Youtube
Facebook
Twitter X
Spotify

Bio
Born and raised in Galveston, Texas, Jimmy Mallia grew up as one of five children. He attended O’Connell High School, where he was involved in football, track, and drama. In 1983, he moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas, graduating in 1987 with a degree in economics. During his time at UT, he was an active member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity serving as both pledge and president and was also part of the Texas Cowboys.After graduating, he relocated to Houston in 1988 and began his career at PaineWebber, later joining Great West Life. In 1993, he moved to Lafayette to lead the employee benefits division of a regional firm, a role he held until 2018. He then founded Mallia Benefits, which he successfully grew and eventually sold to Gallagher in 2021. He continues his work with Gallagher today.Mallia is the father of three daughters, now ages 32, 29, and 27, and the grandfather of three boys, ages 13, 11, and 7. He raised his daughters primarily on his own, creating deeply personal memories that would later inspire much of his songwriting.Though he has achieved significant success in business, his journey has been shaped by challenges as well. After more than 40 years of drinking and a near-fatal low point, he entered recovery and has remained committed to AA for the past three years. His life has included both great joy and profound loss, and he openly acknowledges that his story could easily unfold like a dramatic series.Mallia has been writing songs for more than fifteen years and plays acoustic guitar. His music rooted in folk and country influences draws heavily from his life, family, and personal experiences. Now 59, he is pursuing his longstanding dream of releasing his music publicly and performing on stage.His commitment to community service spans decades. He has served on numerous boards, including the Boys and Girls Club, Bishop’s Charity Opus Christi Magnum, Our Lady of Fatima Parish (Finance Chairman), Our Lady of Fatima Foundation (President), STM School Board (Chairman), STM Foundation, Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation (Treasurer), and the Day One Board. He has participated in Leadership Lafayette, Leadership Louisiana, and the Leader in Me educational program. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Acadiana Outreach Center, which provides shelter and support services for the homeless. Mallia is also a member of the Krewe of Gabriel and the Krewe of Bonaparte.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.