John G. Gantz, Jr. is a member of NCLD’s Benefit Committee. He is a former chairman of the Board of NCLD and has been on the board of directors since 1989.

He is the Executive Vice President of Collins Consulting with more than fifty years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining Collins Consulting in 2006, he was President of the Argonaut Insurance Co., a Principal of Swiss Re New Markets, Executive Vice President of Swiss Re America, founding head of its Alternative Risk Management Division, and led various units at American International Group.  John holds a BA from Brown University and an MBA from New York University.

Why have you chosen to be a member of the Board of Directors at the National Center for Learning Disabilities?

“As a father and grandfather of children with leaning and attention issues, I have seen firsthand how early intervention and access to the right resources can make a significant and positive impact on their future.  But there continues to be insufficient understanding of these issues in our schools, in our legislatures, in the business community and among the general public.  NCLD is at the forefront of driving change, and I am proud to contribute to building awareness and providing resources to help all children and adults with learning and attention issues achieve their full potential.”