Professional Development:

Prior to joining Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher), Ali spent four years with Motorola, Inc. as a Senior Wellness Coordinator. Through this experience, she gained first-hand insight regarding the value and importance of benefit design, health initiatives and education in the workplace. She helps her clients improve their employee retention and productivity through successful population health strategies and implementation. Additionally, she focuses on innovative methods to help lower company healthcare costs and improve overall morale.

Ali is a graduate of The University of Iowa with a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion. She also holds a Masters of Science degree in Health Promotion and Human Resource Management from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha, Nebraska. She is an avid marathon runner with 37 marathons completed, six time Ironman finisher, level one USATF coach and group fitness instructor.

Demonstrated success, leadership, compelling vision, and innovation:

Ali has been a true leader in her field, spearheading the development of a regional wellness practice at Gallagher. Some of her significant accomplishments include:

• Ali has successfully overseen the on-boarding of additional wellness talent, providing both mentorship and training expertise. She has helped her team understand and realize the value of taking an integrated approach to wellness, and her efforts have proven instrumental in securing a significant amount of new business throughout her career at Gallagher.

• Often tapped as a keynote speaker at various industry association events, Ali has increased Gallagher’s marketplace visibility as a wellness leader through recognition earned by various branch offices.  Ali has also presented at past wellness trade events and business professional organizations, and she has earned the perennial respect of her colleagues and peers for her vast knowledge of wellness and her innovative approach to benefits solutions.

• Ali’s consulting expertise led Gallagher’s Minneapolis branch to be recognized as a multi-year winner of the Hennepin County Worksite Wellness Gold Award. Many of Ali’s clients are also winners of this award.

• Ali is also a sought-after contributor and commentator on wellness trends. She has been featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, regularly contributes to updates on the current state of the market for Gallagher publications, and is a resource for association newsletters.

Ali’s passion for excellence inspires and encourages the best performance from all her colleagues and clients. In particular, she is a role model for women who wish to pursue a career in a field they are passionate about.  She exemplifies an approach that blends experience, expertise and individual style to achieve personal, organizational and client goals. Ali’s goal orientation, personal ethics and commitment to client excellence enlighten and inspire women of all ages and backgrounds.

Ali does not just "walk the talk," she runs, swims, and bikes it. Ali  is an avid wellness advocate who lives by her values, and devotes her coaching skills and expertise to making a meaningful difference in the lives of her clients’ employees as well as her personal connections. She co-founded a local Minneapolis organization called Club Run and helped guide new runners into the sport. She has completed the Iron Man triathlon multiple times and is dedicated to not only teaching the value of physical health, but also incorporating the lessons that come from a well-balanced approach to total wellness. She is a driver of new ideas and is truly a woman to watch in our field.

Below are testimonials from Ali’s colleagues:

“I have worked with Ali throughout my seven-plus year career at Gallagher. During this time, Ali has been a constant supporter and advocate for all emerging leaders in the workplace. She is always willing to take the time and provide constructive feedback/coaching, or help solve a challenge collaboratively. Her genuine caring attitude and commitment to her team are just two of the many qualities that make her stand out as a ‘women to watch’.” – Sarah Schaller, Regional Marketing Director, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

“In my role as Operations Manager, I have known Ali since she joined Gallagher. I’ve always been impressed with her innovative ideas and enthusiasm for expanding the wellbeing conversation beyond just fitness and nutrition. Her approach is very consultative and tailored to each client interaction and so well received. In short, Ali combines creativity, energy and a customized approach in her work, making her a “Woman to Watch.” – Tina Granger, Operations Manager, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.