James E. Schinski, 2008 Honoree
- Title
- 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."