Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Cinthia Chaves

My Current Job/Company:
Senior Vice President, CI Delivery Director at Huntington National Bank

My Birthday:
01.07.69

My Work:
We work with our business partners to continuously make things better for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders and our communities.

My Passion:
Finding creative ways to solve problems.

My Family:
Matt (Husband of 20 years), Daniela (Daughter- 17), Jacob (Son – 14).

My Hero or Heroes:
My parents. Dad for his integrity. He is unconditional and loving but always pushing me to be better. Mom for her great example. A woman that handled a demanding husband, seven kids, and full time job…and I cannot remember a time where she was not there for me!

My Escapes:
The lake – our little protected cocoon to spend time together as a family. Costa Rica – the place I call home.

My Pet Peeve:
Excuses and lack of accountability.

My Indulgence:
Vacations and travel.

My Roots:
Simple, focused on my family. Strong friendships.

My Future:
Continuously looking for new things to learn and to be better.

My Favorite Quotes:
“I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.” – Lao Tzu

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

My Accessory:
My watch.

My advice to Young Women:
Respect & believe in yourself.
“Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

How I Balance it All:
Plan and prioritize, keeping my life mission in the front of all!

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Brandi Hann

My Current Job/Company:
Office Administrator/Squire Patton Boggs

My Birthday:
09.21.1972

My Work:
As the Office Administrator for a global law firm, every day is different. I oversee HR, Recruiting, Facilities, IT, Administrative Services and all general operations. Nothing is ‘not my job’ and I love it!

My Passion:
Bringing an end to cancer! I dream of living in a cancer free world.

My Family:
My husband of 19 years, Andrew; two amazing step-children, Alicia (26) and Kyle (24) and my English Mastiff, Dudley Maxwell

My Hero or Heroes:
My brother, Matthew. He put his life on hold to care for our parents after they were both diagnosed with cancer within 6 months of each other and then became our mom’s soul caregiver after the death of our dad. He is the most selfless, courageous and humble person you will ever meet!

My Escape:
Yoga and meditation. It is so important to slow your brain down and rest your thoughts.

My Pet Peeve:
People who think are better than anyone else. We are all in this together and we need to respect and appreciate each other.

My Indulgence:
Bourbon and dark chocolate.

My Roots:
Respect others. Work hard. Be gracious. Family always comes first.

My Future:
My future is full of hope! After facing my own mortality with a cancer diagnosis, my entire life was put in a different perspective. At the same time, I lost the two most important people in anyone’s life, my parents, to cancer as well. I have shifted my focus to making decisions about my future from a different place and not always making the “safe” decisions because I was afraid. Big things are happening in my life and I am so grateful for the opportunity to experience it!

My Favorite Quote:
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” –A.A. Mine (from Winnie the Pooh)

My Accessory:
Diamond earrings. When I lost my hair, I invested in real diamonds and I wear them every day. Every time I look at them, I remember those months that I had no hair, but my ears sparkled!

My advice to Young Women:
Live your life with purpose and passion. It is so easy to get caught up in making more money, going for the next promotion and focusing on tangible representations of success. This all means nothing if you are not living your life with purpose and passion.

How I Balance it All:
I am not afraid to ask for help, I have learned how to say no with grace and I keep everything in perspective.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Stasi Bogner Trout

My Current Job/Company:
Fitness and Nutrition Coach/ Stasi Trout Fitness Training, LLC at the Energy Lab

My Birthday:
04.05.1968

My Work:
I coach youth athletes and adult fitness enthusiasts, specializing in kettle bell conditioning and nutrition guidance for their individual lifestyle needs. We work together to achieve and maintain a balance in daily living. I believe that healthy attitudes and bodies contribute to happy living.

My Passion:
My family, my faith, fundraising for Komen Columbus, volunteering for Hilliard City Schools and my children’s sports teams.

My Family:
Dr. Wayne Trout (compassionate, devoted husband for over 16 years), Eric (intelligent, athletic and witty 14 year old son), Emory (intelligent, athletic and spunky 12 year old daughter).

My Hero or Heroes:
My sister, Susan Bogner McGovern; the most selfless mother/wife/friend and successful business woman I know.

My Escape:
Visiting my bestie girl friends and their families: Michele & Dan (VA) and Nozi & Budd (GA).

My Pet Peeve:
Distracted drivers.

My Indulgence:
Rick Rick’s Energy Lab’s out door workouts.

My Roots:
Small town northern Ohio. Roman Catholic. Father owned a gas station. Mom worked part time at a preschool. Two older brothers, one older sister; large extended family – lots of love and laughter.

My Future:
Exciting, fulfilling and purposeful.

My Favorite Quote:
“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. Do the thing you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt.

My Accessory:
Wedding Ring and a ball cap.

My advice to Young Women:
Be true to yourself and to others; eliminate negative self-talk and gossip; take care of your body – it’s your real home.

How I Balance it All:
Appropriate nutrition, exercise, sleep and a lot.of.laughter!

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Carol Richardson

My Current Job/Company:
Development Officer, Make-A-Wish, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana

My Birthday:
11-5-76

My Work:
I share the power of a wish with our community to spread awareness to help children who are dealing with a life threatening illness.

My Passion:
To be a great mother and wife.

My Family:
My husband Craig, Daughter–Madeline (12), Daughter–Elaina (9).

My Hero or Heroes:
My parents. They have supported and encouraged me throughout my life. They are always by my side when life gets challenging.

My Escape:
My covered porch with a cup of joe and a blanket on a crisp morning.

My Pet Peeve:
Impolite drivers.

My Indulgence:
Dark Chocolate and red wine.

My Roots:
Honest, loyal, usually smiling, happiest with my family or in my garden.

My Future:
Full of love and happiness.
 
My Favorite Quote:
“Let your faith be bigger than your fears.”

My Accessory:
A tennis racquet.

My advice to Young Women:
The most rewarding jobs don’t always come with a paycheck, but they are usually the most important.

How I Balance it All:
Some days are more balanced than others. I couldn’t do what I do without my amazing husband, Craig supporting and encouraging me!