Peter Zipp: Allstate Insurance

I count myself blessed for all I have. I was born in Pennsylvania, where I was on my own as a teen. I put myself through high school, college at Millersville University (accounting) and Grand Canyon University, where I earned an MBA.

From there, I jumped into Phoenix’s thriving construction industry. But after 9/11, I went into business for myself in the Southwest Valley. I then purchased this Allstate agency in 2011.

Service is an important part of what I do. I serve as Assistant Scout Master for Scout Troop 90 and work with the District to develop programming and events. In addition, I sit on the executive board at Grand Canyon Council. I also volunteer with the Buckeye Police Foundation and Homeless Youth Connection, and I work with area schools in getting teens to pledge not to text and drive and help build a bridge between education and industry. I really do believe that you get a lot more out of life if you give a lot!