Chris Ronayne
Cuyahoga County
Education: Master’s degree in urban planning, Cleveland State University; bachelor’s degree in business administration, Miami University
What Guides My Decision-Making: What would Norm do? (Norm Krumholz, former city of Cleveland planning director)
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Tom L. Johnson, elected mayor of Cleveland in 1901
Favorite Quote: “Make no little plans.” — Architect Daniel Burnham
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Cleveland tour guide
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Make your avocation (your hobby) your job.
Proudest Moment: Hockey championships, coaching each of my kids (Audrey and Joe) to a championship
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: Travel and see the world.
Biggest Regret: Not marrying my wife earlier
If I Could Relive One Moment: Skating with my dad
Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: Harrison Ford