As your personal Valley Center Insurance agent, anytime you call or email the agency you will always talk to the same person and receive the same great hometown customer service we have been providing for the California area since 1978. Because we are a full service independent agency, appointed to represent over 30 insurance carriers including Mercury, Allstate, Progressive, MetLife, Travelers, The Hartford, and more, you can be assured that we are going to provide the highest level of coverage at the most competitive rates for any of your insurance needs.

Please contact one of our qualified staff members so that we may further go over your unique individual circumstance, then explore carrier and coverage combinations to find the best value for your insurance dollar.

	Brandon Strausbaugh Agent/CSR 760-749-2493 Brandon attended school in Valley Center, from primary school until graduating from Valley Center High School. He's a former motocross racer and has worked at Pauma Valley Insurance for four years. As a licensed insurance agent he writes and services all lines of business, including Home, Auto, Business, Commercial, RV, Boat, Motorcycle/ATV, Workers Comp, and Life/Health. He has a younger brother Ryan and enjoys dirt bike riding, snow boarding, wake boarding and spending time with his family.
	Brooke Dunn Agent/CSR 760-749-2517 Brooke Dunn is a Valley Center resident and has been a licensed Insurance Agent for over 10 years. Specializing in all Personal Lines, she brings her vast knowledge of markets and excellent customer service to PVI. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her 3 children and her husband Mitch.
	Marisela Gomez Customer Service Rep 760-749-2664 Marisela has been with PVI since 1998. As a bilingual employee, she is able to assist all Spanish speaking clients with new business, renewals, payments and any other transactions they may need. She is a mother of two, and enjoys spending time with her family.
	Linda Bartlett Agent 760-749-2491 Linda has 28 years of experience in the insurance industry. Her first position was as a claims representative for two and a half years, and she then moved on to a CSR position. After two years as a CSR, Linda obtained her insurance license and became an agent. She has been with PVI for thirteen years and writes all lines of business, including home, auto and commercial.
	Carmen Barrera Agent/CSR 760-749-2708 Carmen Barrera grew up in Valley Center and recently moved to Escondido 2 years ago. She attended Valley Center schools all the way to junior high. Carmen started as a CSR in an insurance agency in Escondido and with in 6 months became a licensed agent. With over 5 years of experience she specializes in all personal lines of insurance. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband.
	Barni Strausbaugh Owner 760-749-2383 ext 111 Barni attended Illinois College and graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science. He has over 30 years of experience servicing insureds throughout San Diego County. Barni has received many awards for his dedication and outstanding achievements in the insurance industry. He is also a father of two and enjoys spending time with his sons.
	Mary Ann Boyd Agent Mary Ann recently moved to Valley Center from Orange County and has been in the insurance business for 35 years. She first started out in the insurance industry as a Customer Service Rep (CSR) and after several years obtained her Property and Casualty Insurance license and has since worked as both a CSR and Agent. As an Agent she writes all lines of business, including Equine, Commercial, Home and Auto.

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Office Location
27357 Valley Center Road
Valley Center, CA 92082

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Looking to join a dynamic team? We're always looking for qualified members at Pauma/Valley Insurance. Please feel free to send us your resume to barni@pvins.com Or use the Inquiry Form to request more information.