
Michael A. Rossi
Directional Capital
Education: Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in accounting, John Carroll University
Favorite Quote: “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” — Benjamin Franklin
Whom I Would Call for Advice: Kenn Ricci, my friend and partner for 42 years
Most Important Leadership Quality: To lead, you need to be a good listener.
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Problem-solving is an art, and it requires patience.
My Biography Would Be Called: The Lucky One
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: “Work hard, play hard, but stop to smell the roses because life goes by fast.”