Jinisha Patel

My name is Charyl Bandiera and I am the office manager for Patel Agency in Lyndhurst. After working for State Farm and the same agent for 25 years, I now work with Jinisha. The transition has been an amazing experience. I have been able to maintain my close contact with old customers as well as build new relationships.

I have lived in Lyndhurst for over 40 yrs and raised 2 sons… and now enjoying 3 grandsons… I look forward to helping maintain excellent customer service and keep the office running smoothly.

My name is Brenda’lese Nieves-Corchado. I was born and raised in NEO. I come from a very large and very close family. I’ve been with State Farm for 5 years. My position at the Patel Agency as a Life Insurance Team Member, I have been able to do what I am passionate about which is taking care of all our customers and their families as if they were my own. I am highly motivated to help the community and learn to grow within this business. I am part of agent aspirant program and hope to my own agency one day.
I am a busy working mom and take pride in setting an example for my daughter and ultimately the community.

My name is Amanda Hatmaker and I am the Office Manager at the Patel Agency. I have worked in insurance for 5 years and love every aspect. Throughout that time I have worn many hats and enjoyed meeting and helping customers from every walk of life. I have a passion for helping people and contributing to the community.
Aside from my work at the Patel Agency, my husband and I spent keeping up with the social lives of my 8 and 7 year old! I am a busy working mom, but that is just how I like it.
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Hi, My name is Eli! I started working for Jinisha in 2015 and with time have grown into my role as an account associate. I love training my team about the new technology and also helping our customers with the billing challenges. I love videogames and collecting figures. I am an active parent to a my daughter and love watching her play football, baseball and other sports.

My name is Idmary Santana. This is my first year with the Patel Agency in Brooklyn. My role at the office started off as a Telemarketer, after just a few days in this role I realized I wanted more. My main focus is new business and am able to help you with all your Property and Casualty insurance questions. Getting to know customers and making sure we meet their insurance needs is what I enjoy doing. The value of life insurance and the impact it makes to families and community drive me everyday. I look forward to growing in this industry and providing the products and services to all of our community.
At the end of the day what I most enjoy is coming home to my two baby boys and my wonderful supporting Fiancé.