Kuno S. Bell

Managing Partner, Pease Bell

Education: Juris doctor, Case Western Reserve School of Law; BBA in accounting, Cleveland State University

What I Look for in a Leader: Someone who does what is good for the team even if it goes against their own personal interests

What Motivates Me Right Now: Working toward creating a firm where people work less and get paid more — a firm where everyone has dinner with their family 365 days a year

My Leadership Style: Surround myself with smart, motivated people and count on them to make good decisions

What Would Surprise Someone to Learn About Me: I like Taylor Swift as much as I like Nine Inch Nails.

An Important Lesson I Learned: I cannot know everything, and I have to count on and trust my team to deal with the things they know better than me.

Outside of Work You’ll Find Me: Sitting in my backyard with my wife, looking at her flowers

A Cleveland Spot I Recommend: Bur Oak on the Black River 

If I Could Star in a TV Show or Movie: I would love to create a reality show involving a CPA firm.