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 Houston 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

Houston CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Houston 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

David Cain

CVR Energy
SVP & CIO

Vagesh Dave

McDermott
Global VP & CIO

Kara Pelecky

American Bureau of Shipping
CIO & SVP

Michael Thompson

Gulfport Energy Corporation
VP & CIO

John Varkey

WM
SVP, CIO

Governing Body Members

Amit Anand

Community Health Choice
Head of IT, Vice President

Chet Bhat

EnerMech
Global CIO

Kyle Bigelow

BioUrja Trading
VP, Enterprise IT & Security

Jason Bourg

APTIM
VP, IT, CIO

Joe Carroll

CITGO Petroleum
CIO & Head of Cybersecurity

John Christ

Expand Energy
VP, CIO

Laurent Clerc

Viridien Group
CTO

Alexis Collins

Norton Rose Fulbright
CIO, US

Jennifer Corfman

GIS
VP, Digital Solutions

Marc Cougle

Bristow Group
CIO

Graham Crisp

TechnipFMC
SVP & CIO

Anthony Dayao

Motiva
CIO

Michael Dean

ProEnergy Services
SVP & CIO

Mukund Devanathan

SI Group
CIO

David Domine

Christian Brothers Automotive
CIO

Robyn Doughtie

Fort Bend County, TX
Director, IT & CIO

Luis Fernandez

VML
Executive Director, Technology

LeeBrian Gaskins

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Senior AVP, IT & CIO

Abhi Gite

HealthEquity
CIO

Jeff Green

Strike
CIO

Brandon Guilbeau

Vinmar
VP of Information Technology

Chris Hanz

Carolina Panthers
Vice President- Technology

David Harmon

Oil States International
VP & CIO

Darwin Jebha

Thermon Manufacturing
VP, IT

Rishi Kaushal

Entrust
CIO

Vince Kellen

Texas A&M University System
Chief Information Officer

Dominic Keller

Transocean
VP, IT

Amy Kling

Turner Industries
CIO

Dolly Kripalani

ON Semiconductor
Head of Digital Transformation, HR

Julio Lago

Celeros
VP & CIO

Nick Larcombe

Talos Energy
VP & CIO

Stephen Liverman

TPC Group
VP Information & Ops Technology

Jason Lu

CSAT Solutions
CIO & CTO

Marcelo Matheus

Tramontina USA
CIO

Pragati Mathur

ConocoPhillips
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Aparna Mathur

Nabors Industries
VP, IT

Robert McLemore

Rush Enterprises
Senior VP & CIO

Sindhu Menon

Harris County, TX
Executive Director & County CIO

Maria O'Neill

Oceaneering International
VP & CITO

Travis Osborne

Surge Energy Inc
Senior Director, IT

Phillip Pappan

Superior Energy
CIO

Vikas Parikh

Depot Connect International
SVP, CIO

Ken Piddington

RelaDyne
Chief Digital, Technology & Integration Officer

Siva Pothi

TP
CIO

Nikki Puma

LGI Homes
VP, IT

Suresh Rajamani

NPK
VP & CIO

Marshall Ramsey

City of San Antonio, TX
CIO

Don Reny

Gulf States Toyota
VP, IT

Nick Rose

Genesis Energy
CIO & CISO

Bill Rothe

Hilcorp Energy Company
SVP, CIO

Darren Ruhr

Precision Drilling
Chief Administrative Officer

Drew Scafide

Buckeye Partners
CIO

Michael Schnabel

University of Texas - San Antonio
VP & CIO

Soumya Seetharam

Corning
SVP & Chief Digital and Information Officer

John Senneff

The Marek Family of Companies
CIO

Vaidy Subramanian

Daikin Global
Chief Digital Officer

Srini Sundarrajan

mSupply
CIO

Erik Tennison

AIG
Associate Information Officer

Laura Tibodeau

DAI
SVP & CTO

Rennu Varghese

The Friedkin Group
Global CIO

Randy Volkin

Perry Homes
CIO

Stuart Wagner

Enterprise Products Partners
SVP, IT

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 28, 2026 | 1 hour

Houston CIO Community Town Hall

Everyone Wants Scaled AI. Only 9% Have It

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

In-Person

December 3, 2026 | 1 day

Houston CIO Community Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Houston West

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

In-Person

April 2027 | an evening

Houston CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Houston CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

November 30, 2027 | 1 day

Houston CIO Community Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Houston West

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



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