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Kenn Ricci
Directional Capital
Education: Cleveland State University College of Law; University of Notre Dame
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Nelson Mandela
Favorite Quote: “The happiest people I know are the people I don’t know well.”
Whom I Would Call for Advice: Mike Rossi, my partner for 42 years
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Motivational speaker
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Don’t miss the five best days of your life!