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 Florida 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

Florida CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Florida 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

Elvis Clemetson

SBA Communications
SVP & Global CIO

Chad Couch

JM Family Enterprises
CIO

Christina Shannon

KIK Consumer Products
Chief Information Officer

Luis Suarez

H.I.G. Capital
Chief Technology Officer

Christine Vanderpool

Florida Crystals Corporation
VP & Chief Technology Officer

Governing Body Members

Chris Akeroyd

Lee Health
CIO

Karen Beebe

Bealls, Inc.
Chief Technology Officer

Gee Chow

Alachua County
Director of ITS

Rick Coro

Landstar
CIO

Michael Delgado

Sandals Resorts
Chief Information Officer

Jorge Fernández

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
CIO

Eric Firer

RealTruck
Chief Information Officer

Macario Gallegos

Hard Rock International
Senior Vice President & CIO

Angelica Gomez

Goodwill Industries of South Florida
CIO, Vice President of Information Technology

Rodrigo Gonzalez Hermosillo

Softtek
Chief Information Officer

Venkat Gopalan

Belcorp
Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer

Robert Gunderson

Starboard Group
Vice President Information Technology

Charles Harris

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
VP, IT

Shawn Harrs

GuidePoint Security
CIO

Sameer Istafa

Miami Dolphins
VP, Chief Technology Officer

Namita Jindal

Terex
Chief Digital & AI Officer

Marcus Johnson

Childrens Home Society of Florida
CIO

Eric Kasir

Gen Re
CIO

Ken Kicia

Florida Department of Corrections
Chief Information Officer

Robert Kurimski

Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Chief Information & Technology Officer

Mike Novak

Safe Harbor Marinas
Chief Technology Officer

Tamir Peres

Herc Holdings
SVP & CIO

Tony Petisce

Fallon Health
VP of Information Technology (CIO), and Information Security Officer

Kevin Porter

Watson Realty Corp
Chief Information Officer

Sheila Ravindran

Food for the Poor
EVP and Chief Information Officer

Dan Rocco

Cenveo
CIO

Gatha Sadhir

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway Company
Executive Vice President, Global Technology

Regina Salazar

Dycom Industries
Chief Information and Digital Officer

Chad Simpson

City Home
CIO

James St. Louis

Miami International Airport
Aviation Division Director of Information Technology - CIO

Sheri Strobel

Chapters Health System
CIO

Peter Thorne

Osceola County School District
Chief Information Officer

William Velez

HEICO Corporation
Chief Information Officer

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

In-Person

November 10, 2026 | 1 day

Florida CIO Community Executive Summit

Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport

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

In-Person

February 2027 | an evening

Florida CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

May 6, 2027 | 1 day

Florida CIO Community Executive Summit

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center

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

In-Person

November 9, 2027 | 1 day

Florida CIO Community Executive Summit

Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport

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



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