karl ertle
What was the most rewarding part of the Plan?
president, walsh jesuit high school
"The most rewarding parts are/will be involving so many members of the WJ community, finalizing and implementing a well thought out roadmap for WJ’s future, and Board approval!" What did you learn from serving on the Board? "It is so important to keep your eyes on the horizon, to focus on long term objectives - even though unexpected challenges may arise (like COVID, OSHAA issues) that must be addressed. However, you can’t lose sight of the long term. Everyone has different, valuable opinions, approaches, and experiences. It is important to listen, understand, and determine how to incorporate them into the management processes to create a stronger organization. I think anyone who has spent time with me as Chairman knows I am very focused on a few, very important things that I will raise over and over again until I’m satisfied we’ve addressed them." What was accomplished under you as Chairman? "I hope I’ve been able to build on the other wonderful leaders' efforts to continue to move WJ forward & ensure our strength and effectiveness into the future. I am proud of the progress we’ve made with our diversity efforts and changes to financial aid to make WJ accessible to more students and families." What's a metaphor that describes the work you do? "I’m a 'grinder' – make a little progress every day and you’ll wake up one day and find that you’ve accomplished quite a lot. Remember, nothing goes in a straight line so expect setbacks!" What does the Strategic Plan process tell us about WJ? "We have an amazing community - so strong, so many talented
"I cannot tell you what a blessing it has been for such a committed alumnus to serve as our Chairman. He and his family were involved with POWWOW (Warrior Gala) and his parents actually served as chairs, and his father was on the Board. Stacy has continued his parents’ legacy of service, and he brings a strong mission and business background that makes us a better school now and in the future. Stacy is also very collaborative, and has worked not only with the WJ team so well, but he has also helped on the provincial and national levels, as he provides his expertise. He leads a talented group of committed alumni so well, and I am grateful that he gives back so loyally to his alma mater in so many ways, from sponsoring a student to providing his wise counsel.
folks involved, so much momentum - but the world is changing so fast that we constantly need to consider changing how we serve our students, families, and community to fulfill our mission. It is difficult to embrace the fact that what worked in the past may not work in the future. We also must make sure we are attracting younger, more diverse alumni and others into
He loves making great videos about his favorite school, as long as it’s not during a game in which his beloved Buckeyes are playing!"
faculty, staff, administrative and leadership positions." When you think of the future, what comes to mind? "So much gives me hope - our students, families, faculty, staff and administrators, broader community, financial condition... I often think about what my parents would think of today’s WJ -
STACY BROVITZ CLASS OF 1977
they would be amazed! I think addressing our future challenges will be incredibly difficult. Demographics are changing rapidly, competition for potential students will dramatically increase and potential students will have so many education options." What’s next for you? "I would like to be involved in Walsh Jesuit in some capacity… and to dominate my US Masters Swimming age group!" FALL 2021
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