MEET OUR TEAM
Scroll down to meet each member of the PNW Insurance Team!
Addy Rose
Where were you born?
Renton Valley Hospital
Any family details you’d like to share?
Only child, no animals yet but I love dogs. We are waiting to get a dog until we own a home. (maybe in a year) And I recently got married!
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
Huge movie goer, Sunday’s at the dad’s house watching football, Mariners games at Safeco field, and Sounders games.
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order?
I love Mexican. I am a sucker for tacos or enchiladas.
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order?
Frappuccino, I am not a coffee person.
Favorite book/movie/tv show?
I love reality tv shows, the list is endless… oh and the Walking Dead.
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization?
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. My grandfather had Alzheimer’s and my husband’s grandfather has it currently.
Ali Walker
Where were you born?
Monroe, Washington
Any family details you’d like to share?
I am a newlywed and the proud pet parent of Chief, a Greyhound rescue and two cats (who Chief is afraid of) Marsha & Moe. My husband and I are happily settled in our first home in Monroe, WA!
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
I am a Seattle University Alumni! My husband and I enjoy spending time with our families and our extended pet family! I enjoy cooking and baking (my mom calls me Martha Stewart), going to the gym, going to Mariner’s games and going camping with family!
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order?
I’ll skip to the good stuff: brownie sundae.
You meet someone at a coffeeshop – what do you order?
Trick question: we would meet at a donut shop.
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization?
Now that I'm done with college and the wedding is behind us I plan to get more involved. In the past I have volunteered in elementary school classrooms in Monroe and Seattle, and volunteered at a lunch program for homeless folks in Seattle. Ever since we adopted Marsha, I would also like to be more involved in animal shelters!
Arlene Orallo
Account Manager
Where were you born? Cebu, Philippines, but raised on Guam, U.S.A!
Any family details you’d like to share? I am the youngest of 3 siblings, married with no kids, but have a very energetic shorkie(shih-tzu/yorkie) pup named Jaks.
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects? My husband and I love to take long drives to galivant, eat and see different places around WA, OR, and BC. I also love to bake and cook different desserts and dishes from around the world. If it looks good, let's make it!
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order? I love and eat just about anything and everything! My favorite restaurants are Korean BBQ restaurants where you cook your own meats and Italian restaurants too!
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order? Starbucks: An iced soy latte topped with half-n-half or a hot soy latte w/no foam and a croissant.
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization? None at the moment, but would love to support the American Cancer Society.
Ashley Martinez
Where were you born?
Olympia, WA and I grew up in Tumwater, WA
Any family details you’d like to share?
I am married to my high school sweetheart Andrew and we have 3 boys; Keenan, Patrick and Chandler. We also have 2 dogs, both boxers, Archer and Stella.
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
We live in Moses Lake, WA and our family is big on outdoor recreation including swimming/boating, taking our RZR to the dunes and our favorite is camping! I also love watching our boys play sports.
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order?
Mexican food is favorite, so yummy!
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order?
Well it has to be a place that brews white coffee - if you have never tried it, you are missing out! My go to is Dutch Bros. White coffee white chocolate mocha.
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization?
My youngest son has a Congenital Heart Defect. When he had his first open heart surgery at 3 months old we stayed at the Ronald McDonald House. I plan to give back to RMHC in the near future and be involved with raising CHD awareness through different organizations/events.
B.J. Mattaini
What are you up to now?
BJ is now enjoying retirement! Jake Walker and the rest of our team are happy to assist you! Jake worked with BJ prior to his retirement to help a smooth transition!
Chad Erwin
Where were you born?
Butte, MT
Any family details you’d like to share?
I met my wife in MT while attending school. We moved to WA in 2008 to pursue our careers. Currently live in Bonney Lake with our two boys Connor and Collin.
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
If I’m not in the office, you’ll find me coaching youth sports, hanging out with family and friends, lifting weights in my home gym, attending concerts or traveling.
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order?
Breakfast spot – Country fried steak and eggs. Otherwise, trying different burgers or street tacos.
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order?
Quad shot espresso or an Americano. No cream.
Christina Allen
Where were you born?
Butte, MT
Any family details you’d like to share?
I met my wife in MT while attending school. We moved to WA in 2008 to pursue our careers. Currently live in Bonney Lake with our two boys Connor and Collin.
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
If I’m not in the office, you’ll find me coaching youth sports, hanging out with family and friends, lifting weights in my home gym, attending concerts or traveling.
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order?
Breakfast spot – Country fried steak and eggs. Otherwise, trying different burgers or street tacos.
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order?
Quad shot espresso or an Americano. No cream.
Danyelle Taylor
Where were you born?
Detroit Lakes, MN
Any family details you’d like to share?
It is just me and my husband, Matthew, and our dog, Mabel.
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
I crochet, play video games, attend a regular spin class, and love hiking.
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order?
I have found a recent love for Pad Thai. We have a local Thai restaurant that is amazing!
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order?
I tend to stick with a classic vanilla latte.
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization?
I do what I can for Heartlinks Hospice out of Yakima/Benton Counties, and I love to donate to Games Done Quick every year, who raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders.
Drake Berry
Where were you born? I was born in Lewiston Idaho
Any family details you’d like to share? I have a beautiful Wife Sarah and a sassy golden retriever named Winnie. We recently purchased our first home and have been spending a lot of time working on it.
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects? Most of my time outside of work is spent working on this house with Family and friends to help but when we aren't working on it Sarah and myself are watching news shows or playing video games together.
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order? Lunch I'm grabbing something simple like a sandwich most days but love to get Thai when it is open in our town.
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order? If I'm meeting someone at a coffee shop I normally do a black americano or try out whatever the special for the week is so I can try something new.
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization? My family has always been big supporters of the Giving tree. It is something I always enjoy doing and want to continue that tradition moving forward.
Jake Walker
Where were you born?
Bellevue, WA
Any family details you'd like to share?
My wife Ali, our greyhound Chief and our two cats Marsha & Moe!
How do spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
I love to go to baseball games, play golf, watch football, and spend way too much time on my lawn.
You are going out to lunch – a favorite restaurant or thing to order?
My favorite restaurant is El Paraiso, they make the best Mexican food I’ve ever had and I’d call Flautas my favorite thing to eat.
You meet someone at a coffee shop - what do you order?
White Chocolate Americano with 6 Shots
Favorite book/movie/tv show?
Favorite book is Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, my favorite movie is either Django Unchained or The Big Lebowski. My favorite TV Show is ‘Devs’.
Jessica White
Where were you born?
Spokane, WA
Any family details you’d like to share?
I am an only child. My husband and I have a blended family that includes 3 girls and 2 boys - ages 9 up to 24.
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies?
We love to play board games and Magic The Gathering as a family. I love to travel and see the world.
Interests? Projects?
Traveling, reading, movies
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order?
One great thing about living in Texas is the Tex-Mex! I could eat shrimp tacos and queso everyday!
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order?
Cold brew, sweet with extra half and half
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization?
We are involved in our church and participate in many programs through it. I have a soft spot for kids, animals or anyone in need.
Kim Peters
Agent
Kim is working on Semi Retirement these days! We can't quite let our grip of her go just yet! She enjoys this business tremendously but is getting ready to move onto the next chapters of her life!
Lisa Gupton
Where were you born?
I was born in Selma, CA.
If outside of WA when did you move here?
I moved here in Oct 2018.
Any family details you’d like to share?
I have 2 brothers, 2 sisters. My life revolves around my 15 y/o Paint Horse named Kalista and my 6 cats!
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
If I am not at the office, I spend my time training/riding Kalista.
You are going out to lunch – a favorite restaurant or thing to order?
I looooveee Chinese Food.
Michelle Hancock
Operations
Where were you born?
Lowell, MA
If outside of WA when did you move here?
I was fairly young when we left the East Coast. My Dad’s sister was out here and our cousins and other family, so we moved west in 1980.
Any family details you’d like to share?
I have been married for over 30 years now! Wow! We are very proud of our two daughters. One is in college, seeking a career in medicine and one is a college graduate, is married and on our very own PNW Team! We also have 1 dog, 2 cats and a pond with fish!
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
We just enjoy being together and spending time with our extended family as well. Camping, Campfire time, games, baseball, volleyball and doing more day trips around home as well! I am a photographer (hobbyist) as well so I do that as much as I can.
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order?
I’m not a big fan of food or at least food that is good for you! Cheesecake is another story! But, I usually try to find something moderately healthy when eating out.
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order?
Boring, usually black coffee or tea.
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization?
The prevention of Veteran’s Suicide, in addition to any organization that helps our vets. Additionally, my sister runs a non-profit to help special needs people enjoy horses and learning to ride. Volunteering for the organization is a blessing! www.courageous-connections.org Staying out and active in the community is very important as well! Lots of great causes out there to support!
Payton Sward
Where were you born?
Kent WA, but reside in Puyallup WA now
Any family details you’d like to share?
I’m married to my wonderful husband; we have a smart and sassy 8 year old son. We also have 2 adorable rescue dogs. One is a Siberian Husky – he’s our talker, with a huge personality. Our newest addition is a puppy, he’s a GSD/Husky mix with one blue eye – he’s the sensitive one.
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
We’re huge on family time, so if we aren’t camping, we’re usually hanging in the backyard with friends or family around a fire, bbqing and relaxing! I do love some quiet reading time.
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order?
Anything fresh, a yummy salad, or sushi! Although some good Italian always hits the spot.
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order?
All the iced coffee you can feed me…lattes, cold crews, you name it.
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization?
The Tacoma Humane Society! I can’t keep adopting the dogs, so we donate and volunteer our time when we are able.
Ryan Stueber
Agent
Where were you born?
Philadelphia, PA
If outside of WA when did you move here?
I grew up in Portland OR and moved up here for College at the University of Puget Sound
Any family details you’d like to share?
I am married with two kiddos!
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects? Etc
Farming, Running, Obstacle Racing, Soccer, Kayaking, and Hiking
You are going out to lunch – a favorite restaurant or thing to order?
Italian food is probably my favorite. I always judge a new Italian restaurant by their lasagna.
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order?
Hot Chocolate because I don’t drink coffee.
Favorite book/movie/tv show?
Harry Potter/Star Wars/ American Ninja Warrior
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization?
I support Rebuilding Together South Sound through one of my associations and also support clients' charity efforts throughout the year when they ask me.
Stephanie Rhoades
Where were you born? Everett WA
Any family details you’d like to share? I have a teenage son, Aeden. I have a large blended family that includes my brother, 5 stepsiblings, and my dad and step-mom have 19 grandchildren!
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects? I enjoy spending time with my family at my happy places: The Woodland Park Zoo, the ball field, and Lake Conner.
You are going out to lunch – favorite restaurant or thing to order? I am a cheeseburger and fries kind of gal so Dicks Drive-In or McMenamins.
You meet someone at a coffee shop – what do you order? I am enjoying an iced black tea lemonade on a sunny day.
Are you involved with or favor a particular charity or community organization? Hand in Hand in Everett which serves children and families in crisis through outreach and foster support services for foster families.
Garrett Hoskins
Where were you born?
I was born in Spokane, WA
Any family details you’d like to share?
I am married to my wonderful wife Darleen. I have two grown children and two grandchildren.
How do you spend time away from the office? Hobbies? Interests? Projects?
I enjoy golf, hiking and travel, when time permits. When traveling, always on the lookout for either a Starbucks or good coffee company
Additional Team Members:
Jasmin DeVera - Support Team
Jem Dela Cruz - Support Team
Kirk Chavez - Social Media Team
Kristen Habenicht - Sales Team
Anne Amadora - Social Media Team
Bio's and Photos Coming!