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Jeana Wallace Women Mean Business

Opprime'- Making a Difference One Client at a Time

Opprime’ Investments, Inc. and Opprime’ Insurance Services
By Stacey Penney

Opprime’ (pronounced op-pre-may) is a French term for “underdog”. designation that included conquering such topics as health care
We all root for the underdog: the independent company that stands reform, workers compensation and portfolio development. She
up to the big corporate names. Opprime’ is just that company. maintains a competitive edge in the insurance industry by continu-
When you contact them, they will take the time to learn who you are ing to expand her education and staying current with the evolving
and will work with you to find the best solutions for your business or business and health insurance changes and requirements.
personal insurance needs.
Jeffrey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, along with
Women are fantastic at multi-tasking, but when running a business, an infectious personality to Opprime’. He holds a Masters degree
we have to be smarter with our time and resources. Do we have the in Health Service Administration along with multiple insurance
time, talent and current knowledge to act as our own HR depart- licenses. He also has extensive managed care experience, deliver-
ment? Is there a better solution to address these needs? Look to ing significant growth to all business in which he has been involved.
Opprime’ where they focus on the small business market of San Di- Jeffrey is also an active board member with the Alliance Healthcare
ego. With benefit costs sky rocketing, along with the challenges of Foundation.
launching and running a small business, Opprime’ sought to fulfill a
need to act as an external human resource and benefits department The team at Opprime’ finds balance by being actively involved in
to business owners by providing insurance, investment, marketing, their community and local philanthropic efforts. Jeana has been
and alternative business management consulting services. involved with It’s All About the Kids, Party for a Purpose, 6 Degrees
Networking, DNA Diva Networking, My CCMPRO Networking, and
As your business grows most recently
and your needs expand, Club Dust; an
Opprime’ will take the time organization
to understand your chang- building homes
ing business model, your for extremely
specific needs, and think poor families
outside the box to negotiate in the border
the best insurance options towns of Tijuana
from a variety of carriers. and Tecate. Her San Diego
This boutique approach also involvement Woman
provides services such as a doesn’t end
dedicated account manager, there; she also
open and new employee gives her time,
enrollment support and pro- along with Jef- 9
cessing (along with termina- frey, to the Feed-
tion processing and COBRA ing the Homeless
assistance). program based
out of the down-
At the forefront of Opprime’ town Salvation
is Jeana Wallace, Vice Army. To date,
President of Operations of they have served
Opprime’ Insurance Service, over 7,500 meals
while Jeffrey Willmann, to those in need.
President and CEO, special- Jeffrey is also a
izes in accelerated value “raving fan” of
add and business maximiza- Just in Time for
tion for Opprime’s clients. Foster Youth,
This team brings almost 40 Bayside Commu-
years of industry and leader- nity Center, and
ship experience, qualifications, and results to serve your business anything that helps raise awareness and solutions for the homeless
and individual needs. in San Diego.
Opprime’, formed in 2002 with Jeana joining the company in 2005, Let Opprime’ take care of you and your employees, so you can
has added significant value through non-traditional insurance solu- take care of your business. Opprime’ specializes in non-traditional
tions for individuals and business owners. Jeana has worked hard options and offers all lines of insurance for you and your business,
to maintain a greater than 98% customer retention rate. This shows with a special focus on individual and employee benefits, as well as
that they not only implement a strategy but also service it long term. strategic relationship and business development consulting.
“Our relationships extend far beyond just being your insurance
provider”, says Jeana Wallace. You can reach Jeana and Opprime’ at 858.699.0286,
jeana.wallace@opprime.com, or visit them at www.opprime.com
Jeana recently received her Health Insurance Professional (HIP)
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March/April 2011