Name: Joseph Woodward
Title: Executive Director
Company: Housing Options Made Easy, Inc.
Location: 75 Jamestown St., Gowanda, NY 14070
Place of birth: Corning, NY
Family: Married with four children
College: Associate degree from Erie Community College and bachelor's degree from Empire State College; completed extensive work toward a master's degree in Divinity, with emphasis on leadership.
First job unrelated to your current field: At age 16, worked at Wendy's original location in Columbus, Ohio
What your firm does now and its plans for the future: Housing Options is a not-for-profit agency developed and operated by and for recipients of mental health services. Our agency helps individuals to find employment and affordable housing and to explore educational opportunities. Our vision is to continue building a continuum of accessible services that meet recipients' needs and promote their empowerment, wellness and recovery.
Hobbies: Reading, golfing, fishing, camping, coaching, cooking
Favorite films: Field of Dreams, Matrix series
Favorite novel: "Lord of the Rings"
Keys to success: Respect, humility, gratitude, consistent behavior, transparency, communication, motivating and mentoring others
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Executive chef or professional basketball player
Person you admire most (outside of the family): Mother Teresa Tags: