Impacting Arizona Communities with Rick DeGraw

In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Rick DeGraw, former Chief Administrative Officer at CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company and lifelong advocate for Arizona communities. Rick reflects on his retirement and the meaningful projects that still keep him busy—from managing an irrigation district to staying active with nonprofit organizations like the Heard Museum and Children's Action Alliance.

Rick shares stories about launching impactful political campaigns, championing children’s welfare, and building a culture of financial literacy among employees at CopperPoint. His insights into public service, civic engagement, and long-term investing are steeped in decades of experience, deep community involvement, and thoughtful leadership.

The episode also dives into generational shifts in financial planning, the decline of pensions, and the need for smarter investment education. Whether you’re interested in politics, personal finance, or community building, Rick’s wisdom and storytelling offer something valuable for every listener.

Topics Covered:

• Flood irrigation systems and their role in Phoenix neighborhoods

• Rick’s legacy with Children’s Action Alliance and Go Red for Women

• Lessons learned from decades in political campaign strategy

• The importance of individual voter impact

• Real talk on investments, pensions, and retirement planning

• Why individualized financial education changes employee outcomes

 

------------------------------------------------ Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!