As chief operations officer of Grange Insurance Co., Doreen DeLaney Crawley focuses on elevating not only her company but also her community.
DeLaney Crawley, who joined Grange in 2010 and has served as COO since 2015, directs enterprise operations, human resources and operational excellence efforts for the company and its more than 1,100 employees. Previously the chief human resources and administrative officer, she remains passionate about employee and workforce issues. DeLaney Crawley aims to promote a purpose-driven inclusive culture, creating both strong associate engagement and high-performing teams. She founded the Grange Women’s Associate Resource Group, serves as executive sponsor of the company’s four ARGs and is executive co-sponsor for its Inclusive Culture Advisory Council.
DeLaney Crawley also oversees Grange’s work in the community through partnerships and corporate philanthropy, including the Grange Enterprise Gives foundation.
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She is a board member of United Way of Central Ohio, Goodwill Columbus and Ohio Wesleyan University and a member of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council, National Black MBA Association, African American Leadership Academy Board of Directors and other organizations.
DeLaney Crawley was named Ohio Wesleyan University’s Executive of the Year in 2014 and the Executive of the Year for Midsize Organizations in Columbus CEO’s 2014 HR Excellence Awards. Grange has won numerous awards for its impact and excellence, including being a two-time CEO Top Workplaces winner.
Who or what have been career or personal influences? My mother has been my greatest personal and career influence. She returned to college when I was young and later earned two additional degrees while I was an adult. Through her, I learned how education can transform the trajectory of a person’s life and how to balance career, family and meaningful community service. Her faith, resilience and tenacity are remarkable and growing up with my hero as a role model was truly inspiring.
What is your greatest wish for 2026? I believe that education builds stronger, more vibrant communities. My wish is for every child in Central Ohio to have access to quality education that shapes their future and our community’s strength. Serving on the United Way of Central Ohio Board and supporting its mission-based program Success by Third Grade allows me to inspire others to invest their time, talents and resources so more students can succeed.
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Reporting by Julanne Hohbach, Columbus CEO / Columbus CEO
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