serving over 200 companies and more than 2000 families since 1988

Who We Are

Get to Know Bay Area Health Insurance

All About Bob

Bob was born and raised in San Mateo county, and now lives in Santa Cruz with his wife of 26 years, Trudy Merriam. Both Bob and Trudy graduated from San Diego State University – he with a degree in Speech Communications and she with a degree in Teaching.

Bob and Trudy

They have three children – two daughters and a son. The eldest, Therese, graduated from Presentation High School in Santa Clara, and was captain of the women's volley ball team at the University of Colorado. She graduated with a degree in communications, and is currently a color commentator for Cal High Sports.


Bob, Trudy and the family

Michelle also graduated from Presentation High School, and then from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in theater. She is currently pursuing a career in voice over and acting. Their son Matthew graduated from Serra High School in San Mateo, and is now playing football at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.


Bob the Coach

Bob himself has been coaching high school football for almost 30 years, and is responsible for converting All Pro Patriots QB Tom Brady from a tight end to a quarterback in his sophomore year at Serra High School.


Bob the avid surfer

Bob is an avid long board surfer, and tries to get in the water at least 2 or 3 times a week.


Bob's bbq

Bob loves to barbecue for his family and friends – ribs and brisket are his specialty.



All About Scott

Scott was born and raised in San Mateo where he attended Serra High School (played basketball) and then went on to Saint Mary’s College in Moraga to obtain his degree in Business Administration.

Scott and family at the ballpark

Growing up on the peninsula, Scott is an avid Giants, 49ers and Warriors fan. He now coaches his two sons in both baseball and basketball at St. Pius School in Redwood City, as well as Club Basketball and Little League Baseball.


Scott and future all stars

Scott lives in Redwood City with his wife Dawn and sons Nico and Matthew. If he is not in the office or with a client, you can probably find Scott on a baseball field or basketball court with his sons and other future all stars.


Scott out at the ballpark

Scott has been licensed since 1992 and has worked with Bay Area Health Insurance since 1994. Scott’s expertise is with the small to mid-size employer market.



All About John

John was born and raised in San Mateo County, and currently resides in the city of San Mateo. John attended Serra high school as well as the College of San Mateo and received his degree in Social Science from Portland State University where he was a standout Defensive End.

John at the '49ers

John is crazy about football. While attending Serra high school John played Football for Coach Bob Vinal (yes, the president of the company). John is now entering his 10th year of Coaching at the high school level.


John at the '49ers

In his free time, John is a huge fan of and attends as many San Francisco 49er games and tailgates as possible.


John's Langridge Cup golf tournament

John and his brother Mike started and run a golf tournament in the Lake Tahoe area. The “Langridge Cup,” is now in its 11th year, and is made up of family members and close friends.



Golf outing

Here's Bob playing golf with Ray Greene (local attorney), Perry Carter (high school math teacher), and Scott Rollandi (business associate)


Liahona Motu Foundation Bar B Que

Liahona Motu Foundation Bar B Que