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Piilani G. Benz
Chief Operations Officer
Property, Casualty, Life, Disability
Keys to Success:
Live life to the fullest. Be honest, loyal & respectful to all. Go above & beyond and always expect the best possible outcome for what you do. Your thoughts are like magnets; you attract what you think.
Early Life
I am a local PNW Native, I was born in Tacoma at St. Joseph Hospital and graduated from Curtis High School in University Place – Go Viks! Throughout high school I was in swimming, water polo, and business leadership and entrepreneurial programs. I went to Pierce College and obtained my business AA, then transferred to the University of Washington to complete my degree in International Business Marketing- Go Dawgs!
Work Experience
My mother started Alliance West Insurance, Inc. over 10 years ago in 2009. She started by herself, working 24/7, 365 days a year until she built the business to where we are today! I obtained my insurance license in 2018 when I graduated from High School and have worked side by side with her ever since. I love being able to work in the insurance industry because insurance is such an important part of everyone’s life, whether auto, home, life, or health insurance. It makes me proud to be able to find the right coverage and ensure that our clients are properly covered, to provide protection for the most important moments in their lives.
Hobbies
Outside of work, I enjoy dancing hula, surfing, and hiking! I have been dancing hula since I was 5 years old and still dance with the same teacher and hula troop today, Halau Hula OnaKama’ina Okapakipika. I travel to Hawaii frequently to visit family that I have there both on Oahu and Maui. I find myself dreaming of sweet Maui malasadas and fresh poke by the docks. I recently started getting more into hiking around different parts of Washington, the nature here is truly breathtaking. So, if you have any great hiking recommendations, please let me know! Other than that, I am also a huge food fanatic, on the weekends you can find me checking out different local eats & new spots. New restaurant recommendations are ALWAYS welcome, and 100% appreciated.
A Few of My Favorite Things
Favorite Movie: Blue Hawaii
Favorite Local Spot: Pomodoro Italian Restaurant & Bar
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit more about me and my history – I look forward to learning more about you in the future!
Mahalo, Piilani Benz
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