Toni Jelinek, 2009 Honoree
- Title
- CIO
- Employer
- Hennepin County
- Location
- Minneapolis
- First job:
- "Bank teller. I could count money really fast."
- What do you love about IT?
- "I like that no two days are ever the same, and that highly complex technology is used to craft a simple, straightforward-appearing solution to a problem."
- Passion outside of work:
- "I love live theater. I'm an enthusiastic audience member, and I've taken some classes in preparation for the day when I get a chance to perform."
- What's in your MP3 player?
- "A little Keb' Mo', Billie Holiday, Tri-Continental and Coldplay."
- Favorite ice cream flavor:
- "Rocky road. It's chocolate with complexity."
- Favorite movies:
- "I love baseball movies. That mini-drama that occurs with every pitch really gets to me. A couple of oldies that I watch every year are Bull Durham and The Natural."
- Leadership philosophy in a nutshell:
- "Leadership is a collaborative effort. A leader must remember that every employee, every team member, every customer contributes to the success of the organization in some way, every day. Without them, there would be no leaders."