Richard Pace

CEO, Cumberland Development LLC

Education: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, University of Michigan

How I Approach My Day: I begin each day with prayer and Bible study. This gives me the insight to put the events of the day into proper context.

Favorite Quote: “Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity and hardihood — the virtues that made America. The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” — Theodore Roosevelt

My Leadership Style: Collaborative. I enjoy working with people who are brighter and more creative than I am. It is a thrill to create a whole that is greater than its parts.

Outside of Work You’ll Find Me: Exploring and analyzing places that create wonderful experiences, from the architecture of the Arcade to the beauty of the art museum and the orchestra to the serenity of the Metroparks

A Cleveland Spot I Recommend: The Eastman Reading Garden. It was artfully designed by Maya Lin and is a secluded oasis in the heart of Downtown.