About

Archway History

Archway Insurance Brokers was formed in 2003 by four independent insurance agencies in the heart of Silicon Valley. The four agencies, Clayton Insurance (est. 1867), Dempsey Insurance established 1930, Micor Insurance (est. 1981), and Valley General Insurance (est. 1975)–have one common goal: to provide the best possible service to our clients.

At Archway, we work as a TEAM with a full-service staff capable of handling all of our clients needs. As independent brokers, we work with an array of insurance carriers, so we can focus on finding our clients the right product and coverage specifically for their industry.

We are large enough to provide a full range of services from our professional staff, who select products from scores of quality insurance companies. At the same time, we are small enough to give you the personal service you need and deserve.

Leadership

CORRIE FOOS, ARM

After attending Claremont Men’s College, in 1973 Corrie joined a firm providing OSHA-certified safety and health training for Bay Area contractors. He has been licensed as a property & casualty broker since 1975, and received his Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation in 1981. Corrie was a founding partner in MICOR Insurance Brokers in 1981, and is currently a managing member of Archway Insurance Brokers. He continues to focus his expertise and interest on Silicon Valley businesses. Corrie Foos (408) 454-7070 cfoos@archwayinsurance.com

ROBERT (BOB) GARZA

Bob graduated from San Jose State University in 1978 with a Degree in Business Administration, and entered the insurance industry in 1979. His background includes the placement of special events and athletic programs as well as main street property and casualty business. He is past president of IBA Silicon Valley, former board member of Child Advocates of Santa Clara County and managing member of Archway Insurance Brokers, LLC. Bob lives in San Jose with his wife and two children. Bob Garza (408) 454-7067 bgarza@archwayinsurance

LINDA MONTAGANO

Linda joined Clayton Insurance Agency in 1984. Because of her technical background having worked for insurance companies, Linda helps provide coverage advice to commercial clients to get the best value for their insurance dollar. Linda Montagano (408) 454-7021 Lmontagano@archwayinsurance.com

RONALD A. SORTINO

Ron graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1985 and moved on to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where he graduated with a BS degree in Social Sciences. He started in the insurance business mid 1991 at Fraser & Associates, as a Life and Employee Benefits agent. Ron got his start in the property and casualty industry in 1993 when he became an employee of Dempsey Insurance Service, Inc. In 1998, he was promoted to Vice President of Dempsey Insurance, and is currently a managing member of Archway Insurance Brokers.Ron resides in the Almaden Valley of San Jose with his wife Denise and their three children. Ron Sortino (408) 454-7066 rsortino@archwayinsurance.com

DAVID W. TUCKNESS, CIC, CPIA

After attending Master’s University, David joined Valley General Insurance in 1989 with a focus on the construction industry. David soon became a partner in Valley General, and also currently serves as a managing member of Archway Insurance Brokers. David is also designated as a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and is a Certified Professional Insurance Agents Society (CPIA) member. David is a San Jose native and he and his wife Chrystal have three children. David serves on the boards of the American Cancer Society of Santa Clara and is involved in music at his local Church. David Tuckness (408) 454-7060 dtuckness@archwayinsurance.com

First Name	Last Name	Extension
Adriana	Bracey	7035
Barbara	Bikul	7041
Bob	Garza	7057
Bryan	Splaine	7037
Christina	Reed	7026
Corrie	Foos	7070
David	Tuckness	7060
Dawn	Stewart	7032
Debbie	Nelson	7031
Dennis	Lee	7058
Ellen	Bertolucci	7043
Jennifer	McKenzie	7014
Jeremy	Pomer	7029
Jessica	Borja-Chavez	7042
Linda	Montagano	7021
Lori	Rossi	7033
Monica	Castaneda	7032
Noreen	Amdur	7027
Ron	Sortino	7066
Rosa	Guzman	7028
Ryan	Parsons	7050
Sarah	Bylsma	7044
Sarah	Mijares	7065
Vicki	Burch	7051

Archway History