Smith, Robert C.
Cerity Partners
Education: Master’s degree in business administration, Duquesne University; bachelor’s degree in business administration
Favorite Quote: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” ― Teddy Roosevelt
Who I Would Call for Advice: Mike DeWine
Most Inspiring Person: My wife, Susan
Ferraro Smith
Best Advice: Being right is irrelevant; what are you going to do about it?
Important Lesson Learned: The skills that got me to one level of my career were not the ones I needed most in the latter part of my career.
Most Important Skill: Collaborating to work for greater good
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: “Make a
difference.”