Leadership

“There is no more noble occupation in the world today than to assist another human being to become what they can be.”

The Spark Amber Management Team has more than 50 years of experience combined in the life insurance business. Coming from diverse backgrounds — IT, consumer goods, medical, property, architecture, banking and BPO — SALIA’s agency leaders have built a wealth of professional successes that they have brought into Spark Amber to produce one of the most dynamic and dominant branches in Pru Life UK. It is the belief of the management team that our job is to build trusted advocates in the organization and this, in turn, will allow us to achieve our vision of securing 1 Million Filipino families. 

To date, we have grown from 25 trusted advocates to now more than 300. We are looking for more business partners and business leaders to help us in this vision and mission of ours.  

Executive Committee

Management Team

Jo-An Darlene Chua-Yu

"My WHYs for joining Pru are to have CONTROL of my time, get highly COMPENSATED, and CONTRIBUTE to society," said Jo-An. Twenty years later with every imaginable milestone tucked under her belt, Jo-An says, "I look forward to provide a financial CHOICE and PURPOSE to clients for the next four decades."

President and Founder of Spark Amber Life Insurance Agency
Branch Manager, Spark Amber Branch
Million Dollar Round Table: 8 times
Court of the Table: 5 times
Top of the Table: 1 time

Mark Anthony Santos

"Joining Pru is life-changing," Mark Anthony said. "In less than five years, I was able to achieve a lot of things, specially professional and personal growth. I am now providing a good life for my wife and kids through financial support and work-life integration."

Sr. Executive Unit Manager, Spark Amber Branch
Board of Trustees, Spark Amber Life Insurance Agency
Million Dollar Round Table qualifier: 4 times
CEO Circle: 2019
Senior Achiever: 2017, 2018

Victor Dominic Mendoza

As an author and host, Dominic's transition from IT into financial services was easy. "I use stories to educate Filipinos about life insurance," he said. "Stories effectively communicate the importance of life insurance and its tremendous positive impact to clients and their families."

Unit Manager, Spark Amber Branch
Board of Trustees, Spark Amber Life Insurance Agency
National Achievers Club: 2017
Pru CORE Agent: 2017
Life Club Pro: 1 star
Certified Basic Training Course Trainor
Certified Investments Advisor

Joanna Napoles

Juan Vincenzzo Tan Mazo

An architect by profession, JV used to design homes for his clients. Nowadays, he is busy designing life plans for them. This basketball, music and food lover finds fulfillment and financial rewards at Pru, despite coming from an entirely different discipline. “It is challenging yet rewarding,” he added.

Unit Manager, Spark Amber Branch
National Achievers Club: 2018
Branch Tob Business Builder: 2018
Life Club Pro Qualifier
Certified Basic Training Course Trainor

Anna Kriselda Parilla, RN

Kris used to be a nurse, so she knows how it is to take care of other people. "My Pru experience is really challenging yet rewarding," Kris said. "It makes you get up every morning and want to do more, achieve more and be a better influencer and leader."

Unit Manager, Spark Amber Branch
Million Dollar Round Table qualifier: 1 time
Senior Achiever: 2017
Star Club qualifier: 2018
Protection Drive qualifier: 2017, 2018

Irish Velasco

For dog mom, fashion stylist and property consultant Irish, her Pru journey can be characterized as "exciting, challenging and financially rewarding." She credits her team, her clients and her family for her success. "They always push me to be at my best!"

Unit Manager, Spark Amber Branch
Million Dollar Round Table: 2 times
Senior Achiever: 2017, 2019
Rookie High Flyer’s Club: 2017
Life Club qualifier: 2017

Willison Yu

"I wanted to be in a career that is not only financially rewarding but also has a purpose and changes lives for the better," said Willison, a former senior supervisor in a major food manufacturing firm. "Being with Pru lets me make a difference in the lives of my clients."

Unit Manager Associate, Spark Amber Branch
Board of Trustees, Spark Amber Life Insurance Agency
Million Dollar Round Table: 6 times
Court of the Table: 2 times
President's Club: 2013

Louis Literal, RN

“Stick to and focus on your plan. Execute it consistently. Participate in all trainings and meetings. 100% Pru mindset. Self-study, research and ask questions.” This is Louis’ recipe for success. This former nurse and BPO employee says consistency is key. “Have a strategic plan and be consistent,” he said.

Unit Manager Associate, Spark Amber Branch
Million Dollar Round Table: 1 time
Certified Investments Advisor
Protection Drive: 2018, 2019
Senior Achiever: 2018

GAMA International is the only association dedicated to promoting the professional development needs and leadership skills of first-line and front-line leaders in the insurance, investment, and financial services industry. Spark Amber is one in this vision of GAMA in securing the financial futures of our trusted advocates through excellence in leadership. 

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