Our Residential Construction Team
Julie Tomlinson
Years with Great American: 15
Role: Divisional AVP overseeing Residential US and Canada operations
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): Graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Two kids, Ellie (9) and Wesley (7). Married to Ryan, an Underwriter in Great American Risk Solutions. Loves soccer (FC Cincinnati!) and working out.
What I enjoy about my job: Making long-lasting friendships with coworkers/agents and problem solving with my talented team.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: Slowing down to enjoy quality time with my family over a delicious meal.
Brady Grimm
Years with Great American: 6
Role: Production Underwriting Manager, Residential Construction
Hometown: Fort Thomas, KY
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): Graduated from Hanover College after playing 4 years of football and study abroad in Ireland. Two kids, Olivia (6) and Tyler (4). Addicted to running and pretty bad at golf.
What I enjoy about my job: Learning something new every single day and building relationships all over the country.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: It used to be running in the Thanksgiving Day race with my sister who comes down from Canada, but lately it has been the extra time spent with my own family.
Michelle Morin
Years with Great American: 9
Role: Senior Business Developer (Residential Construction Canada)
Hometown: Edmonton Alberta Canada
What I enjoy about my job: meeting new people, sharing my knowledge, helping our producers find solutions for their clients, representing our company in Canada.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: Taking time to remember and be grateful for the freedoms we enjoy.
Theresa Winter
Years with Great American: 29
Role: Oversee and underwrites production in Texas, KS/MO and UT with the Residential Construction team
Hometown: Mason, OH
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): Married 41 years (Dave), Son David (Shelly) two grandchildren (Tyler and Austin adults now) and Daughter Ellen (Ryan) two grandchildren Morgan (7) and Reagan (5). I enjoy the garden in the summer, making salsa and spending time with the grandchildren and soon will be a Great Grandma. Travel a year ago we attended my nephew’s wedding in Puerto Rico which was an amazing trip.
What I enjoy about my job: Building relationships that turn into friendships that will always be there in your job today and hopefully carry past your working days.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: A time to build memories in the kitchen with your son when a typical thanksgiving for us pre-COVID was at least 50+ people, as well as the kids always came home to spend the night before the holiday as a family under one roof.
Katherine Benton
Years with Great American: 12
Role: Underwriter Specialist (Residential Construction Canada)
Hometown: Ft. Thomas, KY
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): Graduate of University of Mt. Saint Joseph. Two kids, Aurora (8) and Ella (4). Love Notre Dame football, Red’s baseball and camping with the family and friends.
What I enjoy about my job: Working with my friends and analyzing new risk.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: Waking up and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the family and then setting up the Christmas tree!
Angie Fields
Years with Great American: 22
Role: Processing Supervisor with the Residential Construction team.
Hometown: Norwood, OH (currently Amelia, OH).
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): Graduate from the University of Cincinnati. Married for almost 20 years to Joel. One child, Hayden who is 14. Two dogs and one cat.
What I enjoy about my job: The different people I have met throughout the years. Always learning something new.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: having everyone over for Thanksgiving – no schedule.
Eli Frazier
Years with Great American: 3
Role: Associate Underwriter working primarily in the Northwest and NC, SC, VA, MD fields
Hometown: Lancaster, OH
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): Graduated from the University of Cincinnati. No children but I do have a 1-year old Goldendoodle. Outside of work I enjoy reading, going to the gym, and traveling. My favorite vacation spot is Cancún.
What I enjoy about my job: Learning something new every day and having the opportunity to problem solve.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: Watching football and enjoying dinner with family.
Lindsay Haas
Years with Great American: 6 (come January)
Role: Senior Underwriter (Residential Construction Canada)
Hometown: Villa Hills, KY
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): Graduate of Northern Kentucky University. Enjoy hiking, rock climbing, traveling, and crafting.
What I enjoy about my job: I enjoy the co-workers I have that I get along with so well. Their support and friendship are something I am very grateful for.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: My mother’s sweet potatoes.
Mary Paff
Years with Great American: 20
Role: Processor
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): I am married with 6 adult children and 16 grandchildren. I love to watch my grandchildren at their sporting events, soccer, hockey, baseball, volleyball, and basketball. In my free time, I love to crochet and sew.
What I enjoy about my job: I enjoy working with such a great team of people to get the final product to the agent in a timely manner.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: Sharing a meal with my family, playing games, and watching all the grandchildren play together.
Lorin Rogers
Years with Great American: 4
Role: Associate Underwriter II
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): Currently pursuing my MBA from the University of Cincinnati. I have two rescue cats that keep me company while working from home. In my free time I enjoy traveling to new places, going to sporting events and spending time with friends.
What I enjoy about my job: Working with such a supportive and positive group of people. Each and every day is different which keeps things engaging and interesting.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season! My favorite part is enjoying the endless amount of food and homemade pumpkin pie, but most importantly spending quality time with loved ones.
Stephanie Stockman
Years with Great American: 15
Role: Underwriting Specialist (Residential Construction Canada)
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Personal (family/hobbies/education/travels): Graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Two kids, Jacob (10) and Aaron (8). Loves sports, animals and traveling!
What I enjoy about my job: The relationships I have made over the years and the ongoing learning.
Favorite thing about Thanksgiving: Definitely the food!!