Michael Pierce
The Austin Co.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
What Guides My Decision-Making: If you keep on doing the right things, the right things will happen.
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Pope John Paul II
Favorite Quote: “If you’re the leader and you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in a lot of trouble.” — Jack Welch
Most Important Leadership Quality: The ability to listen, communicate and take action
If I Could Have Any Other Job: A master distiller
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Always be thinking three to five years ahead and make sure that is a place that would be fulfilling for you.
Proudest Moment: Early in my career, realizing that the work I had sold was keeping an entire office busy — that I was responsible for their employment
Hobby/Passion: Cooking
If I Could Relive One Moment: I’d be there with my father once more before he died.