We use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website. To learn more, visit our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use this site, or closing this box, you consent to our use of cookies.
Phoenix CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the Phoenix 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
Phoenix CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Phoenix CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Mike Goodwin
PetSmart
CIO
Mike Lettman
Department of Homeland Security
Cyber Security Advisor (CSA) Arizona- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Jason Lish
Advisor
CISO
Shaun Marion
Republic Services
CISO
Todd Redfoot
GoDaddy.com
Chief Privacy & Risk Officer
Justin Replogle
Honeywell Aerospace
VP, IT
Tim Roemer
State of Arizona
CISO
J.R. Sloan
State of Arizona
CIO
Members
Matthew Arvay
City of Phoenix, AZ
CIO
Max (LJ) Chan
Avnet
Chief Information Officer
Paul Cottey
Water Street Healthcare Partners LLC
CIO
Travis Cutright
City of Mesa, AZ
CIO
Gary Desai
Discount Tire
CIO
Ed Dzadovsky
Circle K
VP Information Technology & Systems, NA
Theo Gibson
TPI Composites
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Brad Hartig
City of Scottsdale, AZ
CIO
Umesh Manathkar
Amkor Technology
Corporate VP & CIO
Derek Masseth
University of Arizona
Chief Technology Officer
Paula Mattingly
State of Arizona - Arizona Department of Health Services
CIO
Joe Mildenhall
Grand Canyon University
Chief Information Officer
Tracy Powers
USAA
Director, Master and Reference Data
Steve Reese
Phoenix Suns
VP, CIO
Dan Saltich
Shamrock Foods
CIO
Raghu Santanam Ph.D.
Arizona State University
Department Chair, Information Systems
Jeff Semonovich
Western Alliance
Enterprise Chief Information Officer
Jamie Smith
University of Phoenix
CIO
Joseph Sugihara
City of Mesa, AZ
Asst. CIO
Kelly Summers
Valleywise Health
Sr. VP, CIO
Jim Upchurch
P.F. Chang's
CIO
"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
Virtual Programs
February 18, 2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Town Hall
CIO & CISO Vision for Strategy & Leadership
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
March 16, 2021
Global CIO Virtual Town Hall
Global CIO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
April, 2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, half-day virtual program with new connections and actionable insights.
Learn More
June 23, 2021
Global CIO Virtual Town Hall
Global CIO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
Content from your CIO peers
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JANUARY 14, 2021
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JANUARY 14, 2021
How CIOs Can Leverage Their Influence and Skills
After 25 years in the restaurant industry, Natalia Barsegiyan wanted to shape organisational strategy in a digital world – and found it at Domino’s Pizza Group plc. Natalia shares how CIOs can leverage their skills and influence others at the board level.
READ ARTICLETOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JANUARY 14, 2021
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JANUARY 14, 2021
DACH CIO Virtual Town Hall Insights
CIOs from the DACH region gathered virtually to hear research insights and projections from Carsten Brzeski, Global Head of Macro Research & Chief Economist Eurozone at ING. Read highlights from their discussion on the year to come.
READ ARTICLEINFOGRAPHIC | DECEMBER 18, 2020
INFOGRAPHIC | DECEMBER 18, 2020
2020 in the CIO Community
While 2020 was full of challenges, one bright spot for CIOs was the opportunity to grow their leadership and influence on the business. Here is a look at the journey the Evanta CIO Community took this year.
VIEW RESULTS