Founded in April 1988, the John Speed Agency offers a full line of insurance products and services at preferred rates. We strive to do the best job possible in every aspect of your family’s insurance needs, and at the same time we take great pride in giving superior customer service and building a strong client-agency relationship.
Our Services Included:
- Auto Insurance
- Homeowners Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Business Insurance
- Workers Comp Insurance
- Bonds
- EPLI
- Mexican Insurance
JOHN SPEED – John began his insurance career in San Diego with Farmers Insurance in 1988 after graduating from San Diego State University. In 1995 he moved his agency to Oxnard, CA where he has achieved Farmers Insurance Group Topper Club (Top 5%) Life and Commercial Masters, and Elite Commercial Agent. John is a current member of Business Network International, past president of Oxnard Stars Youth Track Club & Ventura County Youth Track Conference, and the current Head Coach for Oxnard High School Track & Field – past head coach for Cross Country at Oxnard High School. John is a USATF level 3 & IAAF 5 coach and competes in the USA Master Track Program for Pacific Coast Training Club, where he is nationally and world ranked in the 100, 200, & 400 meter events. During Track & Cross Country season, John and his wife Suzanne manage Speed Timing.
SUZANNE SPEED – Suzanne began her insurance career in Oxnard with Farmers Insurance in 1984 as a Customer Service Representative. She is a Commercial Accounts Manager and Office Manager for the Dolby, Farrar & Speed Agencies and a Notary Public. Suzanne is a distance coach for Oxnard High School Track & Field team and is a member of Pacific Coast Training Club. She also volunteers with the Oxnard Stars Youth Track Club. She is a Certified Yoga instructor and in her spare time, enjoys travel, reading and spending time with her 3 children & 2 grandchildren.
EVAN SWANGER – Evan joined the Dolby-Speed agencies back in 1997 and is the bilingual Personal Lines Manager which handles over 2000+ personal line accounts. Evan was a member of the Santa Clara High School Saints boys basketball team (1988-1991) which won 2 CIF State Basketball titles (1989-1990) and runner-up in 1991. Evan is currently a member of Business Networking International and a past member of the Channel Coast Officials Association. In his spare time, he enjoys sports, music, yoga and spending time with his wife Brooke.
KATIE DAMAS – Katie joined the agency in 2014 and is the billing specialist. She is currently taking courses at Ventura College in the nursing program. She volunteered with Presbyterian Disaster assistance to rebuild homes that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. She also went with multiple organizations to Tijuana Mexico to build homes for families in need. In her spare time she enjoys riding horses, camping and hiking.
ARI BERMAN – Ari joined the Dolby-Speed agencies back in 2019 and is an commercial agency producer. Ari has been in the insurance industry for 28 years. He started his career as a claims adjuster in 1994 and then decided to get into the sales side of the business in 2004. He was a member of the Calabasas High School boys football and basketball team and wrestled his senior year. Ari Graduated in 1994 from UNLV with a business degree in marketing. In his spare time, he enjoys sports, the beach, and spending time with his wife and 3 kids.
