About Us

Our Company

Renberg-Trogdon & Cavale was first formed in 2009 as Renberg-Trogdon Insurance Services by founders Jon S. Renberg and Chuck Trogdon out of a passion to form partnerships with small and large businesses in the Central Valley and throughout California. RTC, as we’re now known, partnered with Mike Cavale from Visalia, California, bringing their collective knowledge and expertise to 80+ years in the insurance, employee benefits, and benefit compliance industries.

With a passion for assisting businesses, Chuck, Jon, Mike, and the team at RTC have dedicated their careers to understanding the intricacies of the employee benefits market. We continually strive to keep our clients in the most competitive financial position they can be in while maintaining compliance with the myriad benefit, labor, and tax laws associated with administering a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Our Team

Jon S. Renberg
CLU, CEBS, RHU, ChFC, GBA
President

Jon Renberg began his career in the insurance industry in 1980 with Pacific Life Insurance Company where he served as a group health insurance claims examiner.

In 1981, Mr. Renberg formed Renberg Insurance Services, Inc., a health insurance agency in Fresno, CA. As an independent health insurance agent, Mr. Renberg assisted employers in all aspects of their health plans. Such areas included: plan design, compliance with state and federal laws and ideas on how to contain healthcare costs.

In 1992, Mr. Renberg acquired Beckwith-Hightower Insurance Services, Inc., a well-respected Third Party Administrator (TPA). As Beckwith, Hightower & Renberg, the company advanced its status as one of the premier TPA’s in Northern California. The company administered mid-size and larger employer self-insured health plans.

Mr. Renberg resides with his wife in Clovis, California.

Chuck Trogdon
Chief Executive Officer

Chuck Trogdon has specialized in employee benefits since 1995. Prior to becoming CEO of Renberg-Trogdon & Cavale Insurance Services, Mr. Trogdon was a Senior Account Executive for a national insurance brokerage firm. His focus has been on the employee benefit plans of small and mid-size employers.

Mr. Trogdon has been recognized by Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California and various general agents consistently as one of their top insurance brokers. Mr. Trogdon has served as chairman of the California AHU state Political Action Committee and the Central California Association of Health Underwriters executive board as education chair, PAC chair, President- Elect and President.

Mr. Trogdon is a native of Fresno, California, where he resides with his wife and children.

Mike Cavale
Principal

Mike Cavale was a valued partner of our agency and has retired as of August 1st, 2017.

Sales & Support Team

Laurie Tucker
Account Manager

Before joining RTC in January of 2013, Laurie Tucker had over 18 years of experience in Marketing, Public Speaking, and Special Event Planning with local and national non-profit organizations. Earning her Life and Health License in 2010, Laurie has assisted employers and employees with their health insurance plans. She is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Retail Management.

Not native to California but a midwestern transplant, Laurie has made Fresno her home since 1998. Laurie is an animated football fan (go Cowboys!) and spends much of her free time chasing after her five dogs.

Amanda Mottern
Eligibility Specialist

Before joining RTC in May of 2016, Amanda Holt worked as the Eligibility Department Manager, with over 10 years of experience at a renowned third-party administrator of large self-insured groups here in Fresno, California. During her tenure, her expertise focused on eligibility maintenance, HIPAA Administration, COBRA Administration, including premium billing, regulatory notices, production of member ID cards, and managing a staff of 20 employees.

On the personal side, Amanda is a huge New England Patriots fan and loves spending most of her time with her young son.

Jaymie Mericle

Before joining RTC in 2019, Jaymie spent 12 years with Zachy Farms, where she served as Human Resources Manager. Throughout her career, she has specialized in employee benefits and built strong, collaborative relationships with clients.  Jaymie is committed to delivering exceptional service and solutions that support both employee well-being and organizational success.

Outside of work, Jaymie enjoys spending time with her family and attending live music concerts.