Who we are

Meet the Robert Harris Team

Steve Harris

Steve Harris is a career insurance professional that is dedicated to delivering the highest expertise in risk management. He has served as President of the Robert E. Harris Insurance Agency since 1998. The Harris Agency is a full service commercial and personal lines insurance agency/brokerage in Costa Mesa. Since joining the agency in 1991 he has successfully grown the agency 10-fold. Prior to that, he handled one of the largest audit territories in the U.S. for CIGNA Property and Casualty Insurance Company.

Mr. Harris earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1988 and his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation in 2006.

Alaina Shortes-Bosold

Alaina has over 20 years’ experience specializing in Commercial Insurance. She has developed Insurance Solutions for Contractors (small and large), Retail, Non-Profit, Wineries, Farm packages, Manufacturers, Entertainment, including workers compensation and PEO programs. She earns the trust of her clients and takes the time to listen to her clients. She ensures that her clients are heard, understood, and handles all service-related issues in a timely manner.

Billie Selvidge

Billie Selvidge is a Commercial insurance professional with over 35 years’ experience in Commercial insurance; specializing in manufacturing and construction. She is dedicated to delivering the highest expertise in Risk Management and is a designated Associate in Risk Management and Construction Risk Specialist.

Christian Muller

Christian Muller, a producer at Robert E Harris Insurance Agency, has an impressive track record of achievement. He has devoted three decades of his commercial insurance career advising and helping clients protect their business assets. Christian’s expertise focuses on (3) industries: Contractors, Healthcare, and the Tech-Industry. In his career, Christian has helped dozens of general and subcontractors assess risk and implement risk management programs that protect a firms’ balance sheet. Christian possesses expertise in the healthcare industry. He developed insurance solutions for Assisted Living Facilities and Home Health Agencies. In 2018 Christian ventured into the Tech industry and had an opportunity to insure the largest cryptocurrency node in operation at that time in the Northern Hemisphere. Christian is serious about his professional development and continued education. As a Certified Insurance Consular (CIC) and a Certified Risk Manager (CRM), he holds two of the most prestigious and rigorous certifications in the insurance industry. Christian is passionate about helping clients managing risk, by finding tailored solutions that help prevent or mitigate potential claims.

Jonathan Walther

Jonathan Walther has been providing detailed insurance programs for individuals and organizations alike for over a decade and in that time has gained extensive knowledge of both personal line & commercial line carriers. He has been a licensed property & casualty agent since 2011 and has taken on the challenges of complex personal and commercial accounts by connecting and developing relationships with clients and carriers. Jonathan understands that each client has a unique set of risks and exposures – from first and second homes held in a trust, to collector cars and fine arts. Jonathan’s goal is to create an insurance program that fits your needs with carriers who have a history of protecting and assisting clients when the time comes. Insurance should be trusted, and Jonathan works to reflect that not only in his day-to-day operations, but in his carrier relationships as well. Jonathan’s responsibilities do not end at bringing a client on board as he and his team work to service and support each insured throughout the policy term and any life changes. Jonathan is a graduate from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minor in Political Science.

Maryellen Musgrave

I am proud to say that I have been able to enjoy long term relationships with many of my colleagues and clients for over 25 years. I developed specialty skills in Workers Compensation and Commercial Casualty for accounts ranging from Main Street businesses to complex Multi State endeavors. I focus on Commercial Lines of Insurance. I work with contractors, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, & property owners. I focus on building strong relationships and trust with our clients and partners. This provides me with immense job and personal satisfaction. Licensed as an Agent Broker since 1978. College – Western College, Oxford Ohio

Michael Issacs

Mr. Isaacs has specialized in Commercial Real Estate for over 20 years. Mr. Isaacs is nationally recognized for his expertise having served on the advisory boards of Liberty Mutual, Zurich Insurance Group & FM Global Insurance. In 2009 Mr. Isaacs was awarded “Power Broker of the Year” by Risk Management & Insurance. Mr. Isaacs has an MBA from the University of Redlands and a Bachelor of Arts from UC Irvine.

Nate Harris

Nate Harris is part of the Real Estate practice at REHIA. He is responsible for facilitating new business opportunities, serve existing clients and problem solve. As a member of the Real Estate practice, Nate focuses on insuring property owners and developers in both the commercial and residential spaces. Prior to REHIA, Nate graduated as an accounting major from Menlo College and played professional baseball in Australia. Nate is currently working towards earning his designation as a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).

Robert Ardito

Robert has over 25 years in the Logistics Insurance Business. He is active with the International Warehouse Logistics Association. He is a Specialist that understands all aspects of Warehouse and Trucking coverage. In addition, he thoroughly understands Captive Insurance. Mr Ardito earned his BSBA (Finance) from the University of Denver.

Steve DeRaddo, CIRMS

Steve DeRaddo is an insurance veteran spanning 34 years. His area of expertise is Condominiums, Homeowner Associations and Community Management Companies. He has been an active member of CAI for 28 years, served as President of both the Rocky Mountain and Los Angeles Chapters of CAI, and a frequent speaker at Chapter and National Conferences & Trade Shows. He is endorsed by some of the leading attorney firms in the industry. He attained his CIRMS degree through CAI in 2005. Throughout the years, Steve has remained engaged with his customers and intently focused on their needs.

Terry Schoubye

Terry Schoubye has been helping clients at the Robert E. Harris Insurance Agency for over (10) years. Her dedication to the providing her clients exceptional service and innovative insurance solutions is un-matched. She prides herself and listening to her clients, evaluating their risk exposures and designing an insurance solution that protects their assets. She has furthered her insurance education by obtaining a certified insurance service representative (CISR) designation in June of 2017. A native of southern California, she lives with her husband and three children.