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

Seattle CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Seattle 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

Lutz Beck

Daimler Truck North America
CIO

Charu Jain

Alaska Airlines
SVP, Merchandising & Innovation

Laurent Rotival

Cambia Health Solutions
EVP & CIO

Governing Body Members

Adnan Adil

Elastic
CIO

Bridget Barnes

OHSU
SVP & CIO

Dr. Zafar Chaudry

Seattle Children's
SVP & Chief Digital Officer and CIO

Zelma Cilliers

ConMet
VP, IT

Jerry Cochran

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Chief Digital Officer

Jim Downing

Carrix
VP & CIO

Viggo Forde

Snohomish County
CIO & Director, IT

Cheri Larson

Charlie's Produce
CIO

Randi Levin

Sound Transit
Chief Information Officer

Lily Ley

PACCAR
VP & CIO

Matt Modarelli

Washington State Department of Transportation
CIO & Director, Technology Services

Sean Perry

Kelly Services
CIO

Wilhelm Pettersson

Northwest Kidney Centers
VP, IT

Daric Schweikart

Flow
CIO

Ravi Waran

Clearwater Paper
VP & CIO

Dave Wolf

WaFd Bank
SVP & 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

July 29, 2026 | 1 hour

Seattle CIO Community Town Hall

Seattle CIO & CISO Community Town Hall

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

In-Person

September 22, 2026 | an evening

Seattle CIO Community Inner Circle

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi (31st Floor)

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

In-Person

December 1, 2026 | 1 day

Seattle CIO Community Executive Summit

Grand Hyatt Seattle

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



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