Mike Conway
Beverage Distributors
Education: Master’s degree in business administration, Case Western Reserve University; bachelor’s degree, Georgetown University
What Guides My Decision-Making: I always try to receive opinions from those I work with and use those to help me make decisions.
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Sun Tzu. His concept of “observe and adapt” is great in business.
Favorite Quote: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney
Most Important Leadership Quality: Being around and seeing how the company operates shows others that you are making decisions for the betterment of the company and them.
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Always be present. Don’t just be around the people you work with physically, but put the phone away and be there mentally as well.
Hobby/Passion: I love to spend time with my wife and three kids.