Michael Deemer
Downtown Cleveland
Education: Doctoral degree, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; master’s degree in international peace studies, University of Notre Dame; bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish, Ohio University
What Guides My Decision-Making: Strategy and empathy
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Ulysses S. Grant
Favorite Quote: “The past is never dead. It isn’t even past.”
Most Important Leadership Quality: Emotional intelligence
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Guardians starting pitcher
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Trust your instincts; don’t be afraid to make mistakes; lead with strength, honesty and kindness.
My Biography Would Be Called: Better Days Are Shining Through
If I Could Relive One Moment: Taking my daughter to see Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for her first rock concert