Barri Hollander

In the past few months, humanity is being challenged in extraordinary ways, beyond what any of us can truly process in the moment. These times require that each of us find new depths of compassion, kindness, and ways to support our families, friends, colleagues, communities, and world. Every random act of kindness counts. I am so proud of the many ways State Farm is stepping up to lead and make meaningful contributions in local communities, including their recent $1M donation to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.

On a more personal level, as driving behaviors evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Farm continues to identify ways to support customers. Based on current trends, State Farm is working to reduce auto premiums in every state. The national average for those reductions will be 11%, saving customers a total of approximately $2.2 billion.

About me: I am a native New Yorker but have proudly called the City of Angels my home since 1996. With my father being from Manhattan, my mother being from Kingstree, South Carolina, my brother living in St. Louis, and my youngest daughter living in Nashville, I have an innate love for the many different parts of the country, their native foods, and their baseball fandom. Before joining State Farm 10 years ago, I spent 25 years working in advertising in New York, San Francisco, and LA on both the creative side as a writer/creative director and account side as an account executive. I am passionate about the arts, (especially the performing arts, whether it’s acting, dance, or music), yoga, travel, learning new things, and spending time with my family. In my spare time, I also enjoy playing guitar and piano as well as writing songs.

I am fortunate to have two State Farm office locations, one in Van Nuys and one in Westlake Village. But the truth is, my team and I serve the entire state of California. In particular, we focus on all things insurance and financial-service related including auto, home, Life, business, worker’s compensation, and EPLI insurance.

I am a State University of New York @ Binghamton graduate, studied acting and voice at New York’s famed HB Studio, and studied copywriting at New York’s School of Visual Arts. I have been married to Rob Hollander since 1986(!) and am the proud mom of two daughters, one who attended USC, "Fight On!," and the other who graduated from the Berklee College of Music.

Specialties: Bank Representative Financial Services, Retirement Planning Products, College Planning.     ~