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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.
- Mastering the art of change and adaptability
- Accelerating high growth and a data-first mindset
- Empowering talent, protecting the enterprise
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
Tammylynne Jonas
Donaldson
Global CIO
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
Carissa Rollins
UnitedHealthcare
CIO
Tarek Tomes
State of Minnesota
CIO & Commissioner
Members
Dan Abdul
Medica
SVP, CTO
Luke Anderson
Cub Foods
CIO
Anil Arcalgud
Ecolab
Executive VP & Chief Information Officer
Kelly Aronson
Andersen Corporation
Chief Information Officer
Anandh Asokan
Thrivent
VP, Head of Enterprise Integration Engineering and Services at Thrivent
John Avenson
Minnesota Twins
VP, Technology
Ramesh Babu
Digi-Key
VP, CIO
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
Marc Carlson
Land O'Lakes
CIO
Kelly Clark
Alight
CIO
Manisha Datye
Casey's General Stores
CTO
Ben Davis
Cambria
EVP and Chief Digital Officer
Rob Duchscher
SunOpta
CIO/ CISO
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 Corporation US
CIO, Aon Affinity US
David Ingham
Allina Health
VP & Chief Health Information Officer
Ann Marie Janke
Post Consumer Brands
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
CNH Industrial America
Global CIO
Sridhar Koneru
Winnebago Ind
VP Information Technology (CIO)
Dave Lardy
Patterson Companies
CIO
Mike Larson
Agiliti
VP, Technology Enablement
Michael Mathews
Deluxe
SVP & CIO
Mike McNamara
Target
Executive VP, Chief Information Officer
George McNulty
Mayo Clinic
CTO of OneOme a division of Mayo Clinic
Nate Melby
Dairyland Power Co-Op
Chief Information Officer
Heather Mickman
Gap
Interim CIO
Jeff Palm
Allianz Life US
SVP & CIO
John Pelant
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
EVP & CTO
Tony Peleska
Kraus-Anderson
VP and Head of Information Technology and Digital Transformation
Mary Lynne Perushek
Mortenson
CIO
Tim Peterson
Xcel Energy
SVP & CIO
Ryker Richardson
Federated Insurance
SVP & CIO
Cris Ross
Mayo Clinic
CIO
Kelly Runkle
Taylor
Vice President Information Technology
Hunter Saklad
Sleep Number
CIO
Ryan Schaap
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
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
Brian Tilzer
Best Buy
Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Mark Vaupel
Hormel Foods
VP, IT Services
Chee Wong
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CTO & VP of IT
"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 Programs
VIRTUAL
March 3, 2022 | 1 hour
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Town Hall
Enhancing Responsiveness to Cybersecurity in a Cloud Environment
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
April, 2022 | an evening
Minneapolis CIO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
June, 2022 | an evening
Minneapolis CIO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
September, 2022 | 3 days
Global CIO Executive Summit
A summit for CIOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Minneapolis CIO Executive Summit - 11/17/2021
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Town Hall - 09/14/2021
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/15/2021
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Boardroom - 04/28/2021
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Town Hall - 02/23/2021
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Boardroom - 01/28/2021
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/09/2020
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Boardroom - 11/12/2020
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Boardroom - 10/21/2020
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Town Hall - 10/08/2020
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Content from your CIO peers
BLOG | JANUARY 25, 2022
BLOG | JANUARY 25, 2022
Three Key Themes for CIOs in 2022
In 2021, CIOs continued to deliver value through technology at the pace and scale their enterprises demanded. Read why value creation in response to disruption is reflected in the three themes we think CIOs will be focused on in 2022.
VIEW POSTBLOG | JANUARY 19, 2022
BLOG | JANUARY 19, 2022
Swinging the Pendulum — Women Technology Leaders in 2021
The content team at Evanta, who ensures all topics and agendas are driven ‘by C-level executives and for C-level executives,’ set a goal – to intentionally and deliberately showcase women technology leaders at Evanta in-person summits. Read on to see what they were able to accomplish in 2021.
VIEW POSTBLOG | JANUARY 12, 2022
BLOG | JANUARY 12, 2022
What C-Level Executives Were Reading in 2021
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 2021. These are some of the most-viewed articles (and most listened to podcasts!) on Evanta.com in the past year.
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