Michael Stanek

Education: EMBA in executive management, Baldwin-Wallace University; bachelor’s degree in accounting, Cleveland State University

What Guides My Decision Making: I handle all decisions from a basis of making sure that everyone affected by that decision is being treated fairly.

Favorite Quote: “Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s a day you’ve had everything to do and you’ve done it.” — Margaret Thatcher

First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Every morning after waking I perform a 3-minute stretching routine from Japan called Radio Taiso. 

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: My very first job was as a newspaper carrier for The Cleveland Press. I learned the importance of working through trying conditions (rain, snow, heavy papers) and providing good service. 

Hobby/Passion: I’m addicted to playing pickleball. I recently had the opportunity to play in the U.S. Open in Naples, Florida, and relished every moment of that experience.