About The Instructor
Margie is a Partner and Vice President of Guignard Company, an Independent Surety Bond only Agency based in Florida. At Guignard, she exclusively writes surety bonds and advises contractors throughout the US and Internationally. Margie grew up in the Surety business where her most notable experiences include managing a branch office for an MGA and landing an underwriting position at a leading surety company where she was the only female underwriter in her branch office.
Margie has underwritten all levels of contractors and publicly traded companies. As a leading external partner, she successfully assists her clients through business and continuity planning, consulting on Buying and Selling arrangements, establishing ESOP's, and the structuring of Private Equity arrangements. Margie's strategic skills, analytical abilities, and adaptability to the overall needs of her clients has naturally propelled her to the top of her industry and raised the bar on what contractors should expect from their surety advisor.
Margie attended Florida Southern College where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a Minor in Marketing; later followed by a Master of Business Administration from Webster University. Margie has volunteered on several CFMA National Committees and currently sits on the Executive Committee and is a mentor to CFO's throughout the country. She is a member of ABC, GCBX, NASBP, to name a few, and has given many surety presentations to construction specific CPA's, Bankers, Attorneys and other affiliated groups. She also has been a guest speaker for the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction at University of Florida, Florida Department of Transportation, and National Association of Women in Construction.
Margie is a Native Floridian who enjoys spending time with her family, dogs, and friends as well as reading, traveling, and health & fitness. She is involved in community outreach programs and volunteers her time by leading and facilitating mission trips to both Jamaica and Cuba.