Steve Hott 34 Occupation: Supervisor of Illinois electrical operations at Ameren; owner of Central Illinois Gutters
Email: S.hott1190@gmail.com
Education: Bachelor of arts in business administration, University of Maine
Family: Wife, Katlyn; children, Mila (8), Sam (6) and Laila (4)
Affiliations/community activities: National Society of Leadership; Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce; American Business Club; Better Business Bureau member
What led you to your current career?
A passion for leadership, entrepreneurship and serving others led me to my career(s) where I build strong teams, deliver quality service and give back to the community that supports us.
What is your guiding principle in life?
Lead with integrity, work hard and treat others with respect. Success is built through consistent effort, strong relationships and making a positive impact in the lives of others.
What obstacles have you been able to overcome on your career path?
Each challenge has made me who I am. I've learned that success isn't about avoiding failure, but reacting to it strategically, learning from it and continuing to move forward with determination and purpose.
What do you wish your younger self had known when you started on this path?
Failure is part of growth, leadership takes time to develop and that consistency matters more than perfection.
What's the worst career advice you've ever received?
Play it safe. Growth comes from taking risks, embracing challenges and failing.