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Membership Spotlight: Todd Weithman
Sunday, March 13, 2022
By: Paul J. CynkarAdvancing the Leadership Mindset
Finding Success in the Success of Others
Paul Cynkar, March 2022
This is another in a series of member profiles based on discovery interview questions that were designed to get an up close view of the traits and strengths of the members who provide leadership to this organization.
Membership Spotlight: Todd Weithman
Fortunate, Trustworthy, Family Man
Finding Success in the Success of Others
Paul Cynkar, March 2022
This is another in a series of member profiles based on discovery interview questions that were designed to get an up close view of the traits and strengths of the members who provide leadership to this organization.
Membership Spotlight: Todd Weithman
Fortunate, Trustworthy, Family Man
Tell us about yourself. Give us three facts that include information about your family, your career and your pastimes.I am a certified financial planner and partner with Ken Carey, another Rotarian. I’ve been married to my wife, Sheri, for 28 years. We have three girls. The oldest, Lexi, is a nurse in Cincinnati. Our middle daughter, Ava, is a student at the University of Cincinnati. Our youngest, Sophia, is a student at Olentangy High School. All three daughters play or have played volleyball so we’ve spent a lot of time at their games. Our calendars are full of volleyball games and tourneys all around the country between January and July. Beyond that, I like to golf, sail and take our pontoon boat out on Alum Creek.
How long have you belonged to Rotary? What’s the best thing about membership?
I joined Rotary in 1996 at the same time as Charlie Vestey. The best thing about Rotary is the relationships built with other members. I have always found that I have been able to meet great people and build strong friendships through Rotary.
As you look back on your life and your career, where and when did you have the biggest impact on others? Who was impacted and how?
I have served as a mentor for many people in business, sports and life. I talk them through the things they are going through and discuss options and strategies to help them succeed. Often the focus is education and their career.
As you look back, which of the opportunities you’ve had has been the most fulfilling to you personally? Why?
It has been very fulfilling for me to raise my family, provide for them and give them an opportunity to do the things they want to do. I enjoy watching them thrive!
Describe the most challenging project you’ve ever worked on. What was your role? What was the result?
It was volleyball related. I helped a coach start his own Club from scratch. Now he has hundreds of kids in his program. The challenge was much the same as someone starting a new business.
What are some things you are passionate about? What really excites you? What gets your adrenalin flowing? What makes your heart sing?
Financial planners are pretty even-keeled people. We counsel our clients to minimize emotion in their investments. I certainly am passionate about watching my kids play volleyball. That said, I am also passionate about helping people. I like to give back to others. I have been involved in a basketball league for underprivileged kids. Not a lot of people know that my daughter Ava had brain cancer back in 2017 and my wife is still dealing with breast cancer. So calling it a passion isn't correct but it is something that has changed my life and my approach to handling issues. It definitely gives you a different perspective on things. I could be having a bad day but there is someone who is dealing with a more dire situation than me so it makes me reflect and be thankful for what I have
What are you especially skilled at? What is something that others often tell you that they think makes you stand out?
I’m good at my job. It involves talking and connecting which leads to building trust and strong relationships. Trust and strong relationships are the foundational skills of a successful financial planner.
When you have a moment to sit back and think (dream) about your future, what do you think about?
I am fortunate that I have a job that I love. I’m still a long way from retirement and I think I’ll end up like my father who stayed very busy after he retired. I’m sure I will continue to travel and I will volunteer to help others in need.
If you could choose anyone (alive or deceased) to have lunch with, who would it be? Why?
I’d love to have lunch with Michael Jordan. He was, and is, so driven at so many levels. The conversation would center on his motivation and what makes him tick.