Join a powerful network of C-level 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 best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Ohio CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Ohio 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

Michael Erickson

Baptist Health
CISO

Lisa Heckler

CareSource
CISO

Ryan Kean

Total Quality Logistics
CIO

Nick Ritter

Worldpay
CISO

Governing Body Members

Ron Anderson

ProAmpac
CIO

Debi Brobst

ProMedica
CIO

Liam Durbin

Marzetti
CIO

Matt Hough

Cintas
VP & CIO

Tricia Julian

Baptist Health
CIO

Marty Luffy

Installed Building Products
CIO

Dawn Paquette

GE Aerospace
CIO

Atul Pawar

American Chemical Society
CTO

Grant Smiley

Ameritas
VP, Investment Ops

Richard Thorp

Swissport
CTO

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

  1. Modernizing The IT Operating Model to Enable Business Agility
  2. Connecting IT Investments to Business Outcomes Through Strategic Alignment
  3. Enhancing Leadership Capabilities to Build a Culture Rooted in Trust and Accountability

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

November 13, 2025 | 1 hour

Ohio CIO Community Town Hall

Enhancing Resilience — Strategies for Navigating Cyber Threats

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

In-Person

March 2026 | an evening

Ohio CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

May 20, 2026 | 1 day

Ohio CIO Community Executive Summit

The Westin Cincinnati

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



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