Type Of Business:
General contracting company
Expertise:
Education; Communication; Retirement plan design; Strategies; Compliance; Branding; Plan administration; Employee engagement; Event planning
Major Product/SVS:
Project’s lifespan services, including pre-construction, construction, sustainability and development
Hobbies/Sports:
Horses; Gardening; Spending time outdoors
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Bob Jones University
Affiliations Awards:
Minnesota Chapter, Midwest Pension and Profit Sharing Services, Inc.; Member, Financially Fit Minnesota; First Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Profit Sharing, 401k Council of America; International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her job.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after her previous experience in administration for an architect firm and an attorney. She was hired when M.A. Mortenson Company was looking for someone for their legal department.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Grabow is a benefits professional, specifically focused on qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and executive benefits.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing all qualified defined contributions and non-qualified plans; Designing, administering and promoting the best retirement plans possible for the company
Education Certifications:
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2005)
Awards/Honors:
43 Communication and Education Awards; Benny Award for Leadership in Retirement Education (2010); PSCA Signature Award; P&I Eddy Award; Plan Sponsor of the Year (2008); League of Communication Professionals Magellan Award, LACP Spotlight Award, League of American Communications Professionals, LLC; International Association of Business Communicators Bronze & Silver Quill; Marcom Silver & Bronze Awards
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Grabow hopes to continue in the same field.