TIMOTHY GASPAR
Age: 33
CEO
GASPAR INSURANCE SERVICES

Recent business achievements: Founded Gaspar Insurance in 2008 and has grown the business dramatically

Awards and recognition: San Fernando Valley Business Journal 40 under 40; Trusted Advisor Award; Warner Center Chamber of Commerce 2015 Small Businessperson of the Year

Other professional roles: Member of the Mercury Insurance Producer Council and the Hanover Insurance Producer Council

When Timothy Gaspar started Gaspar Insurance Services in 2008, he had only one other person on staff and just $2 million in premium. Today, his company boasts a staff of 30 and a book of business of $28 million and growing. Gaspar also serves as the chairman of the board for the West Valley YMCA and a board member for the West Valley Boys and Girls Club. He also established the Gaspar Entrepreneurship Scholarship at California State University Northridge.