EDITORIAL STANDARDS

Xuyun Zeng is a writer and editor with a wide-ranging content background including tech, journalism, cars and health care. After graduating with highest honors in journalism, Xuyun led a newspaper to win eight awards, helped start an award-winning film industry podcast and has written over a hundred articles about cars repair, state laws and insurance. Prior to joining Jerry, Xuyun worked as a freelance SEO consultant with a mission to create the best content that will help readers and grow organic traffic.

Ben Moore is a writer and editor at Jerry and an auto insurance expert. He previously worked as a writer, editor and content strategist on NerdWallet’s auto insurance team for five years. His work has been published in The Associated Press, Washington Post, Chicago Sun-Times, MarketWatch, Nasdaq and Yahoo News. He also served as a NerdWallet spokesperson, with appearances on local broadcast television and quotes in Martha Stewart and Real Simple magazine.

Ben has an extensive background in digital marketing, working on affiliate and programmatic advertising campaigns for brands like Cabela’s, H&R Block and Sears. He holds a bachelors degree in marketing from Olivet Nazarene University.

Stephanie Colestock is a professional writer, CFEI®, and licensed insurance agent specializing in personal finance. With over 14 years of experience, she crafts insightful and accessible content on a wide range of financial topics, including insurance, loans, credit/debt, investing, retirement planning, and banking.

Her bylines appear in top-tier publications such as TIME, Fortune, MSN, Business Insider, USA Today, Money, Fox Business, and CBS. Stephanie’s deep understanding of complex financial concepts and her ability to communicate them clearly have made her a trusted voice in the industry.

When she’s not writing, Stephanie enjoys SCUBA diving, reading a good book, and traveling the world with her family.

Steve Kaleff began working on cars at the very young age of nine years old, when his dad actually let him make fixes on the family car. Fast forward to the beginning of a professional career working at independent repair shops and then transitioning to new car dealerships. His experience was with Mercedes-Benz, where Steve was a technician for ten years, four of those years solving problems that no one could or wanted to fix. He moved up to shop foreman and then service manager for 15 years. There have been tremendous changes in automotive technology since Steve started his professional career, so here’s looking forward to an electric future!

Jerel Lawrence is an experienced and certified automotive technician with a strong foundation in diagnostics, repair and technical mentorship. A graduate of NASCAR Technical Institute in 2010, Jerel began his career at national automotive repair chain locations, where he earned eight certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). 

From 2017 to 2022, he worked as a General Motors-certified technician at a Cadillac dealership, refining his skills in manufacturer-specific diagnostics and service procedures. Today, Jerel leads as the senior technician and mentor at a family-owned repair facility, where he helps guide the next generation of technicians while ensuring top-quality service.

In addition to hands-on work, Jerel contributes to the automotive community through writing detailed articles and answering technical questions to help vehicle owners better understand and care for their cars.

Rebekah is a licensed insurance agent at Jerry with a strong background in sales and customer service. She’s been helping customers find the best coverage for their needs since 2021.

With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Rebekah combines her love of connecting with people and her deep knowledge of the insurance industry to make insurance simpler and more approachable for every customer.

When she’s not working, Rebekah enjoys traveling (especially cruising), exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends.

Mitchell is a licensed insurance agent at Jerry who turns confusing coverage into clear choices. Since 2022, he’s helped customers find policies that fit their lives, drawing on his strong background in sales and customer service.

With an associate’s degree in computer science, Mitchell blends tech savvy with genuine empathy to modernize the insurance buying experience and make it feel more human.

When he’s not working, Mitchell loves traveling, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family.

Gordon is a licensed insurance agent at Jerry with a strong background in sales and account management. Since starting his insurance career with GEICO in 2016, he’s been dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring every customer receives a tailored experience that meets their unique needs.

A graduate of San Diego State University, Gordon thrives in environments where his expertise can help build lasting relationships and create lifelong Jerry customers.

Outside of work, Gordon enjoys playing and producing music and developing independent video games.