Marietta’s life is an insurance tapestry woven with a bright thread of education. She was blessed and honored to have both her daughters, Niki and Donna, working with her, and then having her granddaughter, Kim, join the agency was an additional rewarding experience. Marietta’s first step for Kim was enrolling her in The National Alliance Producer School, where Marietta also taught sessions. Both daughters earned their CIC designations, and Marietta, serving on the CIC Board of Governors, presented their CIC diplomas at the conferment ceremony—a memorable event for all. Education meant the world to her because, as she emphasized in an interview, you had to be on equal footing or ahead of the competition! She told us she built her foundation for success with the CIC program. She cherished the bond among CIC participants and their shared goal of educating themselves for the betterment of the industry and the clients they served.

Marietta took great pride in all her employees at the insurance agency. She told us that their respect for each other, strong work ethic, and spirit of mutual cooperation to get the job done made for a wonderful work experience. Optimism, enthusiasm, and passion for clients motivated her workforce. Providing an opportunity to share with those less fortunate gave her agency a special bond. They contributed to the Santa Stocking Party for the children at Boysville Shelter.

We were fortunate to have Marietta serve on the CIC Board of Governors from 1993-1999, with her being the first female Chairman of the CIC Board in 1999, our 30 anniversary year.

Marietta was a shining light for many insurance industry organizations, serving on the Board and becoming President of the Insurance Women of San Antonio in 1972 and President of the Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio in 1980. Marietta became the only female President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas in 1989. We have all benefited greatly from knowing and having Marietta as our dear friend!