June 5, 2023, Chicago, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Kalamazoo, Phoenix, and Tucson: Gibson is pleased to announce Kylie Staples as Arizona Market and Sales Leader. She is an experienced consultant with a demonstrated history of supporting organizations as they navigate their risk and health benefits. As market leader, she will be responsible for driving strategy, executing growth plans, and managing client relationships, all while leading and growing the team.
“We're incredibly excited to welcome Kylie to our team here at Gibson. Her impressive background aligns perfectly with our goals and will strengthen our capabilities in Arizona. We are confident that Kylie’s leadership will foster growth for our quickly expanding team,” says Mike Petefish, Arizona Benefits Consultant.
“The incredibly talented people, the can-do attitude, and the infectious positivity is what excites me most about joining the Gibson team," says Kylie. “They are innovative, community- and values-oriented, agile, collaborative, and get things done—just what the Arizona market needs!”
Prior to joining Gibson, Kylie spent over 10 years in the health and benefits space, both on the carrier and broker side. She has in-depth P&C experience as well. Most recently, Staples served as Vice President, Strategic Relationship Manager in the Arizona Market at Aon, representing health and benefits, risk, retirement, and human capital solutions. She has worked with numerous private and public sector clients over the years and has extensive knowledge of health funding approaches, wellness, consumer engagement strategies, long-term cost control techniques, and vendor management. She is also experienced with private equity backed companies, PEO exits, transactions, and M&A solutions.
Kylie is extremely involved in her community, serving on the board of the Arizona Foundation for Women, as a member of the Alliance of M&A Advisors, and as a member of the SHRM Executive Network. She is the founder of HR in the Valley and Arizona Women in M&A and Private Equity.
