Margie L. Morris, CCIFP is a Partner at Guignard Company, a surety bond only agency serving clients throughout the U.S. and internationally. Prior to joining Guignard Company, Margie was a surety underwriter for Reliance/Travelers. Since college, she has spent her entire career in the surety business.
Margie has a deep understanding of the construction and surety industry. She has assisted her clients in expanding, buying, or selling their businesses, setting up ESOP’s, Private Equity arrangements, and ownership transition.
Margie thrives on finding the best solution and best outcome to meet her clients’ expectations and business plans. She manages and identifies outcomes quickly so her clients can make informed decisions about their business and bonding matters. Margie spends time educating herself and staying in the forefront of the surety industry. She frequently speaks as an industry expert to various construction and trade organizations.
Outside of work, Margie spends her personal time with her family, pets, friends, exercising, and leading/facilitating missions work in Jamaica along with the FeedingKidz program.
Education:
- Webster University, St. Louis, MO – MBA in Business
- Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL – BS in Finance with a minor in Marketing
Licenses and Designations:
- State of Florida 2-20 License, 1991
- Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional, 2021
Professional Affiliations:
- Associated Builders and Contractors
- Construction Financial Management Association – National Executive Committee, Central Florida Board Member, National Mentor, Two-Term National Secretary
- Florida Surety Association – Past Vice President
- Gulf Coast Builders Exchange
- National Association of Surety Bond Producers