Gary Nesbit

Gary Nesbit is an experienced risk management professional with a strong background spanning several organizations. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Risk Management at Young Life since May 2015, Nesbit has previously held significant roles including Director of Risk & Insurance at Advance Auto Parts and Vice President of Procurement, Facilities, Travel & Supplier Diversity at Belk Inc. Notably, Nesbit's expertise in risk management has been recognized through prestigious awards such as the National Underwriter WC Champion Award and the Association of Financial Professionals Pinnacle Award. Nesbit's career began at St. Paul Insurance, where a long tenure focused on director-level risk management services established a solid foundation in the field. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Administration from Iowa State University's Ivy College of Business and a college preparatory high school diploma from Cedar Falls High School.