Wilmington's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022: Gino Galutera
Age: 39
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Employer: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Job title: Associate Vice Chancellor, Business Services
Family: Partner, Drew, and two rescue dogs -- a boxer named Charlee and a border collie mix named George
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science from Furman University; MBA from The Citadel
What community and professional groups are you affiliated with? Stonewall Sports, Tennis4All, USTA, NACAS, NACCU, AAHSE
What are your guiding principles? We are all a lot more alike than we are different. In business and in life, I always like to focus on the things that unite us vs. the things that divide us.
How do you volunteer your time in the community? Board member with Stonewall Sports Wilmington and Tennis4All; they are both organizations that promote inclusivity and diversity in sports.
Who has helped you achieve success in your life and career? My parents. They emigrated from the Philippines so I can have a better life in the US. Becoming an American citizen was one of the most profound occasions in my life, and I am glad to contribute in the communities I serve.
What goal would you like to accomplish before turning 40? I’m actually almost 40, so everything now is just icing on the cake.
What's your favorite book? “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek
What are your hobbies? Keeping active with tennis and volleyball, keeping cultured with travel and community events.
What's your most prized possession? I can’t think of anything, except that I’d rather collect experiences and not things.
If you had a theme song for your life, what would it be? “You Better Work” by Britney Spears
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington's 40 Under 40: Gino Galutera
