It is OUR TEAM that makes all the difference.
We believe the primary purpose of insurance is to provide protection and peace of mind for yourself, your family members and your employees. With over 30 years of experience, we have seen the market fluctuate and change and we continue to educate ourselves and update our systems to best support our clients. Many insurance brokers do not keep current on health insurance legislation for small employers and individuals because it is not a focus of their firms, at State Street Insurance, we are a local firm specifically expert at the ever changing world of benefits. We don’t try to add in cars, homes and property insurance instead we focus on the very complicated parts of the health insurance and life insurance world. We also do this from a local office that focuses on our community.
We enjoy working with employers and also their employees directly to take the mystery out of their benefits and solve problems as they arise. Please let us know how we can help you in any way with Company Benefits, Medicare, Individual Health Insurance, Dental and Vision plans. We approach insurance as a team and all are licensed and able to assist in varios departments with a specialist in each division.
Our Staff
Diana Lewallen Ord
Founder/Broker
Lic#0B08536
My industry found me as a UCSB student casting about for a future in psychology and research. In 1988, I began working for a large local agency while completing my degree and discovered that working with clients to demystify and assist with insurance was the “helping” career I was after. My happiest day is when a client comes in confused and leaves with a new understanding and confidence about their insurance, and often even a smile.
After 10 years, I took the grand leap and began my own firm. I am sincerely grateful for those first group and individual clients, most of whom are still with us today.
I love our town, watching my boys turn to men, my bubbly buddies and eccentric family, each and every dog, the Channel Islands, independent movies, jazz, Ancient History, and exploring new places. I’m trying to love low salt food and exercise, wish me luck!
Stephanie Ruby Reussner
Lead Benefits Agent
Lic#0G64473
After growing up in the rural pacific northwest, I moved to Santa Barbara post college, chasing love and new adventures. I joined Diana Lewallen Ord at State Street Insurance in 2009 and we became quick friends and a dynamic insurance team. Our philosophy of focusing on service and taking care of our clients like family aligned magically. This allowed our business to grow and the addition of three other fabulous agents, Leanna Thompson, Mary Brown and Kellie Stoelting.
My fast-paced work life mirrors my home life with my husband Chris who’s a math teacher at Santa Barbara High School, and two sons: Ryder and Nico. I also have a furry son named Bowie who is a rescue Siberian Husky. I am a proud member of the La Boheme Professional Dance Group in Santa Barbara which means I’m dancing and parading at most community events. This Taekwondo black belt also enjoys workout cults, yoga, hiking, vinyl records, stinky cheese, and traveling to seeing this beautiful world we live in.
Favorite Quote: “You are the sky-Everything else is just the weather.” – Pema Chodron
Mary Brown
Lead Individual Agent
Lic#4027300
Raised in the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley, I relocated to San Diego for urban opportunities and spent six years working in a veterinary hospital, where I developed a deep passion for animal care. Upon returning to Santa Barbara, I began my career as an insurance agent with State Street Insurance. I specialize in assisting individuals and families with their enrollment in Covered California and other private insurance plans. I am also deeply committed to supporting and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring that every client feels respected and valued. Additionally, I serve as our resident millennial tech wizard here at the office.
Outside of work, I am actively involved in my children’s activities, including dance and soccer. In my leisure time, I enjoy hiking, audiobooks and socializing with friends at local coffee shops.
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do so in a way that will lead others to join you” -Ruth Bader Ginsbrug
Kellie Stoelting
Lead Customer Support
Lic# 4303469
I never considered working in the insurance industry. Too dry. Too boring. However, what I have come to understand through from my previous work experience in video production, music, yoga, healthcare and motherhood is that the common denominator is helping others. And that is what I do now. I get to do it for the best group of women I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. There’s nothing dry or boring about that.
My sons have their own children now. That makes me a grandma and I came across this saying which rings true to me, “My hands have held many things, but nothing quite as sweet as the hand of my grandchild.”
If you’re old enough, do you remember those crazy Irish Setters of the ‘70’s? Well, my partner and I’ve got one, albeit the 2019 edition, named Fergus and he’s a gorgeous nutter.
I’ve been studying painting for several years and show my art around town in galleries. You can find my work on Instagram at @kelstoart. I’d love to meet you there!
Leanna Thompson
Support Benefits Agent
Lic# 4525460
I made the transition from the nonprofit world into insurance, but one thing has always stayed the same, I’ve always been drawn to helping others. With a background that includes everything from volunteering to creative pursuits like photography, I like to think of myself as a bit of a “jack of all trades,” but helping people has always been the constant.
I truly value building one-on-one relationships with clients and being part of a strong local community, it’s one of the most rewarding aspects of what I do. Working alongside a close-knit team that shares those same values makes it even more meaningful.
I’m a Santa Ynez Valley local and still discovering new corners of Santa Barbara (often thanks to great restaurant tips from coworkers). At home, my two cats, Zoey and Milo, keep me busy and entertained.
“Go to it laughing.” — Herman Melville
“I can’t say enough about the customer service at State Street Insurance! Overtime I call, I get my questions answered right away. I feel like they have my back, and that I am getting the best service. Thank you, State Street!”
- Bonnie Hope