Jean Garinger

Jean has been an American Family Insurance agent for over 27 years and is currently based in Derby. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Mid America Nazarene University.

Jean has been active in a variety of community activities in the Derby area (and beyond) andcurrently serves as president of the Rotary Club of Derby Board of Directors, and is a member of the Derby Community Foundation and the Derby Chamber of Commerce. She has also been on the Boards of Directors of the Women’s Network and Community in Schools, and was involved with Process for Success with Derby Schools.

Jean’s passion for Legacy’s work is rooted in her personal life experiences: “As a child of a single mom, I see the value in a safe place for kids to go after school. Knowing the struggle it is to come out of poverty, the entrepreneurship aspect of Legacy speaks to me. Loudly. Work was the only way out for me. I love being able to help an organization that is teaching kids to work!”