Jeff Okrepkie, CLCS, CRIS

A native of Santa Rosa, Jeff Okrepkie combines deep community roots with in-depth insurance knowledge. He earned his Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designation in 2008 and, in 2016, a Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) certification. Credentials that enhance his ability to serve a diverse clientele spanning construction, nonprofits, legal firms, and alcohol producers. Since joining George Petersen Insurance Agency in 2011, Jeff has also played a key role in establishing the agency’s Bond Department including designing its infrastructure, workflows, markets, and tools.

In addition to his technical insurance knowledge, Jeff is a highly engaged community leader. He served on the boards of the Northern California Engineering Contractors Association (NCECA), the Children’s Village and currently, the Santa Rosa Fire Foundation, leveraging his experience to support infrastructure development and first responder resiliency. Jeff also founded Coffey Strong, a grassroots organization that supported over 1,300 homeowners in the aftermath of the 2017 Tubbs Fire, a contribution that earned him many local, statewide and national accolades. In 2022, Jeff was elected to the Santa Rosa City Council.

Outside of work, Jeff enjoys time with his family, local sports, and traveling, particularly his annual pilgrimages to Arizona State football games. With a rare combination of professional acumen, firsthand disaster recovery experience, and deep civic involvement, Jeff brings both insight and empathy to his client relationships.