Maggie Gooch, 31
Agency owner
Business: Maggie Gooch State Farm
Lives in: St. Marys
Professional responsibilities: To help keep the people of our community insured appropriately and actually understand their insurance by providing a level of service I would want my family to receive.
Community Involvement: I am an active member of the Camden Chamber of Commerce. I also serve as a board member for King of Peace Episcopal Day School.
Why did you go into your particular field? My dad said “Why not Insurance?” I never intended to go into insurance, but once I got here, I knew I found where I needed to be. I’ve have always wanted to be able to help people and what better way then help protect them from unforeseen events that can be life altering.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? President of the United States.
What was your first job? Old Navy Sales associate.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Be a leader. Be good.
What’s your favorite thing about your job? My customers! The relationships I have built with our Farm-ily is beyond what I could have imagined.
What do you know now that you wish you knew when you first started your career? Everything will turn out all right if you do two things: Consistently make decisions that are in line with your values and be willing to work hard.
Who do you consider to be your greatest mentor and why? My parents. They have always been there for me giving me the best advice and always supportive.
When you’re not at work, what do you do to relax? Anything Disney! If we aren’t at Disney, you will find my family and me at the many amazing community events we have in town!
What is something about you that most people don’t know? I used to be a competitive gymnast growing up! Coach Yuri is the best!
How do you hope to grow in your career? I would like to continue to grow my business by educating people about insurance, as well as being more involved in the community. I think Camden County and its people are so special.
If you couldn’t do what you’re doing now, what would you be doing? I don’t even know. I really think I found my passion with insurance.