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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.
- Mastering the art of change and adaptability
- Accelerating high growth and a data-first mindset
- Empowering talent, protecting the enterprise
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
Ed Dzadovsky
Circle K
VP Information Technology & Systems, NA
Mike Goodwin
PetSmart
CIO
Shannon Lawson
City of Phoenix, AZ
CISO
Mike Lettman
Department of Homeland Security
Cyber Security Advisor (CSA) Arizona- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Todd Redfoot
GoDaddy.com
Chief Privacy & Risk Officer
Justin Replogle
Honeywell Aerospace
VP, IT
Tim Roemer
State of Arizona
Director of Homeland Security, State of Arizona
J.R. Sloan
State of Arizona
CIO
Members
Max (LJ) Chan
Avnet
CIO
Paul Cottey
Water Street
CIO
Travis Cutright
City of Mesa, AZ
CIO
Gary Desai
Discount Tire
CIO
Theo Gibson
TPI Composites
IT Vice President & CIO
Steen Hambric
City of Phoenix, AZ
CIO
Brad Hartig
City of Scottsdale, AZ
CIO
Bianca Lochner
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
Michael Pencek
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CIO
Tracy Powers
EPAM Systems
Sr. Manager, CIO Advisory Data Governance & Monetization Strategy
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 Programs
VIRTUAL
February 24, 2022 | 1 hour
Phoenix CIO Virtual Town Hall
Structuring for Success — Crafting Your Future IT Culture
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
April, 2022 | an evening
Phoenix 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
Phoenix CIO Executive Summit - 12/09/2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Boardroom - 09/30/2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Boardroom - 09/14/2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Town Hall - 08/12/2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Boardroom - 06/24/2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/19/2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Town Hall - 04/07/2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Town Hall - 02/18/2021
Phoenix CIO Virtual Boardroom - 12/10/2020
Phoenix CIO Virtual Town Hall - 11/19/2020
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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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