Gary Schlesinger
About Gary Schlesinger
Gary Schlesinger is a Regional Leader at Primerica, where he focuses on educating families about financial independence and training new agents. He has a background in business administration and has held various roles in retail and loss prevention prior to his current position.
Current Role at Primerica
Gary Schlesinger serves as a Regional Leader at Primerica, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's presence by locating and training new agents throughout the United States. Schlesinger is dedicated to helping families achieve financial independence by educating them on financial principles that are often overlooked in traditional education. His work involves providing financial solutions to a diverse clientele, including large corporations, small businesses, and individuals.
Previous Experience in Retail and Loss Prevention
Before joining Primerica, Gary Schlesinger accumulated valuable experience in various retail and loss prevention roles. He worked at Walmart as a Loss Prevention specialist from 2011 to 2014, where he focused on safeguarding company assets. Schlesinger also held positions at Pier 1 Imports as a Sales Lead from 2015 to 2016, and at Sheetz as a Shift Supervisor from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as an Inventory Control Specialist at Academy Sports + Outdoors for one year in 2015 to 2016.
Education and Academic Background
Gary Schlesinger studied at Norfolk State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current role at Primerica. Prior to university, he attended Forest Park Senior High School from 2005 to 2009.
Focus on Financial Education
In his current role, Gary Schlesinger emphasizes the importance of financial education for families. He teaches principles related to budgeting, protection, and investing—topics that are often not covered in traditional schooling. Schlesinger's mission aligns with Primerica's goal of helping families become properly protected, debt-free, and financially independent. His efforts contribute to empowering individuals with knowledge that can lead to better financial decisions.