By Guy Grand
Dr. Roy Grimm is a man of many talents and accomplishments. Today, for Military Appreciation Month, we would like to honor him for his service in the military.
It takes a certain type of person to become a Marine. Bravery, hard work, dedication, and loyalty are words that don’t even scratch the surface of the characteristics that these men embody as they defend our nation.
Roy Grimm enlisted in the military in 1969 and quickly rose to command a HAWK Anti-Aircraft Missile Battery by 1971. Shortly thereafter he had become a Marine; but he didn’t stop there. The country called upon him to become a captain in the Marine Corps. And not being one to shy away from the role impressed upon him, he did it with the honor and bravery you would expect from a valiant soldier.
After his return, Roy obtained a Ph.D. in philosophy and history of education and became a professor. As an educator, he taught graduate and undergraduate courses in the Foundations of Education, as well as Computers in Education at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Continuing his love of education, Roy became the Headmaster at Verde Valley School in Sedona Arizona (one of the nation’s most progressive and rigorous college preparatory boarding schools). This is where our school’s founder, Guy Grand, met Roy and began a lifelong friendship.
After four years at Verde Valley School, Roy went on to become a real estate buyer’s agent and has been since 1997. In October of 2001, he became a member and founding corporate underwriter of Buyers Brokers of Sedona & Flagstaff (Northern Arizona’s first and most productive Exclusive Buyer’s Agency) where he also serves as a member of the Board of Directors. In 2009, Roy merged the Buyers Brokers of Sedona & Flagstaff with Russ Lyon Sotheby to form the Buyer Brokers Grp – Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International. Roy Grimm’s business helps both buyers and sellers reach their real estate goals.
As a friend, our school’s founder, Guy Grand has these kind words to say about Roy.
“Roy took a chance and entrusted the school’s largest annual fundraiser to me; to co-produce with some of the country’s most well know musical artists. Most of these artists are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Together, Roy and I showed our commitment to giving Native American high school students a superior college preparatory education. And as such, showed our artist benefactors that their commitment to the Verde Valley School Native American Scholarship Benefit Concert was a worthwhile cause. Even after Roy left the Verde Valley School these world class musicians came to Sedona for 11 years and helped scores of worthy young men and women get the education they may otherwise not have gotten. I learned much about business, organization, and life from Roy and I am grateful to call him a mentor and my friend.”
For Dr. Roy Grimm’s service to our country – we at Veteran Adjusting School – would like to thank and honor him. Thank you, Roy! Below is what Roy Grimm had to say about Guy Grand…..and we thanks him for that too!
“I’ve known Guy for 24 years since he organized and ran the Jackson Browne Benefit Music Festivals at Verde Valley School. He’s a man of utmost integrity and high idealism. He’s also a terrific administrator and teacher who can get the job done. I am delighted that he has, in recent years, turned his talents toward helping my fellow Vets learn insurance adjusting from the master. Dr. Roy Grimm (Captain, USMC)”
Veteran Adjusting School’s Program is an AZ State Licensed Vocational School and approved by the US Department of Veteran Affairs to accept 9/11 GI Bill ® educational benefits. The VAS-Trained Insurance Adjuster Program is a 6-week course that trains Veterans and non-vets in a career as an Independent Catastrophe and Day Claim Insurance Adjusters.
To learn more about Veteran Adjusting School, click on the link below.
