Woman of the Week ~ Claudia Herrington

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: Claudia Herrington

My Current Job/Company: Senior Director of Compliance – JobsOhio; Adjunct Faculty – Otterbein University and Board Member – STRS OH & Five to Flow

My Work: While all of my roles require various skills, the one thing they have in common is service to others and being part of something bigger than myself.

My Passion: My family, service to others and being a lifelong learner

My Family: Robby (Husband – Elementary School Teacher), Robby IV (Son – 20) & Skyler (Son – 17)

My Hero or Heroes: Those on the front line of COVID-19 and those who work tirelessly to change gender and racial inequality and injustice.

My Escape: Any vacation with my husband and sons that allows us to hike, cycle, swim and learn.

Pet Peeve: Laziness

My Indulgence: Chocolate – My husband will say something is “too chocolaty” … Really? Is that even possible?

My Roots: One traffic light, small Ohio town with my parents, sisters and extended family.

My Future: Endless possibilities and what I make of them.

My Favorite Quote: If service is beneath you, leadership is beyond you. (Doug Thorpe)

My Accessory: Garmin to count my steps.

My Advice to Young Women: Early in your professional career, cultivate strong and trusting relationships with 8 – 10 women who will not sugar coat it, who will show up for you during the highs and lows and who will allow you to reciprocate. Priceless.

How I Balance it All: I have to be militantly organized. Even then, I do not do it alone! My amazing family and friends have been, are, and will continue to be an unwavering source of assistance and motivation.