Jerry Grisko

President & CEO, CBIZ Inc.

Education: Juris doctor, Case Western Reserve University; bachelor’s degree in business administration, Kent State University 

What Success Looks Like to Me: Professionally, it means exceeding the expectations of our stakeholders (team members, clients, shareholders and others) while building a team that’s growing personally and professionally. Personally, it’s earning the respect and admiration of those closest to me — the people who understand the decisions I make and the values behind them.

What I Look for in a Leader: I look for leaders with integrity first — everything else builds from there. 

Favorite Quote: “To whom much is given, much is expected.” It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t a privilege — it’s a responsibility.

What Motivates Me Right Now: Identifying, developing and empowering the next generation of our leaders

An Important Lesson I Learned: It’s OK to be wrong, but it’s not OK to stay wrong.

Outside of Work You’ll Find Me: I’m most often with my family, staying active — typically cycling — or enjoying time at beautiful Chautauqua Lake, and often combining all three whenever possible.