Jim Stouffer
Catawba Island Club
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Miami University
What Guides My Decision-Making: Mutual respect and empathy for the customer and teammates
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: President Dwight
D. Eisenhower
Favorite Quote: “The days are long; the years are short.”
Most Important Leadership Quality: Persistence and determination
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Micro-observe — not micro-manage. Observe first, manage second.
Proudest Moment: Marrying the love of my life and the birth of my five children
My Biography Would Be Called: Always Begin with Kindness
Biggest Regret: Not having time with parents and family. They passed away too soon in my life.
Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: Tom Hanks — kind and fun-loving