1994
Lifelong Mexico traveler/surfer John "Doc" Morton opens the first Baja Bound Insurance office drive-through location near the San Diego border.
Our mission is to make buying Mexican insurance easy and fun so
you can experience Mexico the way we have since we were kids. Here's
a little timeline of how we started and highlights we've had along the way!
Founder & President
Licensed Property and Casualty Broker-Agent
Surplus Lines Broker
Baja Bound president and founder Hank Morton has had a passion for Mexico starting at a very early age. He grew up doing surf/camping trips in Baja and traveling further south to visit family friends in mainland Mexico. During college, he spent a year abroad in Chile and continued to develop a love for Latin America. He programmed and designed the first version of the Bajabound.com website in 1999, and was the lead developer for Baja Bound for many years alongside his role as president. Since the very beginning, he has always been working to make insurance buying easier, and to keep Baja Bound on the leading edge of business and technology. Hank is fanatical about cycling (if it's got two wheels and pedals, he's interested), and spending time with his family.
Director of Operations
Licensed Property and Casualty Broker-Agent
Surplus Lines Broker
Yara joined the Baja Bound team in 2007, and brings with her bilingual speaking abilities and a background in accounting. Although she was born in California, Yara has spent much of her life living and traveling south of the border. She lived in Mexico City for 13 years and in Tijuana for six years while studying Psychology at San Diego State University. Over the years she has traveled to Oaxaca, Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Quintana Roo, and various locations in Baja. In her spare time, Yara enjoys cooking, going to the beach and spending time with her family.
Director of Brand & Marketing
Licensed Property and Casualty Broker-Agent
Surplus Lines Broker
Geoff joined the Bajabound.com team in February of 2003. As the head of the marketing department, he spends a lot of time south of the border attending events and promoting the Baja Bound brand. While in the office, he works to create and maintain innovative online partnerships and affiliate campaigns. Through the internet and traditional print media, his efforts help foster the continued growth and awareness of the Bajabound.com website and services. In his spare time he enjoys surfing, cooking, playing music and spending time with his family. Read an interview with Geoff on Paddlesurf.net.
Director of Product Development
Licensed Property and Casualty Broker-Agent
Surplus Lines Broker
As Director of Product Development, Jennifer is responsible for budgeting and product development at Bajabound.com, and also assists her brother, Geoff, with marketing campaigns. Her prior experience as an import/export agent brings extensive knowledge of the dynamics of the U.S./Mexico border to the Bajabound.com team. A true connoisseur of Latin culture, Jennifer spent several years studying and working in Mexico City which gave her the opportunity to travel to various parts of the republic. She graduated from SDSU with a B.A. in International Business emphasizing Spanish and Latin America. In her free time she likes to collect and learn about Mexican folk art.
Client Care Manager
Licensed Property and Casualty Broker-Agent
Surplus Lines Broker
Shauna joined the Baja Bound team in 2015. She lived in Mexico for over 6 years and finished her degree in Business Administration from the Universidad Politécnica de Chihuahua. While living in Cuernavaca, Morelos, she taught English and traveled around Mexico immersing herself in the language and culture. Over the years she has traveled to Chiapas, Guanajuato, Queretaro, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Estado de Mexico, Baja, Sinaloa, among other places. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new eateries in Tijuana, cooking, and reading.
Director of Technology
Scott has been making websites since the 90s - The 1890s. With electric street lights installed just 11 years prior in Cleveland, Ohio, Scott invented a rudimentary computer with simple networking capabilities. While not a marvel of graphics or animation, seeing the words "Hello World" on a short-lived tube screen was truly electric. While famous for other inventions (like bi-directional stairs and toothless combs), Scott has since moved on to modernizing the entire sling-shot industry. One of his flagship sling-shots was recently used to put a Tesla into space. He lives in small box in eastern Florida with his wife Galadriel, a royal Elf of both the Noldor and the Teleri.
Staff Dog
Fletch joined Bajabound.com in Spring 2005. He brings his vast knowledge of rawhide chewing and trash can raiding to the team, as well as insatiable enthusiasm that could only come from a Weimaraner. When he is not occupying a piece of the office floor, Fletch enjoys chasing tennis balls, trips to the beach, and lounging in his favorite chair.
Baja Bound loves to give back to non-profit organizations south of the
border. Click on the logos below to learn about some of these
organizations and the work they are doing in the Baja community.
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