Joe Valerio

Current

Managing Director, Vice President at Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Motivational Speaker at Gridiron Concepts, Ltd.

Past

Senior Vice President at Willis
Account Executive at Marsh
Professional Football Player at Kansas City Chiefs

Sports Anchor and Talk Radio Host at KMBC Channel 9 and KCFX 101.1FM

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Education

University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Ridley High School

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Connections

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Industry

Insurance

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Joe Valerio’s Experience

Managing Director, Vice President

Wells Fargo Insurance Services

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WFC; Insurance industry)

August 2007 — Present (2 years)

Responsible for overall growth and leadership as well as implementation of Wells Fargo’s strategic goals and objectives for the Philadelphia area. Ongoing responsibilities include: setting the strategic plan and leading transformational change towards office efficiency; spearheading the business development process and providing sales leadership and coaching; identifying merger and acquisition opportunities; and managing the budget and P&L process to maximize revenue growth and profitability.
Motivational Speaker

Gridiron Concepts, Ltd.

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

1991 — Present (18 years)

Serve as a keynote speaker and organizational consultant to a variety of companies, emphasizing individual and team development. Have worked with numerous business and adult groups and over 150 elementary, middle, and high schools on a variety topics including drug awareness, sportsmanship, and the importance of education.
Senior Vice President

Willis

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WSH; Insurance industry)

1999 — 2007 (8 years)

Supported the Regional Executive Officer in all operational aspects the Northeast Region’s nine offices in the New England, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. areas. Provided ongoing development and implementation of a nationally consistent service platform that integrated sales, service, and marketing processes; promoted Willis’ financial goals; pursued world-class quality in all client deliverables; and guaranteed delivery of the promises we made to our clients. Planned and directed all aspects of operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. Responsible for the attainment of short and long-term financial and operational goals. Directed the training and development of the organization’s sales, broking, and service associates to ensure future growth. Demonstrated expertise in a variety of the firm’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relied on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals through teamwork and shared vision.
Account Executive

Marsh

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MMC; Insurance industry)

1997 — 1999 (2 years)

Account Executive in Marsh Inc.’s Sports, Hospitality, & Gaming Global Industry Specialty Resource Group. Was active in all facets of professional and amateur sports organizations’ risk management programs. Developed a Personal Lines Program that focused on the insurance needs of high profile professional athletes and entertainers.
Professional Football Player

Kansas City Chiefs

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Sports industry)

1991 — 1997 (6 years)

Started at several positions on the offensive line and hold an unofficial NFL record for the most touchdowns by an offensive lineman (4). Three of those passes are from the legendary Joe Montanana. Became actively involved in the Kansas City community, established and maintained charitable foundation “Joe Valerio Centers on Kids” for a local children’s hospital, nominated as NFL Man of the Year in 1995 for outstanding community service.
Sports Anchor and Talk Radio Host

KMBC Channel 9 and KCFX 101.1FM

(Entertainment industry)

1994 — 1996 (2 years)

Anchored sports segment of live news broadcasts, reported live from sporting events, and conducted interviews of local sports celebrities.

As a Talk Show Co-host, handled post-game analysis on “Chiefs Fox Fan Talk”, a two-hour call-in show.

Joe Valerio’s Education

University of Pennsylvania

M.S. , Organizational Dynamics , September 2002 — May 2007
University of Pennsylvania

B.A. , Economics , 1987 — 1991

Activities and Societies:

Activities and Honors: Undergraduate Economics Society, Sphinx Honor Society, Captain of Varsity Football Team, recognized as All-American, All-Ivy League, All-ECAC, and team Most Valuable Player. Elected to the University of Pennsylvania Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
Ridley High School

1984 — 1987

Additional Information

Joe Valerio’s Websites:

Joe Valerio’s Groups:

March of Dimes
Garnet Valley High School Football
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
National Football League Retired Players Association
NFL Alumni Chapter