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Minneapolis CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the Minneapolis 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.
- Seizing momentum – influencing and leading the enterprise
- Thriving through uncertainty - empowering people and delivering value
- Advancing and scaling strategic, outcome-based technologies
Minneapolis CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Minneapolis CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Kathryn Freytag
Donaldson
VP & CIO
Todd Hauschildt
Optum
CIO, Optum OmniChannel
Justin Kershaw
Cargill
Corporate VP & CIO
Don Monk
General Mills
VP and CIO, Technology and Solutions, Global Business Solutions
Mike Neill
C.H. Robinson
Chief Technology Officer
Tarek Tomes
State of Minnesota
CIO & Commissioner
Members
Dan Abdul
Medica
SVP, CTO
Alan Abramson, Ph.D.
HealthPartners
SVP & CIO
Luke Anderson
Cub Foods
CIO
Anil Arcalgud
Ecolab
Executive VP & Chief Information Officer
John Avenson
Minnesota Twins
VP, Technology
Ramesh Babu
Digi-Key Electronics
VP of IT
Sameer Badlani
Fairview Health Services
Chief Information Officer
David Black
CHS
SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and CIO
José Blanco
Wells Fargo
Vice President Information Technology
Adrian Butler
Casey's General Stores
CIO
Tom Butterfield
TCF Bank
EVP, Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Marc Carlson
Land O'Lakes
CIO
Kelly Clark
Alight
Former CIO
Ben Davis
Cambria
EVP and Chief Digital Officer
Rob Duchscher
SunOpta
CIO/ CISO
Andy Dulka
Starkey Laboratories Inc
CIO
Matt Emmerich
Polaris
VP, CIO
Julie Flaschenriem
Hennepin Healthcare
CIO
Jeff Gerber
Johnson Brothers Liquor
CIO
Ross Gilbertson
Northern Tool + Equipment
SVP & CIO
Bernie Gulachek
University of Minnesota
CIO
Darrin Hebert
Aon
CIO
Ann Marie Janke
Post Consumer Brands
CIO
Tammylynne Jonas
Self Esteem Brands
Global CIO
Jim Jones
Great River Energy
VP & CIO
Dennis Keane
Red Wing Shoes
Chief Information Officer
Sharon Kennedy-Vickers
City of Saint Paul
CIO & Director, Technology & Communications
Marc Kermisch
Optum
CTO, OptumRx
Sridhar Koneru
Winnebago Ind
VP Information Technology (CIO)
Dave Lardy
Patterson Companies
CIO
Mike Larson
Agiliti
SVP & CIO
Michael Mathews
Deluxe
SVP & CIO
Kevin McCloughan
Ryan Companies
CIO
Mike McNamara
Target
Executive VP, Chief Information Officer
Nate Melby
Dairyland Power Co-Op
Chief Information Officer
Jeff Palm
Allianz
SVP & CIO
John Pelant
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
EVP & CTO
Tony Peleska
Kraus-Anderson
VP and Head of Information Techology and Digital Transformation
Mary Lynne Perushek
Mortenson
CIO
Tim Peterson
Xcel Energy
SVP & CIO
Ryker Richardson
Federated Insurance
SVP & CIO
Dan Ritch
NorthMarq Capital
SVP & CIO
Carissa Rollins
UnitedHealthcare
CIO
Cris Ross
Mayo Clinic
CIO
Hunter Saklad
Sleep Number
CIO
Ryan Schaap
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
CIO
Todd Schnobrich
Radisson Hotel Group
CIO
Jonathan Shoemaker
Allina Health
SVP & CIO
Ken Smith
Daktronics
Director, IT
Gerard Smyth
Ameriprise Financial
EVP and Global Chief Information Officer
John Soderberg
Fastenal
EVP Information Technology
Faith Tang
H.B. Fuller Company
CIO
Brian Tilzer
Best Buy
Chief Digital and Technology Officer
John Turner
3M
CIO & VP, Information Technology Systems
Mark Vaupel
Hormel Foods
VP, IT Services
"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
Upcoming Events
In-person Programs
November 17, 2021
Minneapolis CIO Executive Summit
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
Learn More
Virtual Programs
September 14, 2021
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Town Hall
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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October 7 - 8, 2021
Global CIO Virtual Executive Summit
A virtual gathering for CIOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
Learn More
Content from your CIO peers
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
Who’s Answering the Next Big Question? Global CIO Miao Song of Mars
On The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives about a big, timely business question. Here are highlights from our discussion with Global CIO of Petcare Miao Song of Mars, who discusses the factors that separate the old, functional view of the CIO from a new, more empowering one.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 16
Global CIO of Petcare at Mars Miao Song joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the CIO role. She shares her thoughts on the ideal state of the role and 3 areas CIOs should focus on today. Listen to her perspective on how CIOs can drive digital transformation and innovation.
LISTEN NOWSURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
How CIOs Can Effectively Partner Across the Business in 2021
Based on our 2021 survey of more than 700 CIOs, it’s clear that cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is critical. In our Leadership Perspective Survey, CIOs indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for technology leaders.
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