Our Team
Proudly serving you since 2003!
Field Service & Sales Team
Danielle Gibbs
Licensed Insurance Assistant
Danielle is a Licensed Insurance Assistant. She has worked at VibrantUSA since the
fall of 2009 and previously attended Whatcom Community College where she studied
business. Originally from Kirkland WA, she now lives in Bellingham and enjoys reading,
gardening, and spending time outdoors.
Mark Kessler
Agent Assistant
Mark is an Agent Assistant in our Everett Office. He has several years of Medicare
insurance experience as well as general customer service knowledge. Mark completed
his AA at Skagit Valley College. He enjoys cooking, baking and spending time with
friends and family.
Tim Maloy
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Tim is a recent addition to VibrantUSA after 27 years of licensed insurance experience
that included meeting the needs of Medicare subscribers. His primary interest is
his family of five daughters and five grandchildren. A lifelong resident of Washington,
Tim's outside interests include playing music in his bands, snow skiing, camping
and enjoying seafood.
Renee Marr
VP & Licensed Insurance Specialist
Renee has spent more than 17 years in the fields of insurance, investments, health
care reimbursement and tax law. She has been with VibrantUSA since its inception
and has played an essential role in moving the company forward. She is the first
recipient of the company's Cornerstone Award in recognition of outstanding performance
and achieving sales in excess of 2,000. Renee is a graduate of Western Washington
University majoring in English. She enjoys reading, cooking, boating, good wine
and spending time with her loved ones. Renee lives with her husband and son in Bellingham
WA.
Maureen McCabe
Licensed Insurance Assistant
Maureen is an experienced insurance agent. Before joining VibrantUSA, she worked
both in the property and casualty side of the business as well as with Medicare
insurance products. Maureen lives with her husband in Bellingham WA and together
they enjoy many hobbies. Her outside interests include running and promoting a book
she recently completed. Maureen previously resided in Fort Collins CO.
Vicki Moore
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Vicki joined VibrantUSA in 2009 after more than 10 years in various management roles.
She attended Skagit Valley College where she studied accounting and marketing. Raised
in Skagit County Washington, Vicki now lives in Everett WA where she serves as a
board member and chairs the Young Advisor's Team for the Snohomish National Association
of Insurance and Financial Advisors. In her spare time she enjoys square dancing
with many clubs in the Mount Baker Council and serves as a delegate and advertising/marketing
specialist for Skagit Squares.
Dirk Nansen
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Dirk is a Licensed Insurance Specialist with VibrantUSA. He is also an Attorney
specializing in estate planning. A man with many diverse interests, Dirk is an Aerospace
Engineer, a Commercial Boat Captain, a Marine Engineer, and a Pilot. His main hobby
is radio control aircraft. Dirk is married, has four grown children, two grandchildren
and two lively dogs. When not in Bellingham, Dirk can sometimes be found on the
family farm in Omak WA.
Teresa Nansen
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Teresa brings over 30 years of business experience to VibrantUSA, including 18 years
as a legal assistant and six years as a Medical Clinic Administrator. She resides
in Bellingham WA with her husband and her mother. Teresa and her husband have four
adult children, two grandchildren and two dogs - all of which keep them very active.
Marsha Neal
VP & Licensed Insurance Specialist
Marsha has more than 18 years of experience as a successful sales professional.
Having been with VibrantUSA since 2005, Marsha was recently recognized for her outstanding
sales and management capabilities with a promotion to the position of Vice President.
Prior to her sales career, she served in the US Armed Forces for eight years specializing
in Communications. She is very involved with her community and remains active in
the Veterans's of Foreign Wars. She also works with the homeless and other programs
through her local church.
Kailie Roosma
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Kailie attended the University of Washington and graduated from Western Washington
University in 2007. Shortly thereafter, she began her carrier with VibrantUSA. Kailie
is very active in the community and particularly enjoys her time with the Alzheimer's
Society of Washington where she served as chairperson for the 2011 main fundraiser
for the group, "Miles for Memories." She lives in Glacier WA with her husband and
pets.
Don Schafer
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Everett Office Manager
Don has worked several years in the health insurance industry specializing in Medicare.
Before joining VibrantUSA, Don spent 10 plus years in business administration and
customer service. His leadership and customer service roles throughout his career
have given him the exceptional ability to listen to others and guide them to finding
solutions and achieving their goals. Don and his wife are longtime residents of
Mount Vernon WA. He enjoys saltwater reef aquariums, gourmet cooking and gardening.
Mandy Schafer
Customer Service Representative
Mandy has spent many years in retail management and customer service. She graduated
from Bellingham Technical College in 2003 and also works as a registered dental
assistant. Mandy enjoys gardening, reading, and competing in local running marathons.
She resides in Mount Vernon WA with her husband.
Chelsea Trotter
Receptionist
Chelsea is a receptionist in the Bellingham Office. She is a graduate of Pacific
Lutheran University with a BA in English Writing. Chelsea has worked for five years
in administrative positions. Raised in Gig Harbor WA, she now lives in Bellingham.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fiance, her two dogs and hiking,
biking and Mexican food. Making good use of her degree, she is beginning to work
on autobiographic novels.
Brad Westin
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Brad brings more than 15 years of experience to VibrantUSA as a licensed agent and
trainer with a major Washington insurance company. Brad graduated from Seattle University
with a BA in psychology and has lived in the Seattle area for more than 30 years.
Outside the office, Brad enjoys his time as a Seattle Seafair Clown and spending
time with his wife and two children.
Linda Williamson
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Linda has over nine years experience in insurance sales and underwriting. Prior
to her insurance career, she owned and operated a real estate appraisal company
for more than 17 years. Linda is an avid reader, enjoys vegetable gardening, and
lives in Bellingham WA with her family and three "cantankerous" cats.
Lynn Wold
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Lynn brings over 18 years of customer service and public speaking experience to
VibrantUSA. She attended Eastern Washington University and graduated from the Colorado
School of Travel in Denver CO. Lynn has a long history of volunteer work that has
fostered her sincere appreciation of seniors. She also has many talents including
floral design and music. Lynn and her husband reside in Spokane WA.
Client Services Team
Marie Angelicchio
Client Services Representative
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Marie is located in the Client Services Department as a Licensed Insurance Specialist.
Prior to joining VibrantUSA, she spent the majority of her career assisting in the
establishment of two successful computer security consulting corporations specializing
in government contracting. She has over ten years of experience in new business
development, customer service, and human resources; including five years as the
vice president of The Wynstone Group,Inc. Marie resides in San Antonio with her
family and their six cocker spaniels.
Jessica Berry
Client Services Representative
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Jessica is located in the Client Services Department as a Licensed Insurance Specialist.
She is a 2008 graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton TX, and has spent the past
ten years working in customer service. Her interests include baking, writing, her
church, helping with small children and spending time outdoors. She is a native
of Texas.
Juan Farias
Client Services Representative
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Juan is located in the Client Services Department as a Licensed Insurance Specialist.
He attended Bellevue Community College before joining the VibrantUSA San Antonio
TX office. Juan enjoys spending time with his family, appreciates the outdoors and
especially values giving back to the community as a youth soccer coach. Juan is
fluent in Spanish. He currently resides in San Antonio TX with his wife and two
sons.
Dani Solberg
Client Services Manager
Licensed Insurance Specialist
Dani began her career with VibrantUSA in Washington state and has since transferred
to the San Antonio TX office. She attended Pacific Lutheran University where she
decided her talents and concerns for people naturally fit the role of working with
seniors. She worked for the Neptune Society and left there in 2007 to join her family's
business, VibrantUSA. She currently lives in San Antonio TX with Buffy, her Silky
Terrier.
Amber Turner
Client Services Representative
Amber is a client service representative in the San Antonio Client Services Department.
She spent most of her childhood in California where she volunteered in an Alzheimer's
facility for two years. She relocated with her family to San Antonio TX in 2005.
She has three years of experience in the hospitality industry working in a family-owned
restaurant. She has a passion for helping seniors. When not working or volunteering,
she loves baking and crafting. She resides in San Antonio with her energetic cat,
Charlie.
Administrative Team
Chris Cantu
Agency Specialist
Chris joined VibrantUSA in the fall of 2010 after three years in the retail grocery
business where he worked directly with the public. He is a graduate of Mount Vernon
High School and is very dedicated to working with service groups through his church.
He is also fond of sports and has contributed his talents to basketball camps and
coaching a winning Middle School team. Chris lives in San Antonio TX.
Lynetta Carranza
Agency Specialist
Lynetta is an Agency Specialist in the San Antonio Office. She has 10 years of experience
in banking and particularly enjoyed building relationships with her customers and
problem solving. Her life away from work is spent with her family and three children.
Lynetta has taught her children to be caring and giving as they have accompanied
her on a regular basis to visit seniors in retirement homes who do not have family
of their own.
Susan Evans
Marketing Manager
Susan has over 25 years as a marketing manager/director. She is a graduate of the
School of Bank Marketing at the University of Colorado, Boulder CO. For the past
many years she has focused on bringing products and services to the senior market.
She has more than 12 years experience in the insurance industry and is actively
involved with the local Alzheimer’s Society. Other interests include reading, writing
and cooking. Susan has two grown children and lives with her husband, a very large
cat and a small dog in Bellingham WA.
Desirae Gore
Agency Specialist
Desirae is an Agency Specialist. Her background includes specialized skills such
as customer service, administrative office coordination, and quality control. She
joined our San Antonio team in 2011. Desirae enjoys spending time with her two children
and doing volunteer work in the commmunity. She focuses her volunteer work to outreach
programs that assist persons with mental and physical disabilities.
Kian Movasagi
IT Specialist
Kian is an IT Specialist where his passion for all things technology gets a chance
to shine. In addition to working at VibrantUSA, Kian is currently pursuing a degree
in Computer Science from Whatcom Community College. Kian resides in Bellingham WA.
Daniel Solberg
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dan has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, including
10 years as the COO of Purple Cross and another six years as the CFO and then CEO
of The Neptune Society. Dan was also one of the founders of Olympic Health Management
Systems (perhaps better known today as Sterling Life Insurance Company). Dan resides
in Spring Branch TX with his wife and their Labradoodle, Molly. Dan enjoys working
alongside of each of his three children.
Robert Solberg
President & Chief Operating Officer
Robert has over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, including
six years as an Audit Manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers and another two years
as the Corporate Assistant Controller of Coinstar, Inc. Robert resides in San Antonio
TX with his wife and children.
Russell Solberg
VP & Chief Information Officer
Russell has over eight years of experience in the information technology field,
including six years with PACCAR as a Software Developer and a Business Analyst managing
numerous systems and projects. Russell is a graduate from Pacific Lutheran University
and from Seattle University where he completed a master's in business degree (MBA).
Russell resides in Vancouver WA with his wife and son.