Full name: William E. Balhoff
Title: Managing director & CEO
Company: Postlethwaite & Netterville
Age: 54
Hometown: Baton Rouge
Why do you do what you do?
I love working with people. At P&N, I have the opportunity to work with so many talented people to solve the business issues of our clients. I also have the opportunity to interact with some of the top business leaders in our state.
What is your greatest professional accomplishment?
Making director at P&N. It was the first time I felt like I was a peer to some of the top people in our profession.
What was your first job?
Working for the Bahlinger's at Kornmeyer's Furniture. It was my first exposure to having the goal of providing quality customer service.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Mr. Postlethwaite taught me that by focusing on delivering quality service to clients, all other goals would take care of themselves.
What is the greatest personal or professional obstacle you've overcome?
Growing up one of 11 children.
What is your prescription for life?
Don't focus on the negative and try not to judge other people.
What book are you currently reading?
Living on the Black by John Feinstein
If you could have dinner with any three living people, who would they be? (Authors? Leaders?)
The Pope, Tiger Woods, and Paul McCartney
Who would play you in a movie?
Andy Griffith
What do you do to unwind?
Play golf and read
What is the most expensive purchase you've made for yourself?
With 3 daughters, I don't make expensive purchases for myself.
What is your favorite weekend activity?
Playing golf and exercising
What's your favorite spot in Baton Rouge?
LSU lakes
What is your favorite movie? TV show? Band?
Young Frankenstein, Frasier, and the Beatles
What is your favorite gadget?
DVR
What is something that you can't live without?
Dessert
What is your greatest hope for Baton Rouge?
That we continue to expand our business initiatives so that our young talent doesn't have to leave the area to seek the best opportunities.
What is your greatest fear for Baton Rouge?
That we don't improve our literacy ratio.
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