Association Member SPOTLIGHT


Meet Mary Grandy Making a Difference in the Industry and at AGC


By Carol Eaton M


ary Grandy, Senior Vice President at EPIC Insurance


Brokers & Consultants, (EPIC) Sacramento, is making a difference in the California insurance industry and within AGC of California. Recently promoted to


her leadership role at EPIC, Grandy has built a loyal client following based on her expertise, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. A national firm headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC currently ranks among the top 25 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. It is a fixture on the insurance industry’s ‘Best Places to Work’ lists. In her role as 2015-2016


Chair of the Associates Committee of AGC, Grandy brings a seemingly boundless energy and enthusiasm to her efforts to rally associate partici- pation and active involvement in the association and in promoting construction industry issues. While her commitment to


elevating and engaging associate members in AGC is readily apparent, there’s plenty that most people probably don’t know about Mary Grandy. California Constructor asked her to share some salient details in this brief Q&A.


California Constructor: What was your path into the insurance


industry? Grandy: I was born and raised in Salinas, CA, and got my Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts from Fresno State. When an accident derailed my performing career for a national


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other events statewide and at the district level, is invaluable to my career. It’s been a way to deepen my relationship with existing clients, bring value to relation- ships with those who are not yet members, and continue to grow a network of truly talented people.


California Constructor:


To what do you attribute your success in business and/or life? Grandy: My ability to


overcome adversity, roll up my sleeves, dig in my heels, and get the job done. I have been very fortunate to be surrounded by brilliant and loving people, who are not afraid to push me and challenge me, which takes me to the next level.


touring theatre company, I got involved in handling auto claims for an insurance carrier. After handling casualty claims for about 10 years, I switched to the broker side 12 years ago. Tough my company name has changed several times in a few years, I’ve been with the same agency ever since.


California Constructor: What led you to get involved with AGC, and what makes AGC membership and participation most valuable to


you? Grandy: My mentor, Bill Bergan, was a member at the local level and convinced me to join. It was Mike Mencarini (Unger Construction Company) and John Cooper (AGC) who convinced me to get involved and showed me how to do so. Since then, my involvement in the association has continued to grow. Te education I get from attending board meetings and


Grandy: My son, Tyler, motivates me. I started out as a young single mom, and was determined to be the kind of person, employee, community caregiver, and parent, that I would want him to learn from. He is my proof that I’ve done something right in this world.


California Constructor: What motivates you?


California Constructor: Tell us a


“fun fact” or two about yourself. Grandy: My special hero is my twin sister – who is nothing like me, but is the perfect yin to my yang. My first published story is in a collaborative book called “Te Dead Dad’s Club.”


California Constructor: Favorite


quote? Grandy: Te quote that defines me is: “Tat which does not kill me, makes me stronger.” (Originally by 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche) 


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