October 18, 2023Michael Novak

Wellspring Financial Advisors Announces Additional Board Member to the Strategic Advisory Board

Johnny Sirpilla to provide expert guidance that supports the firm’s client-centric philosophy and growth

Wellspring Financial Advisors (Wellspring), a registered investment adviser and multi-family office catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, is pleased to announce the addition of Johnny Sirpilla to its advisory board. Johnny joins current board members Scott Roulston and Larry Wolf to support and enhance the mission and vision of the firm.

Johnny Sirpilla is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He speaks professionally to businesses, communities, and universities on the importance of managing thoughts, internal honest reflection to develop meaningful professional and personal relationships and re-framing each challenge in your life as an opportunity for self-development and growth. Addressing college students, young professionals, and emerging leaders to discover the power they must develop for their personal brand is one of his passions.

Johnny is the owner of Encourage, LLC. and the retired President and Chief Business Development Officer of Camping World and Good Sam. Johnny’s experience in business leadership began in 1992 when he became President of Sirpilla R.V. Center, Inc. and was recognized out of 3,000 dealers as the National RV Dealer of the Year for best overall run dealership in the country in 1995. In 2003, he was one of the initial acquisitions by Camping World and served in key executive leadership roles of the $4 billion revenue business for 14 years prior to his retirement.

He currently runs his family office, Encourage, LLC, which has holdings in several industries including e-commerce consolidations, fashion and interior design, spirit brands, senior housing, med-tech device development and population health management. Johnny is co-founder/board member for Society Brands (Audit Chair), board member of TecTraum, board member of publicly traded Lippert Components (LCII) where he serves on the M&A, Risk and Human Capital & Compensation Committee (Chair), board member at Braintrust Growth, board member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Personnel Chair) and serves as an active leadership consultant, public speaker and best-selling author of "Life is Hard but I'll Be Ok".

He has been an active community leader serving as Chairman of the Board for the United Way of Greater Stark County (Ohio), Chairman of the Board for Stark County Catholic Schools, Executive Committee Member & Board Member of the Aultman Health Foundation, Executive Committee Member and Board Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and board member of The Pregnancy Support Center. He received the Jackson Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year.

Johnny graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a special interest in psychology and received his master’s in Organizational Behavioral Management from University of Phoenix. He also received certification from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School in Executive Presence and Influence & Persuasive Leadership Development.

Wellspring’s other advisory board members include:

Scott Roulston - Scott is an Advisory Partner for both The Pritzker Organization (TPO), the merchant bank for the interests of the Tom Pritzker family, and Brownhelm Capital, a Cleveland-based single-family office. He is also Investment Expert Trustee of the $100B State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio and a board member of Bluecoats, Inc. Formerly, Scott was CEO of Roulston & Company, Inc. (now known as Fairport Wealth) and has held management positions at MAI Capital Management (MAI) in Cleveland, and Segall Bryant & Hamill in Chicago. He has served on the boards of three public companies, several private companies, and founded the Cleveland Chapter of Private Directors Association.

Larry Wolf - Larry is CEO of Red Diamond, Ltd., a single-family office located in Rocky River, Ohio and sits on numerous boards for family-owned businesses and the family’s private foundation. Larry also serves as President of Red Diamond Management Co., the family’s Private Trust Company. He works closely with Greycourt & Co. for investment planning and is a member of their Client Advisory Council. Larry was a founding member of Forge, a national peer-to-peer networking community for single-family offices in the United States, and is a member of their Executive Committee. Larry is also a board member for Investor Diversified Realty ODCE Index Fund and serves as head of their Audit Committee. Prior to working at Red Diamond, he was a Tax Partner in the Cleveland office of Arthur Andersen & Co.

“Wellspring’s advisory board offers a breadth of industry knowledge that supports the firm’s growth and will enhance the client experience”, said Michael Novak, President and CEO at Wellspring. “We are thrilled to have Johnny join with Scott and Larry as we continue to navigate Wellspring’s future in a strategic and meaningful way.”