Woman of the Week ~ Elizabeth (Beth) Riczko

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: Elizabeth (Beth) Riczko

My Current Job/Company: Sr VP, CFO – Property & Casualty at Nationwide

My Work: I help to ensure that Nationwide has the financial resources so we can be there for its members in the moments that matter. Proud to be part of a company that protects people, businesses and futures.

My Passion: Family. Learning. Problem-solving.

My Family: Chuck (Husband – couldn’t do it without him!), Three Kids: Matt (Son – 22), Katie (Daughter- 20), Abigail (Daughter – 19)…so proud of each of them – such a thrill to watch them become responsible, honorable adults!

My Hero or Heroes: My Mom! She is the voice inside my head. At 93, her memory is not what it used to be, but her happy disposition is unchanged.

My Escape: A good podcast and a long drive. Travel – even planning the travel is an escape!

Pet Peeve: Rude drivers.

My Indulgence: Ice cream.

My Roots: Family-centered, Faith-based. Grew up on a camp in the Poconos!

My Future: Enjoying more time with family and friends. I am going to be the little old lady auditing classes at the local university.

My Favorite Quote: “Be Kind. Work Hard.” (Unknown) This is what I tell my kids all the time.

My Accessory: Beyond the obvious, I would say my hair – fluffy or straight, crazy or controlled; a little window into how I am feeling.

My Advice to Young Women: See my favorite quote – it is what I tell my daughters all the time. In additional piece of advice: recognize that the only thing you can control is yourself. The world won’t always be fair or kind, but you can be.

How I Balance it All: A super-supportive husband who stayed home to raise our children and is now stepping in to assist with elder care. I cannot thank him enough.