Ernie Lopez

I was honored and humbled to have been selected to be a State Farm Agent in 1984. I am proud to still be an active agent serving the greater Bay Area and all of California. My team is a testament to responsible insurance coverage such as auto, fire and life. They are focused on serving those insured with us and understand the value of quality insurance products. Our office team of four together have 94 years of capable insurance experience. We provide exceptional service. May I (not so humbly) brag that our team is the envy of other State Farm and other agencies.

Raised in San Leandro, CA, where I office, my career evolved from a seminary student to a supervisor with social services to my opportunity to be a State Farm Agent. I served as president of our insurance association for Alameda County and have been awarded various honors in my career. Being a State Farm Agent has allowed me to give back to the community. “Like a good neighbor” is a company slogan but when taken seriously, we can make a difference for others. I have over the years have been a community volunteer as a scout leader, a soccer coach, a fixture at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, Oakland Ceasefire, a social justice leader, Dig Deep (Alameda County Sheriff's Associate program) and other organizations. We see this as our duty to give back as a constant. I am appreciative of my State Farm team and my loyal customers for making it possible.

Walking the streets of Oakland where gun-violence occurs, on Friday nights for nine years with the Oakland Ceasefire organization as another way to give back. "Oakland Ceasefire" takes a pro-active approach toward peace in the streets. Non-violence is the goal.

My experience of volunteering affirms humanity with its positive spirit of giving.

This career has allowed me to raise two children of whom I am quite proud. Additionally, I have been happily married for 49 years.

I look forward to being a genuine and reliable father, husband, friend and insurance agent for many more years to come.

• Ernie Lopez ~