I work for a nonprofit organization (Cornerstone Services) and Ben Stortz is the CEO. He carries that title very well. He is not the person who sits behind the desk.

He interacts with our clients, and he has an open-door policy. I have worked directly with him for six years and he has taught me so much about the job.

He answers questions and teaches you the facts behind the question.

He is so down-to-earth. He is also a homebody who works with his children as their coach. There is no better man that is my hero.

Nominated by Annamariaa Dorsey