Cimperman, Joe

Education: John Carroll University

Favorite Quote: “Per aspera ad astra” — it’s a Latin phrase that translates to “through asperities to the stars.”

Most Important Leadership Quality: I think the most important leadership quality is when you just talk to people. Don’t look over their shoulder for the next big meet.

Proudest Moment: The thing that I’m most proud of personally is seeing the incredible individuals my son and daughter are becoming. And the thing that I’m most proud of professionally is that I work with outstanding people who created the first demographic pivot in Cleveland in 40 years with more growth than loss.

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: I worked at Wendy’s in the Halle Building in the food court when I was 14-and-a-half. What did I learn? If you lean, you clean.

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: I think I’d be, or would like to be, Phil Dunphy from Modern Family. I just like his general demeanor and his spirit.