Kevin J. Nowak

President & CEO, CHN Housing Partners/Believe Mortgage

Education: Juris doctor, University of Michigan Law School; bachelor’s degree, University of Michigan

How I Approach My Day: I start each day with being thankful for the gifts given to me and trying to spend time with my family and working out. This gets me into the right mindset. From there, I spend time prioritizing the strategic edges of the day that will move the needle. I wind down the day with preparation for the next day and quality family time, keeping myself centered on what is important both professionally and personally.

What Success Looks Like to Me: Whether at work or home, success to me is leaving the world better than I found it.

Favorite Quote: “What will your legacy be?”

What Motivates Me Right Now: Removing barriers to success. Whether the barriers are for our customers, our organization or our industry, I’m determined to help create an enabling environment that allows us to achieve our goals and maximize our impact.

What Would Surprise Someone to Learn About Me: I was an intramural co-ed inner tube water polo champion at U of M.