Gary Hall, Jr. OLY

Doer
DISC Type : sd

Leadership Board at National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute

Del Mar, California, United States

Overview

Gary Hall, Jr. is a 10-time Olympic medalist in swimming and an Olympic Hall of Fame inductee. He leverages his athletic accomplishments to be a prominent diabetes advocate and healthcare-focused board member, with expertise in strategic alliances, patient engagement, and medical research.

Beyond his professional advocacy, Gary is the founder of a successful learn-to-swim school in California. He has shown immense personal resilience after losing his home and Olympic medals in a fire, an event that highlighted his deep connection to the Olympic community.

After a fire destroyed his home and possessions, the International Olympic Committee replaced all 10 of his Olympic medals.

Personality Overview

Long-term Focused

Deliberate Doer

Risk-Accepting

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Diabetes Advocacy
With over 20 years of experience, he has testified before the Senate on healthcare and actively promotes new therapies like inhalable insulin.
Healthcare Innovation
As a board member at Sanford Health, he oversees medical research and has expressed strong interest in potential cures for Type 1 Diabetes.
Youth Athlete Development
Serves on the board of the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute and co-authored a consensus statement on best practices for young athletes.

Media Appearances

How a diabetes diagnosis of the world’s fastest swimmer led to post‑competitive advocacy and a leadership role on the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute board. Featured in Sports Business Journal

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"We're not in this alone" – Gary Hall, Jr. on winning Olympic gold with Type‑1 Diabetes and his work with the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute. Featured in Diabetes Connections

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Work History

9-2011 - 6-2025
Leadership Board at National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute
1-2022 - 3-2025
Secretary, Research & World Clinic Board at Sanford Health
4-2019 - 1-2022
Vice Chairman, International Board at Sanford Health
1-2022 - 1-2025
Founder at Sea Monkeys Swimming
8-2019 - 7-2020
Patient Advocacy Consultant at MannKind Corporation

Education

1995 - 1996
Education details unavailable from Arizona State University
1993 - 1994
Education details unavailable from The University of Texas at Austin

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Exp : 11 Location : Del Mar, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Leadership Board at National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute
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Insights For Selling To Gary

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gary is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gary

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gary move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Gary take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Gary

Personality Compatibility


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