Jeff Menary, CEO

Jeff Menary has served in leadership roles at the company for more than 20 years. Before being appointed as president and CEO, he served as the executive vice president of Line Operations. On Jan. 1, 2024, Menary stepped down as president in advance of his eventual retirement, but maintained his CEO title.

Menary has served in leadership roles at the company for more than 20 years. Before being appointed as CEO, he served as the executive vice president of Line Operations.

Menary joined Grinnell Mutual in 1980 as a marketing representative and has worked as a marketing and reinsurance manager of the Iowa/Wisconsin Region, director of underwriting and production, assistant vice president of commercial lines, vice president of Direct Underwriting/Production, and vice president of Reinsurance.

He graduated with a Master of Business Leadership degree from William Penn University. He has also earned several insurance designations, including the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and Associate in Reinsurance (ARe), among others.