
Mike Toth
Westfield Bank
Education: MBA, Case Western Reserve University; bachelor’s degree in business administration, Miami University
What Guides My Decision Making: Keeping the team aligned with the original intent, purpose and objective
First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Skillfully dodge the exuberant dog as I sprint to the coffee pot
What Motivates Me: I’m fueled by gratitude and work with integrity and determination to best serve those around me.
Most Important Leadership Quality: Resilience. Life is measured by resilient progress — it isn’t simply pass/fail.
If I Could Have Any Other Job: I’d satisfy my need for adventure and exploration by being a commercial seaplane pilot.
My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: Working at the May Company in the early ’90s taught me the importance of teamwork, the value of being openminded and the benefit to others of staying positive.
Hobby/Passion: Aviation. Being at a different altitude adjusts my attitude!