Our Veterinary Sales Department is ready to support your veterinary clinic in any way possible, including:
Providing free pet insurance materials, such as brochures and posters
Helping your veterinary staff take advantage of our discounts+
Setting up a free Lunch & Learn to educate your staff on pet insurance
They’re animal lovers like you and committed to making it easier for you to give your pet patients the best care possible. Reach out to them directly or contact our Veterinary Staff Help Line at 1-877-738-2677.
Ericka Koester VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE, LA / SAN DIEGO AREA
Ericka joins Crum and Forster with a diverse background in the hospitality, veterinary and senior living industries. She is passionate about animal rights and rescue and hopes there will be a home for every homeless animal one day. Ericka was born and raised on Long Island in New York and now resides in Belmont Shore, California with her family and their two cats, Ashes and Clouds. Her neighborhood is one where everybody knows each other through each other's pets. Ericka has gone through training and is capable of setting up a makeshift animal shelter in the event of a disaster. She enjoys laughing, reading, cooking, gardening, traveling, live performances and going to the beach. Her favorite vacation spot is Cozumel, Mexico but says there is no place like home with family and their four-legged children.
Tina McBreen Sales and Marketing Director, Veterinary Channel
Tina joined the company in 2017 after spending 17 years in the human pharmaceutical industry and previous to that, 5 years as a microbiologist. She is loving the veterinary industry and is grateful for the vet and vet staff’s commitment to the health of our pets. Tina is mom to two 2-legged children: Mason, 15 and Kagan, 13 as well as a four-legged friend, Nikko.
Alyssa Esch VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE CHICAGO AREA
Alyssa has worked in the veterinary field as a technician since 2009 before joining the company in 2017. She enjoys exploring the music and restaurant scenes of Chicago, where she lives with her two tabby cats, Gilbert and Martin.
Fred Kotch VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE SAN FRANCISCO, WEST COAST TEAM LEAD
Fred has undeniably enjoyed being part of the animal health industry for over 22 years, and he is dedicated to ensure that his friends and customers alike, feel well-respected and informed. His passion to serve is well known by his long-standing business relationships within the industry, and he is eager to provide excellent service unconditionally. Fred and his wife are dedicated pet-parents of several dogs, cats, goats, and an Appaloosa.
Gina Fortunado
Gina has been with the company since 2012. Before that, she spent 15 years in the human pharmaceutical industry. Gina is currently active on the Board of Directors for VetPartners, CATalyst Council and Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary.
She shares her life with horses Stardust, Magic and Blues Clues, and cats Sergio, Grayson, Leo, Po and Charlotte.
Pet insurance helps pet parents take advantage of advanced medical technologies for healthier pets.
Jaclyn Carrington Veterinary Sales Manager
Jaclyn has been at the company for over 13 years. She has an extensive background in animal health and is a second-year Veterinary Technician student. She’s also a licensed insurance agent and adjuster in multiple states.
She loves to spend time with her cats Raisin, Jetta, Ranger, Kaya, and Allie along with her rescued special-needs Macaws Chicken and Lexi.
Amanda Goodman VETERINARY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Amanda came aboard in 2012. Before joining our company, she spent 11 years working in human health insurance. She also breeds and shows performance horses.
Her four-legged family includes dogs Jake, Dixie, and Harley, Izzy the cat, and horses Gracie, Judee, and Petie.
Pet insurance helps pet parents close the gap between what they want to be able do for their furry family and what the can actually afford to do.
Michele Moreland Veterinary Project Coordinator
Michele has been with the company since 2010. Before joining us, she worked in the corporate world, including a role at GE Capital.
She shares her life with her Main Coon Cats Melo and Murphy.
My beloved cat Bubba developed Diabetes and without the help of my pet insurance policy, I would have never been able to afford his care.
Kathleen Schoen VETERINARY SERVICES MANAGER
Kathleen has been with the company since 2012. She’s worked in the veterinary industry for over 10 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biology with a pre-veterinary concentration in Equine Science and Facility Management.
She spends her free time with her horse Beamer, and cats Bella and Ghost Kitty.
Leiha Noriega VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Leiha has been with the company since 2013. She has been working in the veterinary field for more than 10 years.
She adores her loving mixed breed dog Valentino and her cat Amara.
Pet health insurance safeguards our finances and ultimately protects our pets, which is why it’s such a passion of mine.
Devin E. Myers, RVT Sr. Veterinary Sales Representative, Ohio Area
Devin joined our company in 2013. Before that, he worked in the veterinary industry for 22 years.
He has two dogs, a Miniature Schnauzer named Lexi and a Kerri Blue named Luna.
I’ve seen with my own eyes when a client was able to keep their pet alive because of pet insurance.
Kimberly A. Horton VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE, NEW JERSEY AREA
I was born and raised in Central Michigan. I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.S. in Communications and a Minor in Business Management. For most of my career I have worked in pharmaceutical marketing. I have four cats that I rescued. I volunteer with a German Shepherd rescue and foster dogs until they get adopted.
Lauren Campbell VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - LOS ANGELES AREA
Lauren became part of our company in March of 2015. She’s worked in the veterinary field for over 26 years and was in veterinary pharmaceutical sales before joining us.
She has two cats at home named Calvin and Caiden.
David Reczek VETERINARY VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - CONNECTICUT/NEW YORK AREA
David has been with our company for over 2 years. He has been involved in the veterinary industry since 1989. Before joining us, he worked at Antech Diagnostics.
Kimberly A. Horton VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE, NEW JERSEY AREA
I was born and raised in Central Michigan. I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.S. in Communications and a Minor in Business Management. For most of my career I have worked in pharmaceutical marketing. I have four cats that I rescued. I volunteer with a German Shepherd rescue and foster dogs until they get adopted.
Lauren Campbell VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - LOS ANGELES AREA
Lauren became part of our company in March of 2015. She’s worked in the veterinary field for over 26 years and was in veterinary pharmaceutical sales before joining us.
She has two cats at home named Calvin and Caiden.
David Reczek VETERINARY VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - CONNECTICUT/NEW YORK AREA
David has been with our company for over 2 years. He has been involved in the veterinary industry since 1989. Before joining us, he worked at Antech Diagnostics.
Michelle Noble Veterinary Sales Representative, Washington/Portland Area
Michelle joined the company in 2014 in the MD/DC/VA territory and moved to the beautiful WA/OR market in 2018. She is a nurse, trained animal rescue worker and also enjoys spending time as a nature and wildlife photographer.
Her house is busy with 5 rescue cats named Oliver, Odyn, Ozwald, Otto, and Osker.
Pet insurance is my little gift to my pets for making my life so wonderful!
Salvatore Pellerito VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK METRO/LONG ISLAND AREA
Sal started working at our company in 2014. He’s been working in the veterinary industry for over 4 years.
He was a loving pet parent to a Maltipoo named Marzipan….R.I.P….he now is owned by another Maltipoo named Luna-tic.
Andrew Yudis VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - SOUTH FLORIDA AREA
Andrew joined the company in 2014 and has worked in the veterinary industry for over 3 years. Before joining us, he worked in sales for a national veterinary lab in Florida.
He has a Miniature Pinscher at home named Valentine, who was born on Valentine’s Day.
Renee Flottman Sr Veterinary Sales Representative and Field Training Specialist, NEW ENGLAND (ME/NH/VT/MA) AREA
Renee came on board in 2014. She has worked in the veterinary industry for more than 10 years.
She likes to spend time with her creatively named cats Tanner Simone and Spankford G.
Anything can happen at any time and protecting you and your pets from unexpected financial situations is all part of good planning
Cynthia Zoller SR. VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE, South Florida Area
Cindy has relocated to South Florida, where she happily lives with her family of 2 Senior rescue Pomeranians, 2 rescue cats and 8 Red Earred Sliders. She loves when her 2 children, Vienna and Gerard frequently visit and enjoys her new life in paradise!
Michelle Byrd Veterinary Service Specialist, North Territory
Michelle is passionate about animals and helping to keep them healthy! She was previously a veterinary assistant for five years and has a bachelor's degree in Zoology with a pre-veterinary focus from Kent State University. She has experience training veterinary staff and looks forward to helping all of her clinics understand the benefits of recommending pet insurance to their clients. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her golden retriever, Paisley, and her pony, Gypsy!
Mark Robinson Veterinary Sales Representative, San Francisco Territory
Mark joins Crum and Forster after spending 3+ years in the pet insurance industry working with veterinary practices in the San Francisco Bay Area.
When we adopt a dog or any pet, we know it is going to end with us having to say goodbye, but we still do it. And we do it for a very good reason: They bring so much joy and optimism and happiness. They attack every moment of every day with that attitude. - Bruce Cameron
Chris Kozlowski Veterinary Sales Representative, Washington DC Area
Chris has been in the Veterinary Industry for almost 11 years. Chris has an active puggle named Star and a rescue cat named Hector. In Chris’s free time, he enjoys live music, Frisbee Golf, and traveling to new places.
Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it. - Bruce Lee
Amanda Zsido Veterinary Sales Representative, Connecticut Area
Amanda worked as a veterinary technician for over 10 years before joining the team in 2017. Her years of working in general practice and emergency/specialty medicine has made her an advocate for pet insurance. She knows first hand the benefit to the pet, the owner, and the clinic.
When not working, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family. The whole family has a great passion for animals, but especially horses. They share their home with two dogs, four cats, a bird, and can often been found hanging out at the barn.
Melissa Joyce VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE, Philadelphia AREA
Melissa has a passion for animal welfare and has always wanted to find a job where she could positively impact animals. She joined our team in 2020 because she believes that pet health insurance is a way to make a positive impact on the lives of pets as well as their owners. She was born and raised in Scranton, PA where she grew up around her family's many horses, cats and the most loving dog, Dandy.
Cassie King Veterinary Sales Representative, West Coast Team Lead, San Diego Area
Cassandra is our Vet Service Rep for the San Diego region and our West Coast Team Lead. She has always had a passion for animals and truly enjoys helping pets live longer and happier lives. Cassandra has been with the company for 8 years and was previously our Customer Service Manager in our Akron, Ohio office. Relocating to California has always been her dream and is glad to continue growing with the company in this role while being able to make her dreams come true.
Russ Wurzbach Sr Veterinary Service Specialist, South Territory
I have worked at Crum & Forster Pet Insurance group since 2010. I share my free time with friends and family. I have two kids Ryleigh and Norah. I have 2 dogs named Baron and Ralphie. Pets are my passion!
Meagan Abbe Sr Veterinary Service Specialist, Central Territory
Meagan has been with Crum and Forster Pet Insurance Group since 2012. She first started in our Contact Center before ultimately joining the Vet Team. She is happily married to her husband Nathan and has a Pitbull named Mildred, a Chocolate Lab mix named Duncan, and a Sun Conure named Indy. Her hobbies include refurbishing furniture, photography, and hiking with her dogs.
Tina Kegayama VETERINARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE, San Francisco AREA
Tina is a native to the bay area. Her hobbies include hiking adventures, fostering dogs, and checking out new restaurants. Tina has worked in the veterinary hospital for over 15 years and it was through this experience that she realized that pet health insurance is the number one solution to help pet owners become the best pet owner possible! Tina loves her job because "it gives me the unique opportunity to connect with the veterinary staff." If she were to choose any dog breed to be, it would be a French Bulldog because they are so outgoing, energetic and friendly.
Tina’s motto in life is
You miss 100% of the dogs you don't pet. Be kind, work hard and love dogs.