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Milwaukee CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the Milwaukee community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Investing in your people and the right technologies
- Innovating with advanced technologies and new delivery models
- Influencing business stakeholders and enterprise outcomes
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
Eric Hanson
HUSCO
Global VP, Information Services
Michael Kahler
Old Republic Surety
CIO & VP of Information Services
John Paape
Roehl Transport
Vice President of Technology/CIO
Rick Sackett
ProAmpac
Director, Information Security
Vicki Tandeski
Ariens
CIO
Tim Van Ryzin
Milliman
Director, Information Security
Members
Lou Ann Bannow
American Food Groups
VP, IT
Holly Baumgart
Sargento
VP, IT
Robert Beck
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Associate Vice Chancellor & CIO
Daniel Bourquin
Generac Power Systems
VP, Global IT
Colin Boyd
Komatsu Mining
VP & CIO
Gary Branger
Hydrite Chemical
Head of Information Technology
Tim Brown
Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
CIO
Antony D'Cruz
HSA Bank
CIO & SVP IT & PMO
Shaleen Devgun
Schneider National
EVP & CIO
Mark Duening
U.S. Venture
CIO
Ken Garfinkel
Broan-NuTone
CIO
Sam Hilgendorf
Fox World Travel
CIO
David Hotchkiss
Medical College of Wisconsin
VP & CIO
Brad Jobe
TriMedx
Vice President, Application & Software Engineering
Anupam Khare
OshKosh
CIO
Mark Kools
Appvion
Exec. Director, IT
John Kreul
Amcor
VP of Supply Chain
Steve Langer
Modine
Vice President, Information Technology
Michael Lehman
Batteries Plus
CIO
Brent Maher
Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
SVP - CTO
Kathryn McClellan
Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
SVP & CIO
John McCormick
Green Bay Packaging
Director IT
Molly Mulroy
WEC Energy Group
VP & CIO
Tom Nackers
Perlick
VP Information Technology
Nancy Olson
City of Milwaukee
CIO
Brian Olsson
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
CIO
Laurie Panella
Marquette University
CIO
Diane Schwartz
Fast Retailing
Global Director of Information Security and Compliance
Chad Steighner
Clarios
CIO
Barb Streubel
Krueger International
CIO
Tony Vaden
ABC Supply Co., Inc.
VP & CIO
Upcoming Events
Virtual Programs
March 16, 2021
Global CIO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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March 17, 2021
Milwaukee CIO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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June 17, 2021
Global CIO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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June 23, 2021
Milwaukee CIO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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"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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