customers and employees: Internships bringing in the next generation to learn fully about insurance, employee benefits, and surety bonds; Financial incubator known as Broker Tech Ventures for technologies that improve customer experience; captive resources to build wealth and drive down steadily rising cost of business; HMA Foundation supporting local non-profits; DE&I team who align with our Care Code: “Seek Understanding, Operate Courageously, Uplift Others, Lead Differently.” What a vibrant environment we enjoy in Colorado, where being free to choose to live and work in such an accepting and open place allows us all to participate as our true selves, willing to serve and deliver our motto and Care Code. Holmes Murphy is thrilled to be a member of CBCC to help continue to celebrate the rich history of African American owned business. Our CEO, Dan Keough says “Our goal is to embrace and care for differences with intentionality and to make a difference, not only at HMA but also with our clients, partners, and in the communities we operate. Our efforts are designed with authenticity and aligned to our purpose with both employees and leadership fully activated and engaged. We believe there’s a role for everyone in creating and sustaining a culture where we can all reach our unique potential.” Well said Dan! And fits perfectly in Colorado.
Pictured L to R: Sandra Chaves, Lauren Jones, Eileen Munoz, Jonah Baker, Nik Patel (Photo: Holmes Murphy & Associates)
when Holmes Murphy (HMA) chose to climb a mile higher and opened an office in Denver. Clients and friends welcomed HMA, and we quickly realized the view was worth the climb. Over the course of eight years, after starting with 6 key employees in Denver we now stand at 70 Colorado based colleagues who are all-in, not just for our clients but for the community. Our Denver team is part of HMA’s 1,200 total staff across our operation and geographies under our 100% employee-ownership model. What is our “why?” We promote health, protect wealth, and deliver peace of mind. Remarkably, every day for the past 90 years, HMA has “cared fully” to find opportunities to help emerging and established businesses. Whether small or big, every customer started with one employee, one truck, one project, or one idea. There is nothing more intrinsically rewarding than helping a promising business grow! We’ve made intentional investments in many areas to perpetuate our promises to
It comes as no surprise that Colorado consistently ranks as a top ten state when it comes to overall satisfaction. What does it mean to live and work in our beautiful state? You can be your true self! Here at Holmes Murphy & Associates , we believe that the people in the communities in which we live, work, and play want to see everyone succeed by freely making introductions, recommendations, suggestions, and referrals without expecting anything in return. Like many of us who have relocated to Colorado, you are not at a disadvantage when it comes to making business connections. Coloradans genuinely take an interest in you, your interests, your abilities, and are willing to listen. The environment, and ability to work and act by bringing your true personality to the table is inspiring, motivating, and uplifting. Business is vibrant! This fact proved especially true in 2015 Our Mile High Why By JONAH BAKER, MIKE FLYNN, AND DON APPLEBY
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