About Us

 

Clark and Associates of Nevada is an independent Insurance Brokerage headquartered in Reno, Nevada, and a member of PCF Insurance Services of the West, headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. We take pride in providing personalized insurance programs designed specifically for each of our clients. By combining decades of experience with leading-edge technology and products, we provide exceptional service to our customers. Through our family of companies, we provide a full range of brokerage services including employee benefits insurance, property and casualty insurance and a full-service Human Resource Consulting firm, Solutions At Work.

Our Team

Valerie Clark


President


Valerie Clark is the President of Clark and Associates of Nevada, an insurance brokerage firm specializing in the development of creative health insurance plans for employer groups of all sizes. She joined Clark and Associates in 1993.

Valerie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA. She also holds the Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) certifications within the insurance industry.

Brandy Allazetta


Vice President


Brandy Allazetta joined the team of Clark and Associates in 1995 as the office manager and has steadily grown within the company.

She provides support in marketing, technology, human resources, accounting, and enjoys working with the innovative team of professionals. She is a licensed health and life agent and holds credentials in Human Resources and Advanced Management from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Brandy is a native Nevadan and loves the four-season outdoor recreation and quality of life the greater Reno-Tahoe area has to offer and enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dogs. She supports her community and is proud to be a past recipient of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Melissa Davies


Benefit Solutions Consultant


Melissa joined the Clark and Associates team in 2007 and is a licensed Benefit Solutions Consultant. She has 15 years of experience assisting employers and HR professionals with comprehensive employee benefit solutions. The development of creative insurance solutions for employer groups of all sizes is Melissa’s specialty.

Melissa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from the University of Nevada, Reno & is licensed in both Health & Life insurance as well as Property & Casualty insurance. She also received her Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) designation in 2013, is a past president of the Northern NV Human Resources Association, and incoming Board Chair for the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce.

Terrie Mann


Benefit Management Executive


Terrie Mann joined Clark & Associates in February of 2014.  Terrie started out performing inside Insurance Sales Support, working closely with the Sales Staff to insure effective and efficient processing of all current and new groups as well as providing support for prospective clients.  Over the years, Terrie has taken on more responsibility and has moved into a Sales/Benefit Management Role, managing and writing primarily small group benefit plans, as well as marketing new groups and working with prospective clients. Prior to joining Clark, she worked in the promotional industry for 8 years and in Human Resources for over 5 years.  She has also worked as clerical support in auto, home & business insurance and in the non-profit sector.  Due to her extensive experience, Terrie offers exceptional customer service.

Terrie has had over 30 years in administrative and customer service experience.  She is a licensed Health and Life agent in Nevada and is also certified in Human Resources Management.  Terrie prides herself on her work ethic, attention to detail and dedication to her clients. 

Terrie lives in Spanish Springs and enjoys spending time with her kids, watching movies, bowling, playing games or just hanging out. She is also a San Francisco 49ers fan and enjoys getting together with family and friends to watch Sunday games.

Lisa Squier


Account Executive


Clark and Associates is excited to announce that Lisa Squier is re-joining the Team! In November of 2018 Lisa decided to pursue a career in the employer-sector, as the Benefits and Well-being Manager of a large Aerospace and Defense employer headquartered in Northern Nevada. Lisa is now re-joining Clark and Associates as a Senior Account Executive, effective September 2022.

Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge with her. Having acquired experience in a variety of Benefits and Human Resource skills, such as Health, Well-Being, Leave, 401(k), Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation and Self-Insured plan administration as well as benchmarking, ACA 1094/1095 reporting, compliance, and a variety of Benefits and Human Resource technology systems.

In total, Lisa brings over 20 years of Insurance and Human Resource experience to Clark and Associates and will be instrumental in working with our team of professionals, insurance companies, and other partners, as we continue to grow and provide excellent customer service to the valuable clients that we serve.

Leisa Gandolfo


Account Manager


Leisa Gandolfo joined the Clark & Associates team in November 2019. Leisa works closely with the sales staff to ensure effective and efficient customer service for current and prospective clients. Before joining Clark, she worked in the promotional products industry for 13 years and adds her excellent customer service skills to the mix of talented professionals at Clark. Leisa is excited to be a part of the team and is looking forward to building strong and lasting relationships with the Clark and Associates clients.

Leisa lives in Sparks with her husband and three fur babies. She holds a B.S. in Dance Pedagogy from the University of Idaho as well as an AAS in Culinary Arts from Truckee Meadows Community College. She is passionate about dance and baking. In her spare time, you can find her curled up reading a book or in the kitchen baking. She enjoys spending time with her husband cheering on their alma mater, the University of Idaho.

Aaron Fleetwood


Account Manager


Aaron Fleetwood joined Clark & Associates in April of 2023 as an Account Manager.  Aaron performs inside Insurance Sales Support to Terrie Mann, our Benefit Management Executive.  Aaron helps to ensure effective and efficient processing of her group enrollments and terminations, as well as assisting in group quoting and the processing of renewals.  Prior to joining Clark, Aaron worked in the electrical field.  He has also worked in various other settings, including office clerical.  Aaron brings to Clark a great work ethic and is willing to wear many hats when needed.

Aaron is a licensed Health and Life agent in Nevada obtaining his license in May of 2023. Aaron is dedicated to learning as much as he can in the insurance industry and prides himself on his strong work ethic.  His calm demeanor and exceptional customer service are just a few of the wonderful things Aaron has brought to our team at Clark & Associates.

Aaron lives in Sparks and loves to sit out in the rain and take in his surroundings.  He enjoys archery, watching movies, and spending quiet evenings at home but also enjoys attending family gatherings and is always someone you can count on.  We are grateful to have Aaron join our team and look forward to watching him learn and grow within this industry.

Bill Collier


Account Executive


Bill Collier rejoined the Clark and Associates team in August 2019 and brings with him over 30 years insurance experience.

Bill knows that insurance can seem complex to most folks, so he has focused on Personal Lines (auto, home, and liability) and excels at educating his clients regarding their coverage. His attention to detail and high degree of concern for the welfare of his clients sets him apart in his field.

Bill is available to assist with all forms of Personal Lines coverage such as homeowners, auto, umbrella and other forms of insurance coverage.

Bill grew up in Carson City, NV and Southern California and served six-years with the United States Air Force. He currently enjoys big college football and relaxing at home on the weekends and taking advantage of all the amenities the Sierras offers.

Empowering Entrepreneurs


Clark and Associates celebrated its 25th anniversary with an entrepreneurial empowerment campaign. A runner-up for the 2017 Reno-Gazette Journal Business of the Year and finalist for Best Places to Work awards, the company remains an industry leader and advocate for ambitious local business owners.
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Community Partners


In addition to our dedication to helping your business prosper, we support and are members of many of our local community organizations to promote local growth and community awareness. These include the following Nevada organizations:

  • The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce
  • Nevada Mining Association
  • The Carson City Chamber of Commerce
  • Washoe County Medical Society
  • Clark County Medical Society
  • Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association
  • Nevada Builders Alliance
  • Nevada Optometric Association