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.

  1. Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
  2. Advancing the Business Value of Security
  3. Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights

Ohio CIO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Ohio CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.

Co-Chairs

Michael Erickson

Baptist Health
CISO

Kiran Govindaraju

Ohio National Financial Services
2nd VP, IT & Actuarial Science

Lisa Heckler

CareSource
Chief Information Security Officer

Phani Konduru

BrightSpring Health Services
Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Deval Motka

Genesco
Chief Data Officer

Bob Schuetter

Ashland
Chief Information Security Officer

Members

Debi Brobst

ProMedica
CIO, Acute/Ambulatory

Greg Fancher

PetSmart
EVP & Chief Information Technology Officer

Robert Garriott

Kao USA
Regional Executive Officer, VP ISD Americas/EMEA

Bill Gottsacker

American Modern
CIO

Ryan Hale

Lithko Contracting, LLC
CIO & Director of Strategic Initiatives

Matt Hough

Cintas
Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Rick Huff

Paycor
CIO

Tricia Julian

Baptist Health
CIO

Ryan Kean

Total Quality Logistics
CIO

Doug Lingrel

Greif
Chief Administrative Officer

Alejandro Mayoral

StandardAero
SVP & CIO

Atul Pawar

Wiley
Group V.P Enterprise Applications and Integrations

Gina Pfaff

Greif
VP, IT

Kishore Ravilla

OhioHealth
CTO

Jude Schramm

Fifth Third Bank
Chief Information Officer

Mike Slattery

Ohio National Financial Services
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer

Grant Smiley

Ameritas
VP, Technology & Operations

Richard Thorp

FirstGroup
CTO

Devon Valencia

CareSource
Chief Information Officer

Kevin Vasconi

Wendy's Company
CIO

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

April 27, 2023 | 1 hour

Ohio CIO Town Hall

Delivering Business Value through Cybersecurity Investments

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

June 13, 2023 | 1 day

Ohio CIO Executive Summit

The Westin Cincinnati

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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IN-PERSON

August, 2023 | an evening

Ohio CIO Inner Circle

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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Your Community Partners


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