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 Minneapolis 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

Minneapolis CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Minneapolis 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

Marc Carlson

Land O'Lakes
CIO

Tammylynne Jonas

Rentokil Terminix
CIO

Amy Landucci

Solventum
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Governing Body Members

Bill Alfveby

Navitus Health Solutions
CIO

John Avenson

Minnesota Twins
SVP & CTO

TK Balaji

Post Consumer Brands
CIO

Eric Carter

New Era Technology
EVP, IT

Kellie Christensen

Gray Construction
CIO, Gray, Inc

Doug Clingman

Central Valley AG Cooperative
CTO

Troy Collings

CB Shared Services
President & Chief Technology Officer

Megan Douglas

Maurices Incorporated
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Brian Funfar

Greenheck
CIO

Chetan Ganatra

Ramsey County
CIO & Director of Information Services

Jeff Gerber

Johnson Brothers
CIO

Ross Gilbertson

Vessco Water
CIO

Ryan Hawkins

Thrivent
CTO

Matt Heinrichs

Life Time
SVP, Technology

Dave Ingham

Allina Health
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Jim Jones

Great River Energy
VP & CIO

Karen Julian

University of St. Thomas
VP, CIO, Innovation & Technology Services

Brian Katlack

Huntington Bank
SVP, Segment CIO

Sridhar Koneru

Winnebago Industries
CIO

Rashmi Kumar

Medtronic
SVP & Global CIO

George McNulty

State of Minnesota
Chief Business Technology Officer Dept of Human Services

Rudi Mohamed

State of Minnesota
CIO

Matt Neale

Agiliti
SVP, CIO

Bob Olson

Aon
CIO & VP, Reinsurance Technology

Mike Papp

Miller Milling
Senior Director, IT, CIO

Hitesh Patel

Valvoline
SVP, Chief Technology & Cybersecurity Officer

Tony Peleska

Kraus-Anderson
CIO & Head of Digital Transformation

Shawn Quant

Piper Sandler Companies
Chief Information & Operations Officer

Ryker Richardson

Federated Insurance
EVP & CIO

Kathy Schoenrock

Graco
EVP & CIO

Priya Senthilkumar

Pearson Vue
VP, Technology & Product Engineering

Derek Shaw

H.B. Fuller Company
GVP & CIO

Ken Smith

Daktronics
Director, IT

Gerard Smyth

Ameriprise Financial
EVP & CIO

John Soderberg

Fastenal
Senior EVP, IT

Mohan Subbarayan

Livingston International
CIO

Shady Taha

Bridgeview Eye Partners
CIO

Tarek Tomes

University of Minnesota
VP & CIO

Pritika Toutam

Allegion
CIO/Vice President, Global Software Engineering

Matt Traen

POET
CIO

Eduardo Valencia

Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission
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 29, 2026 | 1 hour

Minneapolis CIO Community Town Hall

Three AI Fallacies That Are Costing You

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

In-Person

December 10, 2026 | 1 day

Minneapolis CIO Community Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

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

In-Person

March 10, 2027 | an evening

Minneapolis CIO Community Inner Circle

Edina Country Club

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

In-Person

June 2027 | 1 day

Minneapolis CIO Community Executive Summit

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

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Minneapolis CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

December 2027 | 1 day

Minneapolis CIO Community Executive Summit

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



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