Class of 2008 Yearbook: The Honorees
James E. Schinski
CIO, vice president
Employer: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator
LOCATION: Carmel,Ind.
Favorite book: Freakonomics, by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Favorite movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Most valuable career advice received: "As a leader, leave every interaction with your staff with their self-esteem intact or enhanced -- even when delivering critical feedback."
What would surprise the people with whom you work? "I was awarded a patent for a consumer product -- a beach chair."
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.
