Jerry Baird
Senior Partner
Jerry Baird, the agency founder, started in the insurance business in 1967 after working in agriculture as a Bookeeper/Controller for a number of prominent farming operations in the Central San Joaquin Valley and Northern California areas. In 1973, Jerry went on his own and established the Jerry Baird Agency in 1990. Besides the business, Jerry enjoys spending time with his wife Linda, family and friends. His hobbies include auto racing, boating and traveling.
Jace Baird
Junior Partner
In March of 1986 after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Jace Baird joined his father in business and brought with him a strong commitment to high standards and ethics that Jerry had instilled in him over the years. Now a partner in the agency, Jace is dedicated to the needs of the customers, a lot of whom have become good friends. When not at the office, Jace likes to spend time with his wife Lisa and their three sons; Ross, Austin and Conner.
Darla Ferriera
Operations Manager
Darla Ferriera joined our agency in 1995 and is our office manager. With 19 years of experience in the insurance industry, she plays a vital role in the operation of our business. When not working, Darla enjoys spending time with family and friends, skiing and boating.
Shari Hulshof
Personal Lines Producer & Commercial CSR
A transplant from Ventura County, Shari joined our agency in March 2007 as a licensed Fire and Casualty Broker/Agent. She serves as our Personal Lines Producer (Home, Auto, Umbrella, Boat, RV) and is the friendly voice one usually hears when calling our agency with customer service questions. Shari (an avid cook) and her husband, Paul, love to entertain, travel and make memories with friends and family, especially their six children and three grandchildren.
Hannah Thonesen
Crop Insurance Rep
Born and raised in the Central Valley, Hannah grew up in the farming community. Sh peacked peaches in high school and later married into a farming family. Today, she and husband Greg are raising three 6th generation future farmers. Hannah joined our agency in 2011 with over 15 years of insurance experience and feels right at home in our crop department.