Maxfield, Harold (Hal)

Education: J.D., Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law; bachelor’s degree in accounting, Baldwin Wallace 

What Guides My Decision Making: I like to fully understand my desired outcome and how it aligns with our objectives. For all major decisions at Cavitch, we like to build a consensus among our shareholders before we take action. 

Favorite Quote: “You are never wrong for doing the right thing.” — Mark Twain

What Motivates Me: I am primarily motivated by fear of failure. 

Most Important Leadership Quality: Being able to make decisions that are averse to your own personal interest

If I Could Have Any Other Job: School teacher 

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: My first job was a stock boy at Kmart. I learned that even working at the lowest level, you had to get to work on time and work hard.  

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Racer X from Speed Racer because he anonymously works to save the day

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