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UP CLOSE: John Schack

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UP CLOSE: John Schack

SAN DIEGO-BASED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

ACI Specialty Benefits Corp.

PREVIOUS POSITION: San Diego-based chief sales officer for Hub International Insurance Services Inc.

LOOKING FORWARD TO: The ultimate goal for me is to take my skill set and, over time, make ACI a professional household name when it comes to wellness programs for large companies as well as the concierge benefits that are available for companies and employee assistance programs. My job is to grow that footprint in the U.S. and internationally.

CHALLENGES FACING INDUSTRY: With health care costs increasing, a lot of (human resources) directors don't understand the return on investment for wellness programs and (employee assistance) programs. It's an educational sell or consultation. They'll understand that through healthier minds and bodies, they reduce health care costs.

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The outlook is very positive. The environment in the workplace today is not what it was years ago. To attract and retain good talent, you have to have perks. A good wellness program and an EAP support that.

FIRST INDUSTRY JOB: Intern at a small property/casualty and employee benefits firm outside of Los Angeles.

WHAT STOOD OUT: You need to look behind the product or service offering. When a distraught employee or student calls in for help, it's amazing the lives we are touching and making a difference in.

OUTSIDE THE INDUSTRY, A DREAM JOB: Surfing instructor.

HOBBIES: Surfing, cooking and spending time with my family.

WHEN I RETIRE: Travel.

FAVORITE MEAL: My wife's lasagna.

CAN'T-MISS TELEVISION SHOW: “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.”