Her Story
About Aimee
Aimee DeGregory is a government medical equipment sales professional with nearly eight years of experience at CME Corp., where she serves government customers and helps facilities identify and procure appropriate medical equipment and supplies. Her work includes government account management, contracts, quoting, large-scale projects, customer service, and supporting facilities such as military bases, state and local government entities, and prisons. Prior to joining CME Corp., she spent six years as an Account Manager at ChemArt and built additional experience through restaurant management, door-to-door sales, real estate, and customer service. Aimee has built her career through hard work, persistence, and a strong commitment to integrity, despite not having a college degree. She credits the advice of a former basketball coach and his wife, who encouraged her to understand that many career paths remain available without a degree, provided she was willing to work harder and remain persistent. Her accomplishments have been recognized through two Project of the Year awards, multiple Budget Buster Awards and many other goal setting awards. Beyond her professional work, Aimee is a lifelong member of the VFW Auxiliary and remains actively involved in supporting veterans and civic initiatives. She volunteers at veterans events and participates in legislative activity at the Rhode Island State House, as well as volunteering with local and national politicians. Throughout her professional and personal life, she emphasizes integrity, authenticity, truthful relationships, supportive leadership, patience, and the belief that consistent effort can create meaningful opportunities.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Aimee
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to hard work, persistence, and integrity. I grew up with limited financial resources and did not earn a college degree, so I understood that I would need to work hard and create opportunities for myself. Throughout my career, I have approached every position with determination and made sure that whatever I did, I did it with integrity. When I was not promoted, I did not blame others; instead, I moved forward and looked for the next opportunity.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I received was that there are many things you can accomplish without a college degree, but you have to be prepared to work harder than the average person. My former basketball coach and his wife gave me this advice when I was graduating from high school and was worried about not having the money to attend college. Their guidance helped me understand that a degree is not the only path to building a successful career, but determination, hard work, and persistence are essential.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering sales is to be patient. Sales is a career where you plant a seed and allow it to grow over time. You should not expect to make a significant amount of money immediately because building relationships, developing opportunities, and establishing yourself takes time. When that investment finally begins to pay off, the results can be well worth the patience and persistence required.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that matter most to me are integrity, authenticity, and good leadership. I have always believed in doing things with integrity and working hard while remaining truthful and authentic in the way I interact with others. I also value having a supportive and effective leader, and I am grateful to have had that kind of leadership.
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