Executive focus: Walter Barrus, Executive director, American Red Cross, Greater Central Utah Chapter, Provo
VITAL STATISTICS
Age: 61
Where born: San Francisco, Calif.
Family: Wife, six children, 10 grandchildren
Education: Master's in organizational behavior
Primary products: Community service
Number of employees: Five; more than 1,000 volunteers
PERSONALITY PROFILE
First "real" job: Paperboy for the San Francisco Call Bulletin.
Management style: Share goals, then let staff manage their programs.
Strategy for success: Recognize that all people have an area of expertise, and then draw upon it.
Lesson learned: Treat all people with respect.
Heroes: Wife and family.
Leisure time and hobbies: Volunteer service and swimming.
Favorite book: Scriptures.