Thomas J. Hartfield, founder of Hartfield Financial & Insurance Services and an involved community volunteer, was presented with "Ambassador of the Quarter" for the second quarter in a row at the monthly Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast by Dick Erbe, Chairman of the Board at Pauls Italian Villa."I was not expecting it, I was listing to Dick speak about the recipient and it didn't dawn on me until he started talking about the different things the person had done and that the award was going to the Chair of the Membership Committee, and that's me. I was really surprised."Hartfield a native of Simi Valley has operated his financial advisory and insurance planning practice in Simi Valley since 1991 and is involved in a number of community activities. He serves as an Ambassador to the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of the Simi Valley Boys and Girls Club, Director for Grace Brethren Youth Sports, Member of the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee and a 2007 Graduate of Leadership Simi Valley."Many of my fellow Ambassadors give their time graciously and I am honored to have been selected and presented the award. I feel the award belongs to all Ambassadors as every one of them are deserving of it," said Hartfield.According to Leigh Nixon, President and CEO of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, Ambassadors are local business owners who donate their time towards other business owners and assist them with their membership and serve as the welcoming arm of the Chamber as well as assist with Membership Recruitment, Retention, Marketing, Greeting, Welcoming New Businesses through Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Assistance with Special Events and Business to Business involvement.Michele Bennett, Chair of the Ambassadors says "Tom deserves it! What a great job he has done as an Ambassador. He has set a great example for future Ambassadors to follow. His hard work, dedication and support is very much appreciated"Thomas is married to his wife Lisa of 13 years and they have two children, Brandon 12 and Erica 5.About Hartfield Financial & Insurance Services HFIS is an Independent Financial and Insurance Planning firm helping Individual Investors and Small Business Owners with Retirement and Tax Strategies, Qualified Plans; 401k, 403b and IRA, 529 College Savings Plans, Stocks and Mutual Funds, and Insurance Planning: Life Insurance, Health, Long-Term Care and Disability Insurance Plans. Thomas J. Hartfield, hands-on proactive Financial Advisor with 15 years experience. "Helping Families Preserve Their Wealth".