Julie Brown is the President of SDI Staffing.  She started SDIS in 1995 and specializes in placing temporary and direct-hire employees throughout Southern California for the insurance and financial services industries. Julie is a California Licensed Fire/Casualty Agent and a Certified Staffing Professional.  She is a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA) and California Staffing Professionals.  She is the past president and current treasurer of the San Diego Chapter of California Staffing Professionals and is the director for the San Diego Chapter on the state board.  She is active in San Diego Insurance Women and PWI, where she has served numerous roles including president.  She actively participates as a member of the Independent Brokers and Agents of San Diego, and the Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS) San Diego Chapter.  In 2008, Julie was asked to join the steering committee of the San Diego Chapter of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF).  She also teaches insurance and personal development classes to clients and industry organizations.She has been recognized with numerous awards, including SBA’s “Women Owned Business of the Year for San Diego and Imperial Counties,” “Employer of the Year” by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, “Women Who Mean Business” Award from the San Diego Business Journal, “Insurance Woman of the Year” from PWI, “Associate Member of the Year” by the Independent Brokers & Agents of San Diego, and the Career Sponsorship Award by the OPT Program at Grossmont College for her dedication to educate young people about the insurance industry.

Prior to founding SDI Staffing, Julie spent more than 12 years in insurance both at carrier and agency level in Southern California and North Carolina.  From sales and customer service in both personal and commercial lines, to operations manager, Julie learned the insurance industry.

She is a native of San Diego, married with two children, a daughter and a son, and enjoys camping, reading, and attending her kid’s athletic events.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a minor in Economics from the University of California at San Diego.  During race season she can be found every other weekend at Barona Speedway watching her son and husband racing dwarf cars.

Michelle has been with SDI Staffing since 1997 and has an in depth knowledge of CA Employment Laws.  As Vice President of Staffing Operations, she is responsible for the profitability of division operations. She ensures organizational effectiveness, identifies and implements best practices, and establishes accounting policies, practices, and procedures. She maintains the payroll & billing processes, manages Human Resources, administers employee benefits and workers compensation claims, and works as the primary network administrator troubleshooting computer and server issues.  She also maintains the company’s databases, installs software, and updates the company website and marketing materials.

• Certified Staffing Professional (CSP)
• Member of the American Staffing Association (ASA)
• Current Board Member of CSP San Diego Chapter (Secretary) 2020-Present
• Former Board Member of AFWA San Diego (Social Media Director) 2019-2020
• Former Board Member of HTHMA Parent Association (Webmaster) 2015-2018

Although Michelle has traveled quite a bit being a military dependent, she has always been rooted to San Diego. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and fishing whenever she gets the chance, but mostly spending quality time with family and friends.

Sharlene has been with SDI Staffing since 1998. She is most passionate about recruiting, helping candidates find a successful career in insurance, and assisting clients with finding the top talent they are seeking. Currently, Sharlene works as the Lead Account Manager. She evaluates applicants on their skills, education, work history, personality and salary requirements. She also works with clients to assist them in their search for applicants that have the experience and skills they are seeking for their office. Sharlene is an active member of Professional Women in Insurance, California Staffing Professionals and the American Staffing Association. She is trained in CA Employment and Sexual Harassment Law (FMLA, Meal & Rest Periods, Exempt & Non-Exempt Employees, etc.).

Sharlene was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She enjoys traveling as well as spending time with her husband, their two Labs, family and friends.

Dallas joined SDI Staffing in 2021. With nearly a decade of experience working in Commercial Insurance, she now helps people find jobs they love in the same industry.

Born and raised in California, she loves traveling, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her dog, Murphie.

Rosa originally joined SDI Staffing in 2007 as a Staffing Assistant and has returned to our team in 2022 as a Recruiter. She brings with her a wealth of administrative skills from a variety of industries to include Workers’ Compensation Law, Insurance, and Family Law. Her legal experience was obtained through working for Workers’ Compensation Attorneys and her insurance experience was acquired while working in the Underwriting Department of a well-recognized Insurance Carrier. Rosa has also taken a number of Organization and Human Resource workshops that give her key skills in managing her current position. 

Rosa enjoys living in beautiful La Mesa, CA. In her spare time, she loves to read and bake.

Barbara joined SDI Staffing in 2022. She comes to us with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry which includes premium finance, commercial and personal lines account management and carrier underwriting. She is very excited to use her expertise to help individuals find a job that is the perfect fit for both the candidate and the employer. 

Although born and raised in New Jersey and Florida, she has called San Diego home for 15 years. When not at work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and dogs.