time, he has also completed a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and an MBA from LSU. Travis brings great organization to our agency processes and is determined to promote a positive customer experience and to help our agency grow. When he is not promoting and recruiting for the agency, he enjoys spending time with his young family, off-roading in the Utah and Arizona outdoors, or attending a classic car show.

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  Mariana Ronquillo Avitia

  Licensed Sales Producer

  Mariana joined our team in 2023 and came with prior Allstate experience dating back to 2022. She is a New Mexico resident and also brings her amazing bilingual skillset to the agency. During normal work hours she loves helping people and taking time to get to know them to best accommodate their insurance needs. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hiking, and reading.

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  Nancy Riley

  Licensed Sales Producer / Customer Service

  Nancy joined our team in 2023 and comes with a wealth of experience since she has been working in the insurance industry for close to 40 years. Her favorite part about working in insurance is helping customers see what their coverages options are and how insurance can safeguard what they value most. Nancy has such a fun and energetic energy that she translates on every call. When customers speak with her, they feel like they are speaking to an old friend. When Nancy is not answering inbound calls for our office, she is probably spending time traveling with her spouse, perfecting her craft as an amateur chef, or playing with her beautiful grandchildren.

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  Armen Karakashyan

  Licensed Sales Producer

  Armen is one of our newest team members and started with our agency in 2024. He speaks fluent English and Armenian. At work, he enjoys helping customers protect themselves, their families, and their assets. In his free time, he prioritizes self-care, both physical and mental. He also enjoys adventuring outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. His goal in life is to make a positive impact on people's lives, while achieving professional success and personal growth.