Fred DiSanto

Chairman & CEO, Ancora

Education: MBA, Weatherhead School of Management; bachelor’s degree in management science, Case Western Reserve University

What Success Looks Like to Me: Success to me is getting up every day and the feeling that I can’t wait to get to work.

What I Look for in a Leader: Someone who is confident, can make decisions, is engaging and treats people with respect

Favorite Quote: “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”

What Motivates Me Right Now: I love what I do, I like winning and I really like giving back.

My Leadership Style: Inclusive, confident and lead by example

An Important Lesson I Learned: You’re going to fail. Just learn from it and keep trying. Hard work pays off.

Outside of Work You’ll Find Me: I like to play golf and go out to restaurants.

A Cleveland Spot I Recommend: Sara’s or Maxi’s