Home: Hilliard, OH. Birthplace: Chestnut Hill, PA. Profession: University consulting. Organization: QZ Consulting, LLC. Title: Owner and CEO. Significant other: My beautiful wife, June Taylor Harr. Alma mater: University of Notre Dame; Bloomsburg University.
Current project: My consulting practice. Latest accomplishment: Provided consulting services to Northeastern University and Indiana University. Latest contribution to others: Mentoring and leadership program for an aspiring university leader. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Started a consulting business. Recently viewed and recommended: One Chicago franchise TV series. Recent unique acquisition: Upcoming wedding for our daughter.
Personality profile: Honest, caring, fair, visionary. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Optimistic. Moral compass: Treat others how you want to be treated. How do you define a perfect friendship? One built on trust, unconditional support, and respect. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutual trust, regular communication, flexibility, and a win-win outcome for all concerned. What is your greatest joy? Purpose and connection. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? First responders. What is your go-to workout? Pickleball.
What was your first paying job? Hotel night auditor working the 11:00 pm to 7:00 am shift. What was your favorite college course? Business Management. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? My card game was Pinochle. What book have you repeatedly read? Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? The Key to the City of South Bend. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Never wear ambition on your sleeve. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? 9/11 attack.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Joining The National Association of College Auxiliary Services Association.
What change would you like to see in the world? Be kind. What mega-trend most concerns you? Fracturing world.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Jon Hamm. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My father. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A sports broadcast announcer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Our family pictures. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my wife, June, in our home and eating a meal. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding with my wife, June.
Personal motto: Treat others how you want to be treated. Favorite quote: “Every day is game day” (My late father, Dave Harr).
