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Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
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Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
- Advancing the Business Value of Security
- Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
Denver CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Denver CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs

Chris Ard
Newmont Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer

Ken Athanasiou
VF Corp
Chief Information Security Officer

Alan Cullop
DaVita
CIO

Veena Dandapani
Western Union
Global Head Product Strategy & Management

Stephen Katsirubas
Hunter Douglas
Chief Information Officer

Trent Krause
Graebel
CIO

Sam Masiello
The Anschutz Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer

Chris McLaughlin
Johns Manville
Chief Information Security Officer

Dolores Mears
Hensel Phelps Construction
CIO

Steve Oberg
DaVita
CISO

Ram Ramadoss
CommonSpirit Health
System Senior Vice President - Privacy, Information Security

Craig Richardville
Intermountain Healthcare
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Alex Wood
Uplight
CISO
Members
Mike Bush
Colorado Rockies
Senior Director, Information Systems
Steve Dills
Brown and Caldwell
SVP & CIO
Jeff Fithian
DMC Global
VP, Strategic Initiatives and CIO
Ravikumar Gaddam
The Boeing Co
Sr. Mgr., IT Ops.
Jennifer Gunias
GenesisCare
SVP and Global Head of Clinical Systems
Markus Lonnquist
Coffee & Bagel Brands
CIO
Chris Meyerpeter
Ardent Mills
CIO
Scott Munson
University of Colorado System
Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Benjamin Partout
Federal White Cement
CIO
Diego Silva
Gates Corporation
Chief Information Officer
Eric Williams
The Simply Good Foods Company
CIO
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Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON
May 24, 2023 | 1 day
Denver CIO Executive Summit
The Embassy Suites Downtown Denver
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
September, 2023 | an evening
Denver CIO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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Content from your CIO peers
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023



INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
2023 CIO Leadership Perspectives
Accelerating digital business initiatives has never been more important, and CIOs are in a key position to deliver them. This year, more than 900 CIOs from the world’s leading organizations shared their mission critical priorities in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.
VIEW RESULTSBLOG | MARCH 7, 2023



BLOG | MARCH 7, 2023
3 Pieces of Leadership Advice from Top CIOs
CIOs today are both business leaders and technology leaders. We asked dozens of CIOs across Evanta communities about the evolving role of the CIO. Here are 3 themes that emerged when asked what they would tell someone just starting out as a CIO.
VIEW POSTSESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023



SESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Cloud Strategy at Bendigo: How to Upskill Key IT Talent
As migration to the cloud continues, it’s essential for organisations to build a robust digital talent model. Recently, CIO Andrew Cresp of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank shared key insights on how they fast-tracked learning around the cloud, DevOps, and APIs, and utilised an industry-based learning program to widen talent pathways.
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