Chicago CIO Community


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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. Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
  3. Orchestrating Change - Influencing Culture and Creating Value

Chicago CIO Governing Body


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

Co-Chairs

Ron Guerrier

HP Inc.
Global CIO

Deb Hall Lefevre

Starbucks
EVP & CTO

Rajeev Khanna

Aon
Chief Information Officer

Laura Kohl

Morningstar
CIO

Mike Parisi

ITW
VP CIO

Ashley Pettit

State Farm
Senior Vice President & CIO

Jane Possell

CNA
EVP, Chief Information Officer, Analytics, Operations

Gagan Singh

Ascension
Chief Information Officer

Tom South

Northern Trust
Executive VP & Chief Information Officer

Members

Niyi Adedoyin

GATX
SVP & CIO

Eyal Altman

Littelfuse
Vice President, Chief Digital & Information Technology Officer

Deepak Batheja

Water Street
CIO

Shawkat Bhuiyan

Bank of Montreal
Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture

Bill Blount

VelocityEHS
CIO

Kevin Boyd

University of Chicago
Associate Vice President and CIO

Dani Brown

Whirlpool Corporation
SVP & CIO

Wayne Bulmahn

UNITE HERE HEALTH
CIO & Security Officer

Maryann Byrdak

Feeding America
Chief Information Officer

Chris Campbell

DeVry University
Chief Information Officer

Kelly Coomer

Sammons Financial Group
Chief Information Officer

Bhavana Devulapally

Ventas
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer

Jeff Douglas

Potbelly Sandwich Works
SVP, CIO

Shawn Ellis

TransUnion
International CIO

Rita Fisher

Reynolds Consumer Products
CIO and EVP, Supply Chain

Mark Forbes

PurposeBuilt Brands
CIO

Eric Foster

DFIN Solutions
EVP & CIO

Adam Garey

COUNTRY Financial
Senior Vice President & CIO

Anuj Gaur

The Marmon Group
VP Global Information Technology

Ash Goel

Bronson
SVP/CIO

Nelson Imana

U.S. Renal Care
CIO

Zach Jecklin

Echo Global Logistics
CIO

Kurt Johnson

SAC Wireless
Vice President - IT & Cybersecurity

Rohit Kapoor

Claire's Stores, Inc.
EVP CIO

Lawson Kelly

World of Hyatt
Global Chief Technology Officer

Tom Kirkham

Primient
CIO

Deepak Larecha

Deloitte
Global CTO, Innovation and Analytics Leader - Global Financial Advisory, Deloitte

Pat Lawicki

Allstate
SVP & Group CIO

Jonny LeRoy

Grainger
CTO

Ann Madea

Simmons Bank
CIO & EVP

Susan Malisch

American Medical Association
VP & CIO

Paul Mauschbaugh

Caterpillar
Group Chief Information Officer – Services, Distribution & Digital

Sean McCormack

First Student
Chief Information Officer

Bud McQuade

Duracell
Vice President of Information Technology (CIO)

Greg Michelini

Athletico
CIO

Rui Moreira

Martin Brower
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Jon Morse

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Vice President Information Technology

Praveen Moturu

Mars
Vice President – Chief Enterprise Architect

Pooja Muttath

Cars.com
Vice President - Enterprise Platform Engineering

Dan Nerroth

Consumers Credit Union
CIO/COO

Paul Niser

Walton Street Capital
CTO

Sunder Pappu

Inland
Senior Vice President, Head of Technology & Strategy

Jim Petrassi

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
DSVP and CTO

Mythyly Putcha

Zurich Insurance
VP, Global Business and Technology Solutions

Julie Ragland

Navistar
SVP & Chief Information Officer

Brandon Ray

The Boeing Co
Business Operations Manager

Jason Reynolds

ADM
VP of Digital and Analytics

Simona Rollinson

ISACA
CTO

Raj Sampoornam

Byline Bank
SVP & CIO

Tracy Schaefer

Conagra Brands
CIO

Bruce Schinelli

TTX
VP, IT & CIO

Swati Shah

TransUnion
SVP US Markets Technology

Samir Shah

Fortune Brands Home & Security
SVP and Chief Information Officer

Karriem Shakoor

UL Solutions
SVP & CIO

Vinod Sisodiya

Old National
Chief Information Officer, Community Bank

Mike Skibo

Dover
Vice-President, Information Technology

Steven Smith

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health
CIO

Aaron Thomann

GE Healthcare
SVP, CIO - Integrated Supply Chain, Product Management & Engineering

Francesco Tinto

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Senior VP & Global Chief Information Officer

David Todd

White Lodging
SVP & Chief Information & Security Officer

Ophir Trigalo

Illinois Institute of Technology
Vice Provost/CIO

Chris Walter

Central Garden & Pet Company
CIO

Janet Zelenka

Stericycle
EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

June 20, 2023 | 1 hour

Chicago CIO Town Hall

Unlocking Collaboration with Digital Capabilities

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

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VIRTUAL

July 20, 2023 | 1 hour

Chicago CIO Town Hall

Chicago CIO Town Hall

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

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IN-PERSON

September 27, 2023 | an evening

Chicago CIO Inner Circle

The Ivy Room

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

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IN-PERSON

December 12, 2023 | 1 day

Chicago CIO Executive Summit

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

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

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