Jessica Zaugg

Jessica Zaugg

Age: 38

Title: Associate vice president, small commercial underwriting, Nationwide Insurance

Family: Husband Andrew Zaugg; daughters Taylor and Lauren; son Ethan

A reason why she is a Forty: As a Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden board director, she has helped increase community outreach at signature events.

What drives her: Her roots. “I grew up in a small town that revolved around community and family. My parents always told me I could do anything I set my mind to, and I wouldn't be here without them. My husband grew up similarly, and every day our children remind us it is the way we treat others that makes our community better,” she said.

An interesting fact about Zaugg: She leads Nationwide’s Des Moines Military Associate Resource Group as executive sponsor.