Rollins, Jim

Education: BBA, accounting and human resource management, Ohio University

What Guides My Decision Making: My personal values and our firm core values 

A Historical Figure Who Inspires Me: John D. Rockefeller — like him or hate him, he was a big part of Cleveland history, an accountant by trade and always knew his numbers. 

Favorite Quote: I don’t know if it is my favorite, but I consistently think about the following quote by Peter Drucker: “It’s amazing how many of the things we do will never be missed, and nothing is less productive than making more efficient something that should not be done in the first place.” 

Most Important Leadership Quality: Empathy 

Proudest Moment: Watching my three children grow into adults 

My Biography Would Be Titled: Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Turnaround Story 

What I’d Tell My 16-Year-Old Self: Invest in technology, do your homework and do not sell the ’66 Pontiac GT