Our Management Team
Roland Ghazal, ChFC, CLU, LUTCF
Chartered Financial Consultant
Managing Partner
209-955-2431
Email: Rghazal@ft.newyorklife.com
The mission of the office is to help our customers protect their assets and family through our insurance and financial products. Roland’s criteria for success includes: a strong work ethic, sense of personal and professional development, confidence, and sustained results. “You can make a living or design a big and varied life; the choice is yours. You, too, can design your life.”
Mike joined New York Life in 1998 following a successful career in Association Management where he served as an Executive Director for more than twenty years. A native Californian, Mike spent his formative years in Southern California, graduating from California State University at Los Angeles. Mike and his wife, Margo, of 39 years have two adult children, Joshua and Lauryn and granddaughter Keadan. Mike and Margo have lived in Lodi for more than 20 years. As a successful Partner with New York Life, Mike’s passion is his family and helping new agents become successful at New York Life. His responsibilities include hiring, training, and mentoring new agents.
Randy Blackwood CLU, ChFC, MSFS, CLF
Sales Development Manager
209-955-2421
Email: rrblackwood@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Randy joined New York Life in September 1977. He has held several positions with the Company. He was an Agent for eight years, Sales Manager for four, Trainer for two and currently the Sales Development Manager for the Stockton General Office. He earned the Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations as well as a Masters of Science in Financial Services from the American College. Randy is responsible for training as well as development of all agents associated with the Stockton office.
Susan R. Jackson , ALMI, ACS
Director of Operations
209-955-2439
Email: srjackson@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Susan joined New York Life in 2002 bringing with her nearly 18 years of training, sales and management experience in the insurance industry. As the Director of Operations, Susan leads the new business and agency support teams and works closely with agents to ensure their business is processed efficiently. Susan has been married to Eric Jackson since 1987 and they have one daughter, Natalie, a graduate of Bear Creek High School. Although the Jackson's are southern California natives, they truly enjoy living in Stockton and spend much of their spare time exploring northern California.
Ronald F. Mack, MBA
Agency Standards Consultant
209-955-2465
Email: rfmack@newyorklife.com
Ron has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years. Before joining New York Life in 2009, his work experience included pension and annuities, mutual funds and branch office management. As the Stockton General Office's Agency Standards Consultant, Ron works with over 100 Agents to help them maintain strng business practices, achieve success, and serve as a resource regarding the rules and requirements of our industry. He has an MBA in Financial Management from Pace University's Lubin School of Business and has the Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor designation.
Ron grew up in Westchester County, New York, and now lives in Livermore, CA with his wife Christine and son Ryan.
Phu D. Nguyen
Partner
209-955-2414
Email: pdnguyen@ft.newyorklife.com
Phu joined New York Life in 2006 as a graduate from the University of the Pacific with a double major in Biological Sciences and Business Administration with a concentration in Management. After 3 consecutive years as an Executive Council Agent, he made the career choice to join the Management team as a Partner.
Phu currently resides in Northern California, but spent his childhood growing up in Orange County.
As a Partner, Phu is currently responsible for recruiting, developing and mentoring his team of successful agents. Phu strives for success by taking charge, leading by example and keeping a proactive “can do” attitude.
John Lawrence
Partner
925-809-7051
Email: jdlawrence@ft.NewYorkLife.com
John started in 2005 and qualified for Executive Council every year he was an agent. He has developed a passion for helping new agents reach their full potential. “I determined after being in the field as a mentor to other agents, as well as a High School Football coach, that I wanted to help agents become successful, and that Management, was the best fit for me!” John brings a lot of passion and enthusiasm to the office along with his energy and drive.
“There is no other career with this much support and potential for success than New York Life! For the right person, this is the best decision they will ever make and with the training and name recognition New York Life is truly The Company You Keep®!" John resides in Brentwood with his wife Melissa, daughter Elliana and son Jacob.
John is a 2005 Graduate of Menlo College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a concentration on Sports Management.
DeeAnne Roberts ACS, AIAA
Office Coordinator
209-955-2440
Email: rbtertsdc@ft.NewYorkLife.com
DeeAnne is a native Californian, born and raised in the Sacramento, Ca. area. Her New York Life Insurance Company career began in the Stockton General Office in 1966. As office coordinator, DeeAnne's primary focus is working with the staff in the Stockton and Modesto offices. She is a commissioned Notary Public of the State of California for benefit of New York Life and currently resides in Valley Springs. Her hobbies include bowling and gardening.
Toni Ulrich
Senior Agency Assistant 209-955-2455
Email: tulrich@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Toni can be reached during regular business hours 8:30am to 5:00 if you need assistance.
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