About Us - Grant Smith Health Insurance Agency

Welcome…

As a lifelong resident of Port Huron, Grant is uniquely in tune to the health insurance needs of St. Clair County residents. A dedicated professional since 1978, Grant Smith’s business is based on personal service. While being awarded numerous professional accolades, his success is built one client at a time. When you call you talk directly with Grant and his staff. Some people prefer impersonal relationships using the Internet. Therefore, you and your health insurance needs are treated only as a commodity. Grant is not that type of agent. “The Internet can be a great tool for information gathering, but it’s no substitute for a one-on-one dialogue. We believe in old-fashioned conversation to determine your health insurance needs, not sell you the ‘policy of the month’.” Grant’s health insurance business is experienced as an Independent Insurance Agency representing several top of the line insurance companies for individual, business and corporate needs. “We’ve helped thousands of individuals and businesses achieve peace of mind by listening to their concerns and tailoring health insurance programs that are both affordable and sensible.” We work for you long after your policy has been issued. A single phone call opens the door to your health insurance concerns being resolved. If you prefer experienced, personal and professional attention, call today for a one-on-one conversation… you’ll be glad you took the time to do it right.

The

Grant Smith Health Insurance Agency

“The Team”

James Gilbert

Health Insurance Agent

Jim is a lifelong resident of the Blue Water area. He has been employed at the Grant Smith Insurance Agency since 2014. Jim has a Associates Degree in Science from St. Clair County Community College, along with an extensive customer service and technology background. With those skills, Jim helps keep things running smoothly while never losing sight of what’s important, and that is meeting the needs of our clients.

Don Demara

Administrative Assistant

Don Demara has lived in the Blue Water Area for over 30 years. He has been married to his wife Faye for almost 40 years. Don has two daughters, and one granddaughter. He has an Associates Degree in General Arts from Delta College. Before joining the team, Don worked at K-Mart for 37 years in various positions such as Store Manager, and up to Divisional Sales Manager. Don later became a Store Manager at Lowes before finally ending up at the Grant Smith Insurance Agency.

Tracy DuPree

Administrative Assistant

Tracy DuPree is an administrative assistant within the Grant Smith Health Insurance Agency. She is a lifetime resident of Port Huron, Michigan, and is happily married to her husband Anthony. Before joining our team, she had 18 successful years in sales with AT&T. She is energetic, enthused, and customer oriented when it comes to any type of service issues. She has a passion for talking to people and building relationships with our wonderful customers.

Michelle Mensinger

Marketing Director

Michelle Mensinger is a life-long proud resident of Port Huron. She graduated from Port Huron High School in 1988 and was fortunate to live in Germany and Colorado Springs before returning to her hometown of Port Huron. An eye for design and a talent for marketing, due to her inability to stop talking, presented a truly unique opportunity to start Buy Design. This leap of faith blessed her with the opportunity to serve as the PR Director for the St. Clair County Chapter of the American Red Cross and become a Board member with the National Association of Career Women and the Port Huron Business Association. She has been very active in non-profit organizations along with many community development projects throughout the years. Administrator of the “My Port Huron” page on social media showcases the beauty of the Blue Water Bridges and beyond. Her heart belongs to the Blue Water area and is extremely excited to be a part of Blue Water Healthy Living and GBS Media.
Phone: 810-656-4603
Email: michelle@gbsmediapro.com

Joseph Britton

After graduating from Port Huron High in 1971, Joe started his career as an Electronics/Electronic Warfare technician in the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy, he earned a Bachelors in Computer Science and Master‘s in Software Engineering from National University in San Diego California. He’s worked in a variety of IT positions since then: from kernel-level Unix development to full-stack web site development. His hobbies are working on old radios and experimenting with robotics. Joseph is welcomed and enthusiastically part of the Grant Smith Health Insurance team as its technology director. Welcome back to Port Huron!

Kathleen Bond

Accounting Analyst

Originally from Port Huron and St. Clair, Kathleen is a two-time graduate from Walsh College. She has a Masters of Science in Finance, and a Bachelor of Accountancy - both earned with honors. She has recently returned to a much less hectic existence by the river. As the accounting analyst for GBS Media, she manages the growth and finances of the company and keeps everything running smoothly.

Julie Williams

Executive Assistant

Julie Williams grew up in Sanilac County, Michigan and graduated from Sandusky High School. She attended community college before earning her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Science in Administration. Throughout her 31 years of working in the Michigan public school system, she was a secretary, accounting clerk, benefits manager, and payroll/benefits manager for a large school district. After retirement, she joined the Grant Smith Health Insurance Agency and was trained as an administrative assistant for the Medicare Supplement side of the insurance agency. She is currently cross-training in the business office for the agency. Julie is also responsible for the financial arm of Grant Smith’s media advertising company, GBS Media. Julie is married to Brian Williams and they have a four-footed furry child named Buddy-Bear.

Sandy Eveningred

Receptionist

Sandy Eveningred worked at a local Michigan Gas Company for over 30 years prior to retiring. She has lived in the Blue Water Area her entire life. Her great personality and professional people skills makes her the perfect fit in our reception area.

Crystal Tibble

Receptionist

Crystal Tibble is a lifelong Blue Water Area resident. She has years of experience in office administration and runs our reception area professionally and proficiently.

Sharon Palmateer

Administration

Sharon Palmateer has been a resident of Port Huron since 1999. She taught Pre-Kindergarten for 31 years before retiring. She is our event calendar coordinator for BlueWaterHealthyLiving.com, and she also handles our reception area as well as other clerical duties.

Jessica Laffrey

Receptionist

Jessica has been a St. Clair County resident since 1999. Graduating high school in 2012, she went on to earn her Associates in Applied Science(Animation) and studied Graphic Design at St. Clair Community College. Her love for reading and writing helped launch her own book review blog to share with others. She began as a part-time assistant during open enrollment and progressed to full time as our media ad designer for BlueWaterHealthyLiving.com. Visit her blog at magickalbookshelf.wordpress.com.

Selena Senyk

Administration

Selena Senyk has been a Blue Water Area resident her entire life. A recent graduate of St.Clair County Community College, she manages the Social Media sites as well as various administration tasks around the office.

We are pleased to present a 2 minute Virtual Open House tour of our newly remodeled health insurance office. We have taken the time and expense to really be prepared and ready to help with today’s health insurance concerns. Please enjoy the video and have a great day.

Grant has also opened up a secondary business called GBS Media.

Under the banner of GBS Media is also an online magazine called Blue Water Healthy Living.

Check out the links below to learn more about these exciting business ventures.

GBS Media

GBS Media is a video production / advertising company in that specializes in commercials, corporate and training videos, interviews, special events, and more. Its purpose is to bring to professionals and small businesses right up to large corporations affordable media. GBS Media can help you promote your message through video on all platforms including YouTube, Facebook, on your website, or on television. You can visit our site here: www.gbsmediapro.com or call us today to setup an appointment at (810) 984-2773.

Blue Water Healthy Living

The Online Magazine

Blue Water Healthy Living is an online magazine located in Port Huron, Michigan. Our purpose is to promote healthy living by showcasing the Blue Water Area, its people, issues and surroundings. This online magazine is devoted to providing healthy living-related stories, local happenings, and commentary. Often inspiring and uplifting, our stories come from our heart and soul to promote the enjoyment of a more fulfilling Blue Water Area lifestyle. The material on this website is provided for informational and amusement purposes only and is not to be confused with any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Blue Water Healthy Living appreciates the passionate content provided to us by our volunteer writers and reporters. Interested volunteer writers and reporters should contact our staff at Admin@GBSMediaPro.com

The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions and values of Blue Water Healthy Living.