PREFERRED INSURANCE - Key Persons


Aaron Chavez

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Broker
I've been around insurance since I can remember, considering my father is Carl. I was born and raised in Colorado and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I bounce back and forth between Denver, Colorado Springs and San Diego. I love meeting new friends (including dogs) and enjoy the great outdoors.

Carl Chavez

Job Titles:
  • Broker
  • Owner
My wife and I started Preferred Insurance in 1989. I worked the sales side and she did the service side of the business. Prior to starting Preferred Insurance, I worked as a group marketing representative for Blue Cross Blue shield and I also worked for a hospital PPO plan. The best thing about our business is the people we work for and service. We have been blessed with many wonderful clients.

Julie Palmer

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Broker
I was born In New Jersey and grew up living all over as part of a military family. I graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I stay put at our Colorado Springs location in order to keep Carl in check. I came to work for Preferred Insurance in September of 2006 after years as an international flight attendant, and a bit of dabbling in the P & C insurance market. I treasure the relationships that I have built with our colorful clients, and I look forward to the new ones yet to come. Come see what we are all about.

Melissa Ford

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Broker
I was born in Gaylord, MI, and grew up in South Boardman, MI. My family moved to Colorado Springs in 2006 to try something new, and I fell in love with this state. I work at our Colorado Springs location helping Carl and Julie keep their shenanigans in order. I came to work for Preferred Insurance in April of 2013 and my life has never been the same since.