Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Chicago CIO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

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®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Rita Fisher

Reynolds Consumer Products
CIO & EVP Supply Chain

Rajeev Khanna

Trucordia
CIO

Mike Parisi

ITW
VP & CIO

Jane Possell

CNA
EVP, Chief Information Officer, Analytics, Operations

Gagan Singh

Ascension
SVP, CIO

Governing Body Members

Eyal Altman

Littelfuse
SVP, Chief Digital & IT Officer

Deb Anderson

Endeavor Health
CIO

Andy Bhojwani

Nidec
CIO

Kevin Boyd

University of Chicago
CIO

Wayne Bulmahn

Unite Here Health
CIO & Security Officer

Chris Campbell

DeVry University
CIO

Joe Chung

SRAM
CIO & VP, Digital Software and IT

Kelly Coomer

Kemper Corporation
EVP, CIO

Mike Cozzi

Griffith Foods
VP Global IT

Patty Crawford

UL Solutions
SVP & CIO

Bhavana Devulapally

Ventas
SVP & CIO

Shawn Ellis

TransUnion
International CITO

Matt Englehart

Maker's Pride
CIO

Mark Forbes

Marathon Cheese Corporation
VP IT

Eric Foster

DFIN Solutions
EVP & CIO

Nathan Frank

Aetna
SVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Adam Garey

COUNTRY Financial
SVP & CIO

Anuj Gaur

The Marmon Group
VP Global IT

Tom Gerdes

Heico Companies LLC
EVP & CIO

Fares Ghanimah

William Blair & Company
Head of Central Technology

Mike Giresi

Vertiv
CIO

Ron Guerrier

Save the Children
CTO

Prathima Hegde

Del Monte Foods
CIO

Nelson Imana

U.S. Renal Care
CIO

Alex Ingram

Water Street
VP, Technology

Zach Jecklin

Echo Global Logistics
CIO

Kurt Johnson

SAC Wireless
VP, IT & Cybersecurity

Vic Kalidindi

Robertshaw
Vice President of IT & CIO

Qasim Khan

U.S. Bank
CIO, EVP, Wealth Management, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking

EK Khan

National General
CIO

Andy Kiss

Essendant
Executive Leadership Team SVP & CIO and Head of IT

Laura Kohl

Morningstar
CIO

Neeraj Kumar

Roosevelt University
VP & CIO

Jeff Lischett

Treehouse Foods
CIO

Jean Luber

MYR Group
VP, IT

Jaime Mafla

Rehlko
CTO

Susan Malisch

American Medical Association
SVP, CIO

Mike Maresca

Ulta Beauty
Chief Technology & Transformation Officer

Weberson Martins

OMRON
Americas Vice-President, IT/CIO

Sean McCormack

First Student
CIO

Greg Michelini

Unified Women’s Healthcare
CIO

Jon Morse

Bausch + Lomb
VP IT

Alyssa Moy

Option Care Health
CIO

Ram Mullapudi

Rust-Oleum
CIO

Pooja Muttath

Covista
CIO

Soumit Nandi

Live Nation Entertainment
Global CTO

Paul Niser

Walton Street Capital
CTO

Pat Quint

Parts Town
CIO

Brandon Ragle

State of Illinois
State CIO

Raj Sampoornam

Byline Bank
CIO

Tracy Schaefer

Conagra Brands
SVP & CIO

Samir Shah

Brunswick
SVP & Global CIO

Jason Skaria

Foundever
Chief Technology Officer

Kevin Solchenberger

FHLB Chicago
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer

George Sorial

UBS
Chief Digital & Information Officer - Canada and Caribbean

Kevin Steele

Feeding America
CIO

Kashif Syed

HDI Global Insurance Company
Chief Information & Transformation Officer

Francesco Tinto

Kimberly-Clark Corporation
CIO

David Todd

White Lodging
SVP & Chief Information & Security Officer

Gerry Tumbali

Northeastern Illinois Transit Authority
CIO

Frank Williams

Ryerson
CIO

Andy Xydakis

Aon
Global CIO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

  1. Lead Strategic Technology Alignment to Establish an AI Operating Model
  2. Manage Costs Strategically to Maximize Business Value
  3. Elevate Cybersecurity as a Core Driver of Business Value, Resilience and Growth

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

October 14, 2026 | 1 hour

Chicago CIO Community Town Hall

Scaling AI Responsibly Through Governance and Control

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

In-Person

December 1, 2026 | 1 day

Chicago CIO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 233 South Wacker Drive (Willis Tower)

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

February 18, 2027 | an evening

Chicago CIO Community Inner Circle

Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

May 18, 2027 | 1 day

Chicago CIO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 233 South Wacker

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Chicago CIO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

November 30, 2027 | 1 day

Chicago CIO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 233 South Wacker

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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