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

Bob Schuetter

Ashland
CISO

Governing Body Members

Debi Brobst

ProMedica
CIO

Liam Durbin

Marzetti
CIO

Ryan Hale

Lithko Contracting
CIO & Director, Strategic Initiatives

Matt Hough

Cintas
VP & CIO

Tricia Julian

Baptist Health
CIO

Branndon Kelley

American Municipal Power
Chief Strategy Officer

Dawn Paquette

GE Aerospace
CIO

Atul Pawar

American Chemical Society
CTO

Grant Smiley

Ameritas
VP, Technology & Operations

Brett Starr

Cincinnati Insurance Company
VP, Business Intelligence & Data Management

Richard Thorp

Swissport
CTO


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

  1. Delivering Digital Innovation to Drive Value Across the Enterprise
  2. Maximizing Existing Resources to Optimize Emerging Costs
  3. Securing the Organization Through Advanced Technology Adoption

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

January 29, 2025 | 1 hour

Ohio CIO Town Hall

Ohio CIO & CISO Town Hall

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

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IN-PERSON

March 4, 2025 | an evening

Ohio CIO Inner Circle

Anderson Pavilion

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

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IN-PERSON

May 22, 2025 | 1 day

Ohio CIO Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Cincinatti

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

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