Owner, Ahrens Benefits Company
With the organization since: 2008
In current position since: 2008.
Education: Master of Science degree in health education.
Career Highlights: Twenty-five-year teaching experience in the Rochester City School District as a health education teacher.
Current affiliations: NABIP, Greece, Gates-Chili and Spencerport Chambers of Commerce.
How do you describe your managerial philosophy or approach? “The most important thing to me is that every agent on my team succeeds. We have a family atmosphere at work.”
What skills make you an effective leader? “I’m highly organized and make sure that the whole team is meeting their deadlines.
How can the healthcare industry in the region be improved? “Health insurance premiums need to be affordable for everyone.”
What do you do for fun? “Travel – we like to cruise. Go to the theater to see Broadway musicals.”