UP CLOSE: Greg Winter

Greg Winter

DENVER-BASED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PRODUCER FOR THE MOUNTAIN WEST REGION

Lockton Cos. L.L.C.

PREVIOUS POSITION: Denver-based sales representative for Assurant Employee Benefits, Assurant Inc.

GOALS FOR NEW POSITION: Becoming that resource for my clients ... to make sure there are no gaps in their risk management strategy.

CHALLENGES FACING INDUSTRY: The Affordable Care Act. Insurance is very complex, and with the ACA coming into play, it's made it even more difficult for employers and employees and consultants.

FIRST INDUSTRY JOB: Sales representative for Assurant Employee Benefits.

WHAT SURPRISED ME: The amount of options and complexity in insurance. I didn't know how many variables there were.

ADVICE: It's one from Colin Powell: “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.”

OUTSIDE THE INDUSTRY, A DREAM JOB: An activities director in a tropical destination. It's helping people have fun while you are having fun.

HOBBIES: I have a 16-month-old son. My hobbies have changed a bit. Spending time with my son Oliver and my wife Merissa. If I am not doing that, I enjoy skiing, golfing and fishing.

THING MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME: One of my hobbies is fishing. I really enjoy fly fishing.

FAVORITE MEAL: If I had to pick it would be rack of lamb, French fries and asparagus.

FAVORITE BOOK: I have a favorite author. Tom Wolfe. “A Man in Full” is a favorite of his.

CAN'T-MISS TELEVISION SHOW: “Suits.”

BEST CITY: I live in it. Denver.