Meet the 2024 Minnesota #ORBIE Finalists | https://lnkd.in/eCC7ehGr Global Steve Arsenault, APi Group Kevin Baartman, Dairy Queen Keith B. Nichols, Jostens, Inc. Chris Sullivan, Self Esteem Brands Derek Shaw, H.B. Fuller Narayanan Sundaresan, Strategic Education, Inc. Large Enterprise David Black CHS, Inc. TK Balaji, Post Consumer Brands Jeff Gerber, Johnson Brothers Liquor Company Cliff Manuel, Vista Outdoor Darin McDonald, UCare Dennis Zuzek, HealthPartners Enterprise Hitesh Patel, MBA, Sleep Number Naser A., Coborns, Inc. Tony Peleska, Kraus Anderson Amy Porwoll, CentraCare Jim Stathopoulos, Sun Country Airlines Large Corporate Andy Dulka, Restaurant Technologies Rishi K., Entrust Dennis Keane, Red Wing Shoe Linda Lovold, MBA, PMP, Life-Science Innovations Carrie McAuley, CWT Corporate Todd Duran, Lovesac Andre Burgaud, Infinite Campus Jeremy DeBord, Quality Bicycle Products Jeff Eccles, The Imagine Group Nonprofit & Public Sector Dr. Jacquelyn Malcolm Bailey, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Justin Hennes, Minneapolis Public Schools Rudi Mohamed, Minnesota Housing Cisco S., Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Phil Thorson, St Cloud State University Jaime Wascalus, City of Saint Paul CISO Tony Taylor, Land O’Lakes, Inc Vince Aimutis, Federated Mutual Insurance Tom Bauer, APi Group Jason Meszaros, MBA, Anderson Trucking Service Theodore Peterson, Datasite Michael Rogers, Hormel Foods Inspire Leadership Network Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) Alexis Gurkin
MinnesotaCIO
Information Technology & Services
Minneapolis, MN 1,414 followers
The Preeminent Peer Leadership Network of Minnesota Chief Information Officers
About us
MinnesotaCIO is one of 30 chapters in the Inspire Leadership Network, a national membership organization comprised exclusively of CIOs from public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit institutions. MinnesotaCIO exists to help CIOs thrive in today’s most challenging C-suite executive role. The chapter regularly convenes leading CIOs and fosters meaningful relationships by hosting non-commercial, member-led programs—helping CIOs gain leadership advantage. We create opportunities for technology leaders to engage in substantive, issues-based discussion related to their industries and profession. Members benefit by collaborating with others, building meaningful relationships, and promoting professional development through executive events that facilitate valuable interaction among senior-level experts. MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION Members must be a Minnesota-based CIO or equivalent senior technology leader for an organization with at least $100 million annual revenue. Organizations over $1 billion qualify for a second membership and organizations over $5 billion may enroll a third member – provided the organization’s primary technology leader is a member in good standing. ABOUT THE ORBIE AWARDS The ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. Since inception in 1998, over 500 technology leaders have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.
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http://www.minnesotacio.org
External link for MinnesotaCIO
- Industry
- Information Technology & Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Minneapolis, MN
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2017
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- Information Technology, CIO, Association, and Awards Program
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#MinnesotaCIO | Inside Quality Bicycle Products Inspire Leadership Network Alexis Gurkin
🚴♀️ Vision, values, and very cool bikes. 🚴♂️ MinnesotaCIO had the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at Quality Bicycle Products yesterday afternoon for an inside look at real time implementation of emerging technology and to connect as a community. Hearing the inspiring career journey of CIO Jeremy DeBord, from shipping floor to the company's highest ranking technology executive, highlighted QBP's commitment to open-mindedness, innovation, employee well-being, and creative thinking that produces the some of the most exceptional bicycles in the world. After a fascinating conversation about how technology leveled-up this industry leader, we learned more about the specific execution of efficiency solutions like on-demand packaging and automated mobile robots, each named specially by employees (shout out to Robocop!) 🤖 Introducing this cutting-edge technology was a major culture shift for a company known for it’s specialized and often hand-made bicycles and accessories, and bespoke sales and distribution practices. Employees felt it might threaten their jobs but quickly realized that it was assisting them in their work, making it safer and less physically demanding. And, as a certified B-Corporation, it was especially compelling to know that pursuing these kinds of technology solutions underscores QBP’s value of caring about the impact their business has on the planet, their communities, and their employees. 🌿 🌏 Finally, we got a sneak peek 👀 into the product development spaces, and while I can’t share any secrets 🤐 let me just say WOW!!!! 🤯 What an incredible afternoon for our members to get exclusive access inside a company aspiring to advance the experience of bicycling for the wellbeing of people and the planet, and the technology that’s making it happen! 💡 Inspire Leadership Network #technologyinnovation #community #crawlwalkrunBIKE
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Congratulations again to Minnesota #ORBIE Winner Brian Tilzer of Best Buy being named a 2024 #NationalORBIE Finalist in the Large Enterprise category. Alexis Gurkin
Congratulations again to the 2024 National #ORBIE Finalists in the Large Enterprise Category! Winners will be announced live August 15 at #Converge24 in Dallas, Texas. View all finalists by visiting https://lnkd.in/gGMKWWXi. Carrie G. Busbee, Core & Main (CentralFloridaCIO) Umar Farooq, Patterson-UTI (HoustonCIO) Greg Gates, LPL Financial (CharlotteCIO) Rex Lee, MBA, Canadian Tire Corporation (InspireTORONTO) Michael Ruttledge, Citizens (BostonCIO) Brian Tilzer, Best Buy (MinnesotaCIO)
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Congratulations again to Minnesota #ORBIE Winner Teddy Bekele of Land O'Lakes, Inc. on being named a 2024 #NationalORBIE Finalist in the Global category. Alexis Gurkin
Congratulations again to the 2024 National #ORBIE Finalists in the Global Category! Winners will be announced live August 15 at #Converge24 in Dallas, Texas. View all finalists by visiting https://lnkd.in/gGMKWWXi. Teddy Bekele, Land O'Lakes, Inc. (MinnesotaCIO) Danielle Brown, Whirlpool Corporation (MichiganCIO) Donagh Herlihy, Subway (NewYorkCIO) Simon Nazarian, Optum (SoCalCIO) Taren Rodabaugh, Bridgestone Americas (TennesseeCIO) Chad Steighner, Clarios (WisconsinCIO)
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🚀 Transforming Enterprises as a CIO | Author of 'The Rockstar IT Leader Handbook' | Mentor & Innovator in Tech Leadership | Delivering Game-Changing Results in IT Efficiency, Revenue Growth, and Operational Excellence.
🌟 I'm excited to announce that I'll be attending #Converge24 in #Dallas this August 2024! This is more than just a conference; it's a premier gathering where technology leaders from across the globe come together to share insights, inspire innovation, and forge lasting connections. Having met many inspiring members from DallasCIOs and BayAreaCIOs at the first InspireCIOs conference in #Geneva, #Switzerland. I’m especially looking forward to reconnecting with these brilliant minds and those from my chapter MinnesotaCIO, in Dallas. 🚀Why #Converge24? #Converge24 stands out as a unique platform for us tech leaders to collaborate and explore new possibilities in technology. With the DallasCIOs hosting, I'm confident it will be a phenomenal event, filled with meaningful conversations and innovative ideas. 🤝Join Us! If you're a technology leader looking to stay on the cutting edge, #Converge24 is the place to be. Let's reconnect, share our experiences, and push the boundaries of what's possible together. Looking forward to seeing many familiar and new faces in Dallas! Shady Taha | Faith Tang | Farzana Ashraf | Carter Busse | John Avenson | Mark Campbell, D.Sc. | Chetan Dubey | Brett Lansing | Tony Peleska | Brian Neuhaus | Rollis Reisner | Uy Ut | Cheryl Nygaard| Jonathan Frye| Bradley Hutson | Lourdes Gipson, MBA★ | Tarek Tomes | Alexis Gurkin | Teddy Bekele | Christa Ogilvy | Bradford Newton | Amy Abbott | Andrew Brock #Converge24 #TechnologyLeadership #Networking #Innovation #DallasCIO #BayAreaCIO #LeadershipExcellence #InspireLeadership #MinnesotaCIO
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🌟 🌟 🌟 All three Inspire Leadership Network chapters I have the honor of working with are led by powerhouse women at the top Chair position. 🌎 🤝 On this special day, I want to thank and share with you their personal wishes to all women and allies who support the International Women's Day mission to foster a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment for women! 💡Andrea Markstrom: "Today we honor you, you amazing, inspiring and incredible women who change the world every day! It is your resilience, perseverance and determination that inspires everyone around you! Today, and every day, we celebrate the strength, the courage and the support we all provide to each other to help rise and succeed! Happy International Women’s Day!" 💡Rachel Lockett, CISSP: "International Women’s Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the unique and important perspective that women bring to leadership, whether it be in the technology field or any other domain. It’s a day to celebrate all that women have accomplished and to recommit ourselves to the goal of supporting each other as individuals and to making progress for women’s rights around the world. I’m so grateful to the women who have inspired and mentored me in my life and my career, and also to the men who have supported, promoted and advocated for me over the years. When it comes to elevating the role of women in business, we’re all in this together." 💡Lee Anne Howe, "Today is a day to reflect on the amazing woman that came before us and paved the way, it is a time to thank those around us that have supported our journey and cheered us along the way, it is a chance to celebrate the incredible woman among us and their accomplishments, and it is a reminder to pay forward the successes we have enjoyed and mentor the next generation of female leaders. Happy International Woman’s Day! " 🌟 I have witnessed the power of these great women, and all the women in our chapters, as they mentor, lift and support women in their professional and personal lives. 👏 It was so moving meet Shannon M. Gath's daughter at the Boston ORBIEs who also watched her mother not only win an ORBIE but also leverage the podium to empower women in her acceptance speech! 👏 👏 👏 🏆💃👏 👏 👏 Thank you Andrea, Lee Anne, Rachel and the all the women and allies of the BostonCIO , MinnesotaCIO, and NewYorkCIO chapters for inspiring and leading the way! #internationalwomensday
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#MinnesotaCIO | Inside Land O'Lakes Inspire Leadership Network Amy Abbott
Land O Lakes butter A green house and wind droplets We grow with data 🌱 Anonymous member 🌾 Yes, our day at Land O'Lakes, Inc. WinField United straight-up inspired poetry! It's no wonder. Their work isn't just about data—it's about using data to make farming smarter, more sustainable, and more profitable. ⭐ We had the privilege to see inside WinField United yesterday thanks to the gracious invitation from Teddy Bekele, CTO of Land O Lakes. It was great to see MinnesotaCIO and WisconsinCIO chapter members, who are strategic partners in their own organizations, be clearly fascinated and engaged in thought-provoking conversations as we toured the impressive research greenhouses and wind tunnel at WinField. A big thank you and deep gratitude to Annie Makepeace and Eric Spandl who dedicated their morning to giving us an up-close look at the incredible work being done at WinField to revolutionize agriculture. Thank you, Tony Taylor, Land O Lakes' esteemed CISO, for sharing a special presentation spanning the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats and how you are putting culture in a strategic role in your awareness and training. That video was pure gold! ⭐ “Everyone has a plan until they are punched in the mouth.” ~ Mike Tyson. 🌾Farming can be filled with uncertainty. Though the work at Winfield United, industry collaborations, and partnerships with universities, they are driving groundbreaking change to create more informed decisions that ultimately impact all our lives. Thank you Teddy Bekele, your team, members of the MinnesotaCIO and WisconsinCIO for making this an unforgettable day of exploration and learning. 🌎 Big THANK YOU to the underwriters of both chapters: Concord, Google Cloud, TriCom Technical Services, Lumen Technologies, Burwood Group, Bakertilly CGSM #WinFieldUnited #Agriculture #Innovation #Sustainability #DataGovernance #Collaboration🚜📊🌱
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Nominate your favorite technology executive for the 2024 Minnesota #ORBIE Awards | https://lnkd.in/eKbGfZUF Technology executives are leading in unprecedented ways and creating extraordinary value for organizations. When technology works seamlessly, does anyone notice? Recognize technology executives who are leading well in Minnesota by nominating them for the 2024 Minnesota ORBIE Awards! Who will you nominate? Inspire Leadership Network Amy Abbott
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Welcome #MinnesotaCIO New Member Christopher Davis of The Tile Shop! Inspire Leadership Network Amy Abbott
The MinnesotaCIO members and advisory board are thrilled to welcome Christopher Davis to the chapter! With more than 25 years of experience as a VP and CIO, Christopher brings a wealth of expertise in transforming teams, processes, and technology to drive business growth and cost optimization. His passion for enhancing customer experiences and fostering leadership development aligns perfectly with our chapter's mission. Christopher's extensive global experience and diverse industry background, spanning Retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, and more, enriches our community with multifaceted perspectives. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Christopher! #CIO #CISO #ITLeadership
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Welcome #MinnesotaCIO New Member Shady Taha of Ergotron! Inspire Leadership Network Amy Abbott
The MinnesotaCIO advisory board is excited to have Shady Taha join our MinnesotaCIO chapter! 🎉 Shady is now part of this amazing community of CIOs who are all about supporting and inspiring those who are leading well. MinnesotaCIO members welcome Shady as they offer their guidance to inspire and empower each other to reach new levels. Once again, a huge warm welcome to Shady! We're thrilled to have you join us on this journey! 🌟 #CIO #CISO #itleadership Inspire Leadership Network
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