For more than 50 years, we have proudly served a diverse community of workers and their families.
Ag Health Benefits Alliance exists to support the people who sustain our agricultural communities — with accessible, trusted health benefits and resources.
About Us
AHBA is a non-profit membership organization serving agricultural employers in Napa, Sonoma and surrounding counties.
Ag Health Benefits Alliance (AHBA) has been providing affordable health insurance and other benefits to agricultural employees in Northern California since its founding as the California Winegrower Foundation in 1972. Started by a group of forward-thinking winegrape growers who shared a common goal of improving working conditions, AHBA is a non-profit member organization that supports both employers and employees. It relieves employers of burdensome compliance and administration chores and empowers them to attract and retain a healthy, productive workforce.
For employees, having health insurance fosters well-being and financial peace of mind, while a friendly and accessible bilingual staff helps them understand and fully utilize their benefits. AHBA’s members were dedicated to providing health benefits for employees, including seasonal workers, long before it was required by law.
For more than 50 years, we have proudly served a diverse community of workers and their families.
Board Of Directors
Chris Cordano, Chairman
BECKSTOFFER VINEYARDS
P.O. Box 405, Rutherford
Mike Wolf, Vice Chairman
4084 Silverado Trail, Napa
Hank Wetzel, Treasurer
HOOT OWL VINEYARDS
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
8644 Highway 128, Healdsburg
Susan Krausz, Director
ARKENSTONE VINEYARDS LLC
335 West Lane, Angwin
Michelle Duckhorn, Director
WIGHT VINEYARD MANAGEMENT
P.O. Box 154, Oakville
Leo Ainsworth, Secretary
FINKELSTEIN VINEYARDS dba JUDD’S HILL
2332 Silverado Trail, Napa
Sirilo Cornejo, Director
CLENDENEN VINEYARD MANAGEMENT LLC
14256 Bacchus Landing Way, Healdsburg
Stefanee Bartolotta, Director
GALLO
600 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
Rafael Ojeda-Yepez, Director
SILVERADO FARMING COMPANY, INC
390 Taylor Street, Napa
Our Team
From top to bottom, left to right: Delmi Rivera, Megan Schweiger, Julie Cazet, Becky Barlow, Gisella Carapia, Audrey Santos (Not shown: Jose Lezama)
Becky Barlow
Chief Executive Officer
California insurance agent license #OA80594 (Accident and Health, Fire and Casualty, Life) Email Becky
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Becky oversees all aspects of member services and benefits administration for the organization. She reports directly to the Board of Directors and works closely with employers to help design their employee benefit programs.
Becky holds several employee benefits accreditations and is appointed to represent insurance carriers throughout California. Becky is President of AHBA’s Educational Foundation and is on the board of Connolly Ranch Educational Center, and Providence Community Healthcare Foundation of Napa Valley.
Gisella Carapia
Eligibility and Benefits Specialist
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As a Benefits Specialist, Gisella utilizes her bilingual skills to assist members by providing benefit and coverage information, researching claim inquiries, generating provider network listings, and offering guidance on cost-saving health plan features. During open enrollment, she actively participates in presentations, delivering detailed and informative benefits information to all participants. Gisella also assists the Eligibility Team
Gisella earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health from St. Mary’s College.
Jose Lezama
Benefits Representative
California insurance agent license #4201791 Email Jose
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As a bilingual Benefits Representative, Jose assists members with benefit and coverage questions, claims inquiries, and provider network information. He works closely with the Customer Service and Eligibility team to ensure member inquiries are handled promptly and accurately, providing the highest level of service and support.
During the Open Enrollment period, you may have the opportunity to meet Jose as he joins our team to deliver educational presentations and assist individuals with their health insurance questions.
In addition to being licensed life and health insurance agent, Jose is also certified America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) to assist with Medicare.
Julie Cazet
Executive/Accounting Assistant
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Julie supports the Controller by handling a wide range of the organization’s accounting transactions. She works closely with the eligibility team and serves as the primary point of contact for all questions related to group health plan invoices. In addition, Julie assists the CEO with member communications and marketing initiatives.
Delmi Rivera
Account Manager
California insurance agent license #4401651 (Accident & Health or Sickness, Life)
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Now serving as an Account Manager, Delmi leverages her HR expertise to lead our customer service team and elevate the client experience. She oversees team interactions with members, participants, and providers, ensuring responsive and high-quality service. Delmi also coordinates open enrollment meetings and delivers bilingual benefits education, helping organizations effectively communicate and implement their benefits programs.
Audrey Santos
Controller
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Audrey oversees the organization’s financial management, including accounting, reporting and internal controls. She also leads the eligibility department, ensuring accurate administration of member enrollment and related processes.
Audrey partners closely with leadership to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
Megan Schweiger
Administrative Assistant
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Megan helps keep the office running smoothly and is usually the first person you will meet when visiting our office or calling our main line. They help keep the office running smoothly. Megan also coordinates our scholarship program communications with applicants, the Selection Committee, and schools.
Megan graduated from Hanover College of Indiana in 2025, majoring in Art+Design and Spanish.