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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.
- Investing in your people and the right technologies
- Innovating with advanced technologies and new delivery models
- Influencing business stakeholders and enterprise outcomes
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
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Cyber Security Advisor (CSA) Arizona- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Jason Lish
Advisor Group
CISO
Shaun Marion
Republic Services, Inc.
CISO
Sathish Muthukrishnan
Ally Financial
Chief Information, Data and Digital Officer
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
Tina Thorstenson
Arizona State University
Deputy Chief Information Officer, IT Governance, Policy & Information Security CISO
Members
Matthew Arvay
City of Phoenix
CIO
Max (LJ) Chan
Avnet
CIO
Paul Cottey
Water Street Healthcare Partners LLC
CIO
Travis Cutright
City of Mesa, AZ
CIO
Gary Desai
Discount Tire Co.
CIO
Ed Dzadovsky
Couche-Tard
VP Information Technology & Systems, NA
Theo Gibson
TPI Composites
Vice President & CIO
Brad Hartig
City of Scottsdale
CIO
Eric Leader
Verity Health System
CIO
Umesh Manathkar
Amkor Technology
Corporate VP & CIO
Derek Masseth
University of Arizona
Chief Technology Officer
Paula Mattingly
Arizona Department of Health Services
CIO
Joe Mildenhall
Grand Canyon University
CIO
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 Bank
Enterprise Chief Information Officer
Kris Singleton
International Cruise & Excursions
EVP & CIO
Jamie Smith
University of Phoenix
CIO
Joseph Sugihara
City of Mesa, AZ
Asst. CIO
Kelly Summers
Maricopa Integrated Health System
Sr. VP, CIO
Jim Upchurch
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
CIO
Robert Witte
Taylor Morrison
VP & CIO
Upcoming programs
September 23, 2020
2020 Global CIO Executive Summit
Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
A three-day summit for CIOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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October 16, 2020
2020 Phoenix CIO Executive Summit Q4
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa Montelucia
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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March 2021
2021 Phoenix CIO Inner Circle Q1
An evening with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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"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
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