Hurtuk, Brian
Colliers International
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting,
Case Western Reserve University
First Job: Ernst & Ernst (now known as EY)
Toughest Challenge: Transitioning from a
salary-based position to a commission structure
Greatest Inspiration: My dad. He worked tirelessly as a machinist for the Warner & Swasey Co. for 52 years and rarely complained.
Favorite Quote: From the St. Peter Chanel High School Alma Mater: “To Seek What Is Above.”
How I Motivate Others: Helping them see
their potential down the road. Life is a marathon, not a sprint.
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Work for any president in the White House
Proudest Moment: The birth of my three children ― Katie, Megan and Brian
Most Important Skill: Don’t take no for an answer.
Fun Fact: I was accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.