Inland Empire REGIONAL OFFICE
The Inland Empire staff serves brokers throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties — assisting with client presentations and group enrollments as well as underwriting, compliance, and day-to-day account management issues.

Tawny Friedly
Regional Vice President
Tawny entered the health insurance industry in 2007 at a small brokerage firm. She moved to a larger firm while pursuing her degree from San Diego State University. She joined The Word & Brown Companies as an enroller in 2013, earning a promotion to Inside Sales Rep in 2014 and Director of Inside Sales in 2021. She became RVP in 2022.
PHONE:800.397.3381 x6026
Regional Sales Managers
Your Regional Sales Manager is available whenever you need assistance from Word & Brown. Your RSM works every day across your region to help ensure your success. Whether your focus is Small Group, Large Group, or a combination, your RSM is committed to providing client service, sales, and enrollment support.
Inside Sales Representatives
The Inside Sales Representative quotes, sells, and services Small Group- and Large Group-related products for a specific block of brokers. This position is responsible for new business sales and renewal retention, following up on outstanding quotes, and handling carrier expectations. The person in this role is also your “go to” in facilitating a speedy Underwriting review process.
Enrollment Specialists
You can count on our Enrollment Specialists to make presentations on your behalf, alongside you, by phone, or online via webinar — it’s your choice. They'll cover all of the basics (like plan benefits, worksheets, and added perks), whether it’s an initial open enrollment or a renewal meeting. They'll pre-scrub your cases to ensure smooth sailing through Underwriting.
Sales Support Specialists
Our sales support team members can help schedule enrollment meetings, build personalized enrollment kits and quotes, and generate a worksheet for a new hire on an in-force group.

Krystle Cervantes
Sales Support Specialist