A CONVERSATION WITH JON ARLOTTA
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Jon Arlotta is a man with his feet firmly planted on the ground. He’s worked for CVS Caremark since graduating college in 2002, first as an account manager, and has risen through the corporate ranks to become vice president of employer sales. He married in 2014 and recently became a first-time father with twins. Arlotta is one of many second-generation clients that we’re so humbled and honored to serve. We appreciate his father recommending that he check us out. We must be doing something right! We spoke with Arlotta in Denver, in between one of his many business trips.
their way to tell me what a great leader he was and how wonderful he was to work for. He’s taught me a lot of life lessons that I appreciate more and more as I get older.
W H AT I S YO U R E A R L I E S T M E M O R Y ?
W H AT WA S YO U R F I R S T PAY I N G J O B ?
I grew up in suburban Chicago, so I have great memories going to Cubs games with my family. I’m a huge Cubs fan. I was fortunate to see the Cubs in the World Series this year at Wrigley Field, which brought back wonderful memories from my childhood.
I worked in a local sporting goods store as a kid, probably at 12 or 13. I’d ride my bike to and from the store where I stocked shelves and organized the back of the store. I loved it. It taught me a lot about responsibility, which has stuck with me.
W H O W E R E YO U R C H I L D H O O D H E R O E S ?
YO U P L AY E D R U N N I N G B A C K F O R T H E
W H O A R E YO U R H E R O E S N O W ?
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY HUSKIES.
I was really into sports as a kid, and at that time in Chicago, the Bulls and Michael Jordon were so successful. Michael Jordan was an idol of mine. I certainly looked up to my parents, too. I’ve always tried to emulate my father. We have a great relationship and my respect for him grows every day. I am fortunate to work for the same company he worked for in the past, and have met people who have gone out of
W H AT WA S T H AT L I K E A N D W H AT D I D
W H AT I S T H E O N E Q U A L I T Y YO U T H I N K B E S T D E S C R I B E S YO U ?
Loyalty. To family, friends and co-workers. Along those lines, I follow through on commitments. My family and friends can count on me to do what I say, and always honor any commitment I make.
F O OT B A L L T E AC H A B O U T L I F E ?
It was a great experience. I played in high school and was fortunate to get the opportunity to play there. But I only competed two seasons, as injuries forced me to hang it up. Football taught me the value of teamwork and leadership, which carries into my job today.