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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.
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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.
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- Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
- Advancing the Business Value of Security
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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
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
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NATO
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RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
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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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PAST PROGRAMS
Ohio CIO Inner Circle - 10/04/2022
Ohio CIO Town Hall - 08/11/2022
Ohio CIO Executive Summit - 05/25/2022
Ohio CIO Town Hall - 03/15/2022
Ohio CIO Executive Summit - 12/02/2021
Ohio CIO Town Hall - 08/18/2021
Ohio CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/20/2021
Ohio CIO Town Hall - 02/24/2021
Ohio CIO Peer Roundtable - 11/09/2020
Ohio CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 10/27/2020
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INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
2023 CIO Leadership Perspectives
Accelerating digital business initiatives has never been more important, and CIOs are in a key position to deliver them. This year, more than 900 CIOs from the world’s leading organizations shared their mission critical priorities in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.
VIEW RESULTSBLOG | MARCH 7, 2023
BLOG | MARCH 7, 2023
3 Pieces of Leadership Advice from Top CIOs
CIOs today are both business leaders and technology leaders. We asked dozens of CIOs across Evanta communities about the evolving role of the CIO. Here are 3 themes that emerged when asked what they would tell someone just starting out as a CIO.
VIEW POSTSESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
SESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Cloud Strategy at Bendigo: How to Upskill Key IT Talent
As migration to the cloud continues, it’s essential for organisations to build a robust digital talent model. Recently, CIO Andrew Cresp of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank shared key insights on how they fast-tracked learning around the cloud, DevOps, and APIs, and utilised an industry-based learning program to widen talent pathways.
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