COMPANY HISTORY
1954: M.G. "French" Foisy begins his insurance career by starting Foisy Insurance Agency in Coulee Dam Washington. Since the company was just starting, he worked a number of jobs to support his family.
1968: Foisy Insurance Agency buys out John Michaud Insurance company and M.G. Foisy & Thelma Foisy work full time selling and servicing all lines of insurance in the Grand Coulee Dam area.
1977: French's oldest grandson, Jerry Kennedy, joins the firm as a fully licensed insurance agent and has an immediate impact on the insurance business.
1978: Jerry Kennedy becomes a full partner in the firm that specializes primarily in Personal Lines insurance services such as Auto and Home Insurance. However, Jerry starts diversifying the business to pursue more Life & Health, Farm & Business Insurance.
1979: Foisy Insurance become Foisy & Kennedy Insurance, in recognition of Jerry's contributions to the business.
1980: French's youngest grandson, Merle Kennedy, joins the firm as another fully licensed insurance agent.
1981: Jerry Kennedy & Merle Kennedy buy out M.G. & Thelma Foisy's interest in the firm and become full owners of Foisy & Kennedy Insurance. French & Thelma retire and spend more time on home projects & hobbies. Anita Cook joins the firm as a licensed agent.
1983: Merle Kennedy becomes a licensed real estate salesperson with Rod's Realty in Grand Coulee, Washington.
1984: Foisy & Kennedy Insurance buys out Palanuk Insurance owned & operated by Marvin & Shirley Palanuk here in Grand Coulee.
1985: Merle Kennedy receives his Real Estate Brokers License.
1987: Patti Tufts begins working at Foisy & Kennedy March 9th. She will be a customer service representative for the insurance business.
1987: Jerry Kennedy & Merle Kennedy buy Rod's Realty from Rod & Helen Rector and Merle assumes the duties of managing Broker for the Real Estate operations.
1989: Melinda (Lindi) Roberts joins the staff at Foisy & Kennedy as a receptionist/customer service representative.
1995: Melinda (Lindi) Roberts becomes a licensed Insurance Agent at Foisy & Kennedy Insurance Inc.
1996: Patti Tufts becomes a licensed Real Estate Agent for Foisy & Kennedy Realty.
1997: Melinda (Lindi) Roberts gets hitched and is now known as Melinda (Lindi) Haag.
2001: After 8 1/2 years with Foisy & Kennedy and over 20 years in the Insurance business, Jerri Spotts "retires" to pursue other interests.
2001: Patty Servias joins Foisy & Kennedy's Insurance operations bringing with her over 15 years of experience in the insurance business. She will be taking over the majority of Jerri Spotts previous position.
2002: Jerry Kennedy celebrates his 25 anniversary working at Foisy & Kennedy.
2004: Patty Servias retires after almost 20 years in the insurance business. Michelle Bredstrand joins the firm and becomes a licensed insurance agent.
2005: Foisy & Kennedy Inc. move to their new location on 7-22-2005 at 309 Midway Avenue, Grand Coulee. (Across from Safeway). The new location is 2,600 s.f. in size and also includes off- street parking for our customers. The building was originally built and occupied as Security Bank. The building was then purchased by Dale & Gloria Hotchkiss and was used as a clothing store (The Smart Shop) for a number of years. Then a computer retail sales and service store occupied the store and its last occupant was as a t-shirt - graphics design company (Sunflower Graphics). The building was totally renovated and will be the home for Foisy & Kennedy for hopefully many years to come. The business had been at 214 Main Street, Grand Coulee for twenty one years. Merle Kennedy celebrates his 25 year anniversary working at Foisy & Kennedy.
2006: Michelle Bredstrand leaves to become Manager at Bank of America at the Coulee Dam Branch. Laurie Hilton starts as Customer Service Representative on 04-24-2006.
2007: Jerry Kennedy celebrates his 30th Anniversary at Foisy & Kennedy.
2007: Laurie Hilton becomes a licensed Insurance Agent at Foisy & Kennedy Insurance Inc.
In addition to Jerry and Merle, the staff includes Lindi Haag, licensed insurance agent and Laurie Hilton, licensed insurance agent. Patti Tufts is on staff as a licensed real estate sales person. The business is presently located at 309 Midway Avenue, Grand Coulee, Washington.