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 Ohio 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

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

Governing Body Members

Ron Anderson

ProAmpac
CIO

Debi Brobst

ProMedica
CIO

David Dissinger

CommuniCare
CIO

Liam Durbin

Marzetti
CIO

Karthik Ganeshan

Enerfab
Director of IT

Tricia Julian

Baptist Health
CIO

Marty Luffy

Installed Building Products
CIO

Atul Pawar

American Chemical Society
CTO

Nick Spann

The Hillman Group
CIO

Richard Thorp

Swissport
CTO

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

March 9, 2027 | an evening

Ohio CIO Community Inner Circle

The View

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

In-Person

May 18, 2027 | 1 day

Ohio CIO Community Executive Summit

The Westin Cincinnati

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



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