Andrew Watts

Proprietor, Cordelia + ROSY, Midwest Nice Hospitality

Education: High School

What Success Looks Like to Me: Proving you can accomplish anything you dream right here, leaving this place significantly better than you found it and empowering folks to do meaningful, soul-fulfilling work

What I Look for in a Leader: Being the example of positivity and relentless “where there’s a will there’s a way” attitude

Favorite Quote: “Don’t argue with fools; folks from afar can’t tell who’s who.” — Jay-Z

What Motivates Me Right Now: Our team. They are such talented, deeply caring, passionate, hardworking and community-minded folks. There is nothing they can’t accomplish with the right support and platform. We’re just getting started.

My Leadership Style: Put the right people in the right places. Trust, support and mentor them, but get out of the way.

What Would Surprise Someone to Learn About Me: I was raised by two pastors.