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Join a powerful network of peers
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.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
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
Milwaukee CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Milwaukee CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Richard Flahaven
Harley-Davidson
Chief Information Security Officer & Data Privacy Officer
Mandy Huth
Kohler Co.
VP, Cybersecurity
John Paape
Roehl Transport
Vice President of Technology/CIO
Rick Sackett
ProAmpac
Global Director, Information Security & Privacy
Members
Brent Baker
Rosen's Diversified, Inc.
VP of Information Technology
Jeremy Bauer
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Sr. Director Information Security (CISO)
Daniel Bourquin
Generac Power Systems
VP, Global IT
Colin Boyd
Komatsu Mining
VP & CIO
Gary Branger
Hydrite Chemical
Head of Information Technology
Lynne Briggs
Versiti
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Rick Britton
Global Experience Specialists
EVP, CIO
Tim Brown
Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
EVP, CIO
Antony D'Cruz
HSA Bank
CIO & SVP IT & PMO
Shaleen Devgun
Schneider National
EVP & CIO
Tim Dickson
Generac Power Systems
CIO
Garret Finocchiaro
Potawatomi Hotel and Casino
CIO
Sandra Gardner
WPS Health Solutions
Chief Technology Officer
Ken Garfinkel
Broan-NuTone
GVP of IT and CX
Ron Gilson
Organic Valley
VP & CIO
Sam Hilgendorf
Fox World Travel
CIO
David Hotchkiss
Medical College of Wisconsin
VP & CIO
Brad Jobe
TriMedx
CIO
Anupam Khare
Oshkosh Corporation
CIO
John Kreul
Jewelers Mutual Insurance
CIO
Steve Langer
Modine
Vice President, Information Technology
Michael Lehman
Batteries Plus
CIO
Brent Maher
Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
Senior Vice President - Chief Technology Officer
John McCormick
Green Bay Packaging
Director IT
Molly Mulroy
WEC Energy Group
VP & CIO
Tom Nackers
Perlick
VP Information Technology
Laurie Panella
Marquette University
CIO
Prashanth Sharma
ThoughtFocus
Chief Technology Officer
Jeffrey Shober
City of Milwaukee, Employe’s Retirement System
Chief Technology Officer
Chad Steighner
Clarios
CIO
Barb Streubel
Krueger International
CIO
Tony Vaden
ABC Supply Co., Inc.
VP & CIO
Matt Vandenbush
Brady Corporation
VP, Information Technology
"This event is a must-attend for all IT professionals – to network and knowledge-share with others in the industry.”
Michael Smith, CIO
The Estee Lauder Companies
"This is an efficient way to get exposure to what is really going on in the local IT community to validate or dispute what your current strategies are.”
Bill Fortwangler, CIO
Dollar Bank
“Relevant topics, great networking opportunities and valuable discussions.”
Eelko van Leeuwen, Global cio
ABN AMRO Clearing Bank
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Evanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
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
September 13 - 15, 2023 | 3 days
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Global CIO Executive Summit
Four Seasons Nashville
A summit for CIOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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IN-PERSON
October, 2023 | 1 day
Milwaukee CIO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Milwaukee CIO Executive Summit - 11/16/2022
Milwaukee CIO Town Hall - 09/29/2022
Milwaukee CIO Town Hall - 02/23/2022
Milwaukee CIO Executive Summit - 12/14/2021
Milwaukee CIO Town Hall - 09/30/2021
Milwaukee CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/24/2021
Milwaukee CIO Town Hall - 03/17/2021
Milwaukee CIO Peer Roundtable - 11/10/2020
Milwaukee CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 10/28/2020
Milwaukee CIO Peer Roundtable - 09/24/2020
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Content from your CIO peers
BLOG | JANUARY 11, 2023
BLOG | JANUARY 11, 2023
2022 Highlights for EMEA CIO Communities
This year, Evanta’s European CIO communities gathered nearly fifty times across Europe, sharing their stories, exchanging ideas and making new connections. Here are the highlights from Evanta’s EMEA CIO community programs in 2022.
VIEW POSTBLOG | JANUARY 10, 2023
BLOG | JANUARY 10, 2023
CIO Community: Highlights and Hot Topics in 2022
In 2022, CIOs across the US provided their time and input to create meaningful gatherings and curated content. Here are the highlights and hot topics from Evanta’s CIO community programs in 2022.
VIEW POSTBLOG | JANUARY 3, 2023
BLOG | JANUARY 3, 2023
What C-Level Executives Were Reading in 2022
As you’re returning from holidays and getting back into work, we wanted to share some articles and survey findings you might have missed in 2022. These are some of the most-viewed articles (and most listened to podcasts!) on Evanta.com in the past year.
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