Our team of service professionals hails from multiple states, ready to serve you with customized insurance solutions for your home, auto and personal needs.
Larry Thompson
President/CEO
An experienced insurance industry advisor and entrepreneur with nearly three decades in the business, Larry is thrilled to be a part of the Salt Jacket family. With integrity and thought at the core of all he does, Larry and his team provide exceptional customer service, working to inspire and protect your dreams whether you're purchasing a car, buying a new home, starting a small business or leaving behind a legacy with life insurance. Larry is also a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a Captain in the infantry and a medical service corp officer. In his off-work hours, Larry loves spending time on adventures with his wife, Lynne, and their two kids, Charlotte and Christopher, whether it's cheering them on at their sporting events, skiing, or visiting his original home state of Alaska together.
Darrel Snyder
Director of Operations
With over three decades in the insurance industry as an agency owner, trainer and corporate consultant, Darrel loves protecting customers and making sure their needs are met. He’s thrilled to be a part of Salt Jacket Insurance Services as the Director of Operations. Our agency is focused on protecting what matters most to you by making sure you are covered to the best of our ability.
In his spare time, Darrel and his wife love to try out new restaurants and have been involved in community theatre for many years with over 65 shows between them. She as an actor and Darrel when he was a stage or tech director. He has also been a part of Forward Learning Institute for Financial Literacy for many years, teaching teachers how to teach about insurance and finances.
Julia Sommer Ramirez
Director of Marketing, Spanish/English
With over two decades of experience in advertising, PR, marketing, public affairs and events, Julia has worked on brands both large and small across nearly every industry as a writer, producer, strategist and PR executive. She has worked on campaigns for Amazon, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Mitsubishi, Evian, General Motors, Coldwell Banker, Skechers, Red Bull, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Nestlé, along with creating PR, digital and social media campaigns for celebrity clients and political public figures.
Julia is thrilled to bring that knowledge to Salt Jacket to oversee daily brand management, internal and external communications and to make sure our customers understand the offerings that Salt Jacket brings to the table. In her spare time, Julia loves hanging out with her kids, traveling the world and the arts.
Roxanne Camp
Sales Manager
Roxanne joined Salt Jacket Insurance in 2021, bringing over 25 years of industry experience to help build and expand the Commercial and Expanded Market Department. Her strong performance, leadership, and dedication to client service quickly earned her a promotion to Sales Manager. Today, Roxanne leads the sales team with a client-focused approach, mentoring others while continuing to deliver personalized insurance solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
A native Texan, Roxanne enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and dogs, often kayaking, cross-fitting, camping, or Jeepin’. She is also a passionate animal advocate, an active member of a local Jeep club, and committed to giving back through community fundraisers and charitable events.
Susan Miller
Service Performance Manager
Susan joined the Salt Jacket Insurance team (then the Slocum Agency) in 2021 to help develop the Commercial and Expanded Market Department. With over 25 years in the industry, she enjoys providing great values and seeking out custom solutions to each client’s unique situation whether it is for personal or business insurance. Outside of the office, Susan enjoys spending time with her family, especially her young grandson.
Rebekah Roberts
Data & Compliance Specialist
Rebekah is a licensed sales representative who started working in insurance in 2020. She has loved how her job offers her the opportunity to help others to get the coverage they need to protect their families. She strives to build a relationship with all of her customers to ensure that they are well-taken care of.
During her free time, she enjoys playing with her fur babies and cooking. She would love to help you and your family get the protection you need today, she also loves referrals and would love to help any of your friends and family.
Krista Troy
Sales Development
Krista loves being a part of the Salt Jacket Insurance team. Since starting her insurance career in 2020, she has developed a passion for building strong client relationships and identifying coverage gaps to better protect what people work so hard for—a focus that drives everything she does. Her dedication to service and growth led to her promotion into a leadership role in Sales Development and Training, where she now mentors and supports the next generation of Salt Jacket agents.
Krista lives in Tucson, Arizona, but was born and raised in Oregon. She has four children—three girls and one boy—and when she's not working, she stays busy supporting their sports and activities. Krista loves the energy of a full, active household and is passionate about raising her children to become the best versions of themselves.
Tiffany Parker
Account Manager
Tiffany has been in the insurance industry since 2020. She is committed to being there for her clients and crafting the right insurance plan that fit their unique circumstances and future goals. Outside of work, Tiffany loves spending time with my family, engaging in outdoor activities, family game night, and exploring new places together.
Dani Aranda
Sales Agent, Spanish/English
As a seasoned insurance agent since 2020, Dani is dedicated to helping individuals and families protect what matters most. Specializing in auto & home, she takes pride in delivering tailored coverage solutions that meet unique needs and budgets, with exceptional customer service and a deep understanding of the industry. Dani enjoys working closely with her clients to ensure they feel confident in their policies. When not working, she enjoys reading and spending time with her daughter. Whether you’re looking for a new policy, a review of your current coverage, or seeking expert advice, Dani is here to help.
Daniela Cabrera
Sales Agent
Meet Daniela! She has been helping people with their insurance needs since 2016 and is so pleased to be with the Salt Jacket team! It is her aspiration to cultivate long-lasting partnerships with her customers. her mission to make sure you have the correct protection for all of your assets you have worked so hard for, and she loves that Salt Jacket provides her with all the expanded resources to do so. Customizing excellent policies for individual customers is both her priority and her passion.
Born and raised in Texas, Daniela loves spending time with my husband and daughter. She likes to bake and to try out new recipes. You can catch Daniela reading a good thriller book in her time off or binge-watching shows on Netflix.
Leticia Guevara
Account Manager, Spanish/English
Leticia Guevara has been in the insurance industry since 2009. Passionate about helping our customers understand their insurance coverage, Leticia takes pride in creating tailored coverage that best fits the needs of each family she serves. Leticia is bilingual and takes pride in helping the Hispanic community. She always enjoys customer service and giving our customers her full attention.
Outside of work, she is the mother to two young, smart and beautiful little ladies who help her to be a better person and also teach her to let her hair down and have some fun! She’s been happily married since 2012 to her wonderful, supportive husband. Their family enjoys taking their Boston terrier, Marty McFly, to the dog park for walks and to meet new furry friends. They loves trying new restaurants and coming back home to recreate the recipes at home, spending time with family and creating new memories together.
Zayra Finlinson
Sales Agent
Originally from Chandler, Arizona, Zayra has been in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 2019. She’s been in the insurance industry as a sales professional since 2022. She enjoys customizing insurance plans for her Salt Jacket clients and explaining policy features to better inform customers.
She has two dogs and enjoys interior design, swimming, and traveling to see friends and family!
Desmond Raff
Sales Agent
Born in small town Nampa, Idaho and shaped by a decade in sunny Arizona, Desmond brings a friendly consultive approach to the insurance world. He became an insurance agent in October 2023, and since then, he’s loved connecting with clients and helping them understand how insurance protects their own future and loved ones. With an extensive background in automotive sales and customer service, Desmond prioritizes building trust, transparency and tailoring coverage to each customer’s unique lifestyle. He’s excited to bring his growing expertise to the great people of Texas, guiding them through their insurance journeys and helping them create new policies. Outside of work, you'll find him exploring new restaurants, playing with his dogs, enjoying the outdoors and finding new places to visit.
Ryan Graban
Account Manager
Ryan has been part of the insurance industry since 2022, bringing over 25 years of experience in customer service across a variety of industries. He is passionate about building strong connections with clients, with a focus on educating them and ensuring they have the right coverage to protect their families and assets.
Originally born in South Korea and adopted at the age of two, Ryan has called Texas home for the past seven years after relocating from the East Coast. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active, playing basketball, and spending time paddleboarding—a new favorite hobby for his family. Ryan has three children and two Yorkies, who love hitting the water and riding the waves right alongside him.
Robert Torres
Service Operation Manager
Robert Torres joined Salt Jacket Insurance Services (then known as the Slocum Agency) in 2019, bringing 9 years of insurance product knowledge to his current position. Robert loves that he has a great opportunity every day at this agency to provide the service our customers deserve and he loves being able to facilitate our customers’ financial security. He is honored and proud to be a part of the Salt Jacket family.
Robert lives in the Texas Hill Country with his wife and children. When not at work, Robert loves being outdoors on the weekends, spending my time hunting and gardening.
Sara Sankar
Account Manager/Life Specialist
Sara Sankar has been working in customer service since she was 17 years old, but she truly found her passion for serving customers when she started working in the insurance industry. She has always had a love for helping people and serving others and she truly enjoys what she does and loves that she can help to support her clients.
Born and raised in Texas, Sara loves to go camping, hiking, and spending time in the great outdoors in her spare time! She also loves to bake sweet treats and spend time with her family and their pets.
Astor Simon
Sales
Astor has been part of the insurance industry since 2020, bringing a strong commitment to protecting what matters most to his clients. He is passionate about ensuring each client has the proper coverage in place to safeguard their families, homes, and assets. Astor believes trust is the foundation of every client relationship and takes pride in providing expert guidance that helps clients feel confident and secure about the coverage they choose.
Outside of work, Astor enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their two sons. A lifelong soccer enthusiast, he continues to play recreationally and enjoys sharing his love of the sport with his family. Whether on the field or with clients, Astor approaches everything he does with energy, dedication, and a focus on building lasting connections.
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We are growing and looking for friendly, customer-service oriented team members to join our crew! Reach out to us to learn more about the roles we’re currently looking to fill.
