Name: Cynthia Walter
Age: 38
Title: Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. Area President
Married/Single: In relationship, not married
Kids: An 8 year old son and 4 year old daughter
City you live in: Chandler, AZ
A typical day in my life includes…
I juggle between client benefits strategy meetings, internal calls with finance, compliance, marketing and team meetings. After work, I run carpools to my son’s sports, dance with my daughter and squeeze in time to train for a half marathon and plan our summer vacations.
I was born…
in Madison, WI.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the weather and short flight times to the beaches of CA!
I’m listening to…
Pandora.
My family…
while I’m an only child my mother and father are AZ natives. I have 13 aunts and uncles and over 30 cousins. Over 95% of our family currently lives in AZ.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Michio Kaku. He is an American theoretical physicist, futurist, and popularizer of science. Kaku is a professor of theoretical physics at the City College of New York and CUNY Graduate Center.
One thing I cannot live without…
bean and cheese burritos.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
someone who made a difference in the world.
I’m inspired by…
people who have overcome great life obstacles and remain successful and positive.
The one person who motivates me is…
I would say the one group who motivates me is my Vistage executive leadership program. They push me to grow personally and professionally.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer.
The perfect day would be…
on the boat with family and friends listening to good music.
My first job was…
sweeping the floors and taking in the carts at grocery store at age 15.
My favorite escape…
travel! I’m constantly on the go and love visiting new places. I also enjoy planning neighborhood events such as the annual egg hunt with 100 kids, annual Halloween street party with prizes. I love showing my kids what it’s like to be part of the community.
My life…
certainly had some bumps but I’ve learned from all the past experiences and I’m a stronger person from the difficult times.
I’m currently working on…
leading the first Arizona employee benefits consulting market for Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
Always…
try to help someone in need.
Never…
give up. I believe you can learn from the difficult personal and business experiences. They make you a better person.
Favorite Quote…
“Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world better than when you found it.” – Wilferd A. Peterson
Biggest Dream…
that one day someone will tell me I helped change their life for the better.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
people who complain about problems without offering a solution.
