Meet The VPR Insurance Team
At Vantage Point Risk, we've built our team with individuals who have the highest standards for client communication and servicing. No matter who you interact with at Vantage Point Risk, you'll have the best experience possible.
Get Familiar With The Vantage Point Risk Team
I own Vantage Point Risk and am involved in the business’s day-to-day operations, sales, and service. My diverse career background helps me bring a unique perspective to operating a business and helping customers with risk and insurance. If you want to learn more beyond what I have shared below, shoot me a note. I’d love to get a coffee with you sometime.
There are many things I care deeply about, but first and foremost is my family: my wife Rebecca, my son Cayden, and my two dogs Olive and Niko.
My wife Rebecca is one of the most adventurous people I know, and she has to be to be married to me! I am always amazed at the adventures she is willing to go on, from mountain biking to scuba diving to adventure motorcycling to hunting to traveling. You name it, and she always seems to be up for it. She also does her best to keep me grounded and is my sounding board when life is hectic and messy.
My son Cayden has just reached his teenage years, and wow! He continually amazes me with how he is growing into a young adult. Last year (2023), he started doing organized sports for the first time and fell in love with track & field. Granted, he doesn’t want to run more than 100 meters at a time, but he is pretty good at those 100 meters and qualified for districts in his first season. Since then, he has done ultimate frisbee and basketball, but his focus remains on track. He also still likes hunting, fishing, and camping with Dad, so I feel cool enough for him.
My dogs, Olive, a Wired Haired Pointing Griffon, and Niko, a Pudelpointer, are what our lives revolve around outside of my son’s activities. They are both bird-hunting dogs but also wonderful family dogs. If I am not working, we spend time with our dogs on fun adventures.
I love business and always have; I went to school to be a mechanical engineer and studied business operations. After my career as a mechanical engineer, I spent several years working with companies focused on business operations, helping them refine how they made money in many different aspects of business. I spent about 14 years working in the wood products industry, then another 11 years in the waste and recycling industry. I learned much about business management and operations worldwide during those two periods. It helped me develop a more profound passion for understanding and helping businesses survive and thrive, including mine.
Another passion of mine is community, both personally and professionally. I spent a lot of time building professional relationships that helped me as a business owner and my customers as resources. I am a member of the Springfield and Eugene Chambers and an active member of the Springfield Chamber Membership Experience Committee, where we work with chamber business members to help them get the most out of their membership.
My personal community is a small, close-knit group of friends and family who share similar passions. We all love the outdoors in some way, whether camping, backcountry exploring, fishing, hunting, scuba diving, or traveling.
An Unexpected Personal Achievement
In 2005, I embarked on a remarkable journey, completing a through-hike of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine over six months. This adventure challenged me physically and taught me the importance of resilience and perseverance—qualities that I bring into my professional life.
Valuable Life Lesson
A vital life lesson that has profoundly shaped my perspective is the recognition that tomorrow is not guaranteed. Embracing the present moment is crucial, as it’s our only sure opportunity. This philosophy motivates me to live fully each day and bring my best self to every interaction, personally and professionally.
Daily Inspiration and Work Ethic
What drives me daily is the potential to make a substantial impact through our insurance services. Many individuals lack an understanding of managing their insurance effectively and must secure the most favorable terms and necessary coverage. By educating and guiding our clients through the complexities of insurance, I aim to empower them to achieve top-tier market positions. This commitment to client empowerment through knowledge and strategy inspires me to excel daily.
Achievements and Client Growth at Vantage Point Risk
I am eager to elevate Vantage Point Risk by driving growth and enhancing our service offerings. With extensive experience in strategizing risk management, navigating claims, and educating clients on controlling their total cost of risk, my hands-on approach fosters a true partnership beyond mere transactions. Utilizing our cutting-edge technology, I am dedicated to streamlining our clients’ insurance strategies and equipping them with risk management tools essential for their organizational growth. A good agent is pivotal, and I am committed to demonstrating the unmatched value we bring to our clients.
With over two decades of experience in the mortgage industry, Summer Freeman brings unparalleled expertise and dedication to her role at Vantage Point Risk. As a former mortgage loan officer, Summer deeply understands the home financing process and the unique needs of clients and professionals in the real estate industry. Her extensive background allows her to offer invaluable support to mortgage professionals and realtors, ensuring their clients receive the best possible insurance solutions.
Summer’s journey with Vantage Point Risk began with her instrumental role in developing and building our customer service department. As the Customer Service and Operations Manager, she implemented processes and systems that greatly enhanced our service delivery and client satisfaction. Her commitment to excellence and ability to create efficient, client-focused solutions have been pivotal to our success.
Summer’s transition to her current role fosters strategic partnerships within our niche markets. She works closely with mortgage professionals and realtors, leveraging her vast experience to help them serve their clients better. Her passion for the real estate industry drives her to provide tailored insurance solutions that meet the specific needs of this dynamic field.
Outside of her professional life, Summer is an active member of the Eugene community. She participates in several organizations, including the Jr. League of Eugene, the Eugene Realtors, and the Eugene Young Professionals Network. Her volunteer work, particularly in helping homeless youth and combating child trafficking, highlights her commitment to making a positive impact.
In her personal time, Summer enjoys golfing, running, and spending quality moments with her grandkids. Her love for the outdoors and family life enriches her professional approach, making her a compassionate and relatable advisor.
At Vantage Point Risk, Summer Freeman supports mortgage professionals and realtors with exceptional insurance solutions. Her extensive industry experience and her passion for helping others make her an invaluable partner in the real estate industry. Connect with Summer today to explore how she can assist you and your clients achieve their insurance goals.
Your Partner in Real Estate Insurance Solutions
Hugo Canizales
California Branch Owner
Hugo Canizales, Agency Partner, California Branch Owner Bilingual: English and Spanish
Hugo Canizales has been in the insurance industry since 2013. Over the past twelve-plus years he has built deep expertise across personal and commercial lines, working with individuals, families, small businesses, and mortgage professionals across the greater Los Angeles area.
Hugo founded CoverGuard Insurance Agency in Whittier as an independent brokerage focused on making insurance straightforward and genuinely useful for each client. When CoverGuard became the California branch of Vantage Point Risk, that mission did not change — it just got bigger. More carriers, more resources, and a team behind him.
What sets Hugo apart is the combination of insurance experience and a serious technical background. Rather than relying on off-the-shelf tools, he builds custom technology solutions that make the process faster and cleaner for clients — better quotes, clearer communication, fewer headaches. He takes particular pride in working with mortgage professionals and loan officers who operate on tight timelines and need coverage handled right the first time.
Hugo is rooted in Whittier and the wider LA community. He and his wife, who works in education, are raising a 10-year-old daughter and a 6-month-old son. Outside the office you will find him outdoors with his family or planning the next travel adventure. That same energy for new experiences and genuine connection is what he brings to every client relationship.
Sabina Sexton
P&C and L&H
Sabina Sexton is a Licensed Insurance Producer for Property and Casualty and Life and Health insurance, with a focus on personal lines, small commercial, Medicare, and life insurance.
Sabina was born in California and spent 23 years living on Oahu, Hawaii before she and her husband made the move to Eugene, Oregon in 2014. She brings 37 years of experience in business and customer service to every client interaction.
Her approach is straightforward. Give clients honest information, real options, and make sure they feel good about the decisions they make. Those values came from her father and they have guided how she has worked her entire career.
When she is not working, Sabina is most likely being a Nana to her grandchildren, cooking for anyone who will sit down, RV-ing and traveling with her husband and their two dogs, hiking, sitting by a campfire, or getting into a good book.
Juan Hernandez
Juan Hernandez, Customer Support Representative Bilingual: English and Spanish
Juan Hernandez keeps things moving behind the scenes at Vantage Point Risk. His focus is making sure clients get what they need quickly and accurately, whether that is a certificate of insurance, a policy update, a billing question, or anything else that comes up after the sale.
Juan brings a strong background in customer service, administrative support, and process management. He is the kind of person who figures out how things work and then makes them work better. High-volume, detail-heavy, time-sensitive work is where he thrives.
He is fluent in English and Spanish and serves clients comfortably in both languages. If something needs to get done, Juan gets it done.
Mariana Cortina
Mariana Cortina is our Customer Support Representative and Digital Marketing Coordinator. She is a bilingual Spanish and English speaker currently completing her degree in International Business at University.
Mariana brings a background in international logistics, customer service, and administrative management. She has worked with U.S.-based logistics companies tracking international shipments, resolving client issues, and managing documentation and billing. She is recognized for getting things done efficiently and for thriving in environments where clear communication across cultures matters.
Her logistics background is a natural fit for the trucking side of our business, and her bilingual skills make her a valuable resource for our Spanish-speaking clients across the western United States and California.