Meet Our Staff

RYAN BURKE

President
LICENSE # 2D89897

Ryan Burke grew up in the insurance adjusting industry. Helping families and businesses recover from all levels of property damage, in many cases extreme, traumatic experiences, is part of the fabric of what makes him a leader in the field. Ryan learned the intricacies of claims adjusting and management for over a decade under the tutelage of his father and uncle and five years ago opened The Clear Choice Public Adjusters to bring a new level of commitment and compassion to victims needing assistance with the claims process. The philosophy of a “family-first” focus on not being the biggest firm, but the best firm when it comes to personalized customer service and making client satisfaction the number one priority, is the hallmark of the entire staff. What sets Ryan apart from the rest is his hands-on approach and personal involvement in each claim, unwillingly to settle for lower settlements and advocating for the legal rights of the insured. Ryan is a member of CAPIA (California Association of Public Insurance Adjusters) and regularly attends industry lectures and continuing education seminars, guaranteeing The Clear Choice is at the forefront of the industry.

MICHAEL BURKE

VICE PRESIDENT/SENIOR ADJUSTER
LICENSE # 2830221


Michael Burke has over 25 years of public adjusting experience in Southern California. He has been a Senior Adjuster for nearly two decades and has adjusted over 1000 claims in the best interest of his clients. His polite and courteous demeanor anchored by his thoroughness makes him a valuable asset to The Clear Choice. He is a difference maker in every way during the claims settlement process.

ISELA SANDOVAL

PUBLIC ADJUSTER--CLAIMS SPECIALIST
LICENSE # 2C21269

As our "in house" adjuster, Isela has worked directly with the insurance company adjusters in settling and negotiating claims for over 25 years. She has worked on thousands of claims over her tenure and her experience is matched by none. She is a true asset to our firm and is a proud advocate for the clients she works for.

MARIA DE LA CERDA

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

In the unfortunate event you have a fire, Maria is our day to day contact with our clients and insurance related personnel. She has 10 years of administrative experience in claims processing and her soft touch and compassionate nature makes her an integral part of our team. If you need bilingual assistance, Maria speaks fluent Spanish.

Bruno Garcia

License#: 2M10634

Bruno Garcia is the newest member of the family at The Clear Choice. His youthful presence will help lead our growing firm for years to come. With the ability to procure claims with tech-savvy implementation, making it easier for our homeowners and businesses owners to understand the complex nature of claims management, Bruno will help re-define how public adjusters conduct business in this new age, while giving the attention to detail and personalized touch that his the hallmark and philosophy of The Clear Choice. Being bilingual, Bruno is able to assist homeowners in the greater Los Angeles region with his trusting nature and ability to bridge any information divide which is present. If you are the victim of an unfortunate event to your home or business, call our office and ask for Bruno and he would be more than happy to visit and explain why The Clear Choice is the right choice for you.

TIM FENNELL

Tim Fennell brings his valuable skills to The Clear Choice having worked for a national restoration company writing large loss estimates, many times on behalf of the insurance company. He saw firsthand the tactics in how they try to minimize claims and make it more difficult for home and business owners to receive what is rightfully owed to them from their insurance settlement. His knowledge of construction and expertise with the estimate writing software, positions him well to help home and business owners immediately see what obstacles they will face in dealing with their insurance company without professional assistance safeguarding their asset. Tim’s ability to walk a loss after the inciting incident and give accurate estimates on damages and future repairs and restoration make him a valuable commodity. His desire to help families recover from the hardships of a major fire or flood is what drives him and brought him to The Clear Choice family.

Chris Atsu-Swanzy

License number 2L92482

Chris Atsu-Swanzy began his career as a Public Insurance Adjuster after transitioning from the military. He found a career that provided service, attention to detail, and assistance to homeowners in need.
As a licensed public adjuster, he believes in providing excellent customer service. His stance is the customer first and giving them all the information and resources to make the insured whole. He learned from the best in the insurance industry and he has received knowledge to excel in providing negotiations for the best settlements to serve the customers. He brings his experience as a licensed independent adjuster in Texas and years of a Public Insurance Adjuster in New Jersey to give a detailed, thorough, and extensive information to anyone experiencing the claims process.