I have been a professional in the employee benefits insurance industry for over 30 years, and self-employed for over a dozen years, doing business in both San Diego and Chicago. I spent over 40 years as a Chicago native and decided to expand my business reach to San Diego almost 4 years ago. I formed a free B2B networking group in both IL and CA to expand my professional networking reach. Weather, outdoor activity, healthy eating, travel, and music are important to me. I also enjoy cooking and taking photos of nature. Integrity, communication, respect, compassion, and professionalism are very important to me and I seek these qualities in those who I surround myself with.
About Leen Ghandour
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
2 adult children and one brother are my blood family
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love helping businesses to navigate the challenges of healthcare insurance in making it easier to understand and more affordable
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be Humble and Kind, listen to the song by Tim McGraw
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Semi retired and traveling bucket list destinations
Leen Ghandour & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
KingFisher, The Congress Cafe, Born & Raised rooftop, El Agave, Bali Hai
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Since fall of 2019
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
John Donaldson, a kind 82-year-old former merchant marine, who has generously allowed me and many others to recreationally sail with him. He always has great information to share.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Old Town brings fond memories of my mom
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The beautiful surroundings of nature and the diversity of ocean, mountains, and desert within close proximity
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Brad Weber, because he nominated me to be a part of this and I feel honored and would like to learn more about how we can help one another in business. I would meet at The Congress Cafe in Old Town.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I don’t watch TV but I would choose When Harry Met Sally for a movie
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I feel homesick more often than most people think
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
God
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
God first, my kids second
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Children, friends, love
