Class of 2009 Yearbook: The Honorees
Employer: Washington State University
LOCATION: Pullman
First job: "Chemist in a lab."
Favorite vice: "Taking a nap on my favorite couch."
Passion outside of work: "Health and wellness."
What's in your MP3 player? "World music by Gilberto Gil."
Favorite book: Team of Rivals, by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Favorite TV network: Home and Garden TV
Leadership philosophy in a nutshell: "Three P's in my pod: Passion, pursuit and perseverance. Connected together in a sequence they become powerful p-pods of success. You must have a passion for what you do. You must actively pursue your passion with enthusiasm each and every day. Persevera
More on the 2011 Premier 100
- IT's A-listers: Recharged and ready for business growth.
- Class of 2011 Yearbook: A photo gallery, along with honorees' predictions, projects and more.
- Editorial: Facing down economic adversity.
- Honor Roll: View Premier 100 IT Leader alumni from 2000 to 2011.
- Learn from the Elite: Join honorees at the Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference March 6-8, 2011.
- Know an IT Leader? Nominate that person for next year's list.
- Editor's Picks: Read Computerworld's best stories on leadership.
- How we chose the honorees.
