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Brian Zimmerman
Cleveland Metroparks
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison
What Guides My Decision-Making: Common sense
Favorite Quote: “T.N.T.” (Today, not tomorrow)
Most Important Leadership Quality: Executing, moving the needle and getting things done
If I Could Have Any Other Job: I’m right where I want be.
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Work hard, never quit and always focus.