Business View Magazine - July 2023

GRI FFI TH COMPANY said. “There is no one else that operates in as many markets as we do, which creates a lot of opportunity and diversity for us. In every recession that we’ve been through, we’ve actually grown instead of slowed down. Because of that, when the money dries up in one area, we just shift our focus to another area that we’re just as strong in. We’re almost recession-proof, or at least we are very strong, even in a downturn. “We also do a very good mix of public and private work projects,” he continued. “We do 65 percent public work projects and 35 percent private work. We really just try to diversify ourselves in every way possible so that we can thrive in any conditions that come our way. It’s proven to be a good model for us. Again, I can say, there’s really no one else like us.” Proud of outstanding projects Many projects stand out in Aukerman’s memory. Among them is one for the Port of Long Beach’s Pier E Middle Harbor, Phase III. Griffith Company The More RewardingWay to Manage Risk | alliant.com Congratulations! CA License No. 0C36861 © 2023 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information, contact: Michael Parizino , Executive Vice President (714) 342-5535 | mparizino@alliant.com