Birthplace: Ethiopia. Profession: Healthcare, business, real estate. Organization: RoyalCare, Inc., Mehariw Properties, LLC. Title: Executive Director/Owner (RoyalCare), CEO/Owner (Mehariw Properties). Pronouns: He/Him/His. Alma mater: Adama University (BA); University of Gondal (MBA); Punjabi University. Languages spoken: English and Amharic.
Recent recognition: Washington State - Real Estate broker, Commercial sales expert. Recent professional development: Washington State Real estate license. Latest contribution to others: Advising my staff members on how to be an entrepreneur, church fundraising. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? The addition of a multi-unit triplex town home to my real estate portfolio. Recent travel or adventure: Visiting a waterpark with my family and business travel to Ethiopia. Last book read: Richer, Wiser and Happier, by William Green. Recently viewed and recommended: Suits.
Personality profile: Collaborative, decisive, quick learner, business minded. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Brilliant. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Trust and a a win/win approach. What is your greatest joy? My kids. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Actually, just… What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Technology, computer. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Investments, for sure. What is at the top of your bucket list? Buying a hotel or motel.
What was your first paying job? Lecturer at the University of Gondar – Ethiopia. What was your favorite college course? Sales Management. What book have you repeatedly read? Dertogada, by Yismake Worku. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? City of Portland frame and family pictures. What is your go-to source of news and information? The Internet, especially YouTube. What company or organization do you most admire? Amazon. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? Wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as China’s influence in the world.
What is your big idea?
Becoming a real estate investor in a bigger volume.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Taking trainings online. Working on enrolling for my PhD. What change would you like to see in the world? Modern-day colonization buried and to see governmental change all over Africa. Peace in the world and an inflation slowdown. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Let Us Move On. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Tom Hanks. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My dad. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Become self-sufficient, then help my parents. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My deeds, car titles, and diplomas. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Graduation day for my first degree. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My childhood, I didn’t enjoy it at all. I had a rough childhood.
Personal mission: Positively impact my community, fostering growth and opportunity for others while striving to learn and evolve. Personal motto: Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Favorite quote: “When you abandon freedom to achieve security, you lose both and deserve neither” (Benjamin Franklin). Desired epitaph: The journey is done, now I can rest.
