Nemer, R.J.

Education: J.D., University of Akron School of Law; bachelor’s degree in business administration, University of Akron

What Guides My Decision Making: Empathy, honesty and tenacity

Favorite Quote: “For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be ... I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over again.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald

What Motivates Me: The creativity and the drive of University of Akron students motivates me to create even more opportunities for them. Their potential is limitless.

Most Important Leadership Quality: A commitment to listening — having empathy for others’ situations to create a culture of positivity to beget more positivity and foster meaningful results.

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: Ice cream scooper at Baskin-Robbins. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur and have the opportunity to work for myself.