Steve Brown has delivered business technology solutions to mid-sized enterprises for over 30 years. Since 2001, he has been VP-IT at ECMD, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of building products in both the retail and wholesale markets. At ECMD, Steve has built an IT team and technology platform that is the acknowledged leader in the industry. From 1983 to 1996, Steve developed software solutions for the apparel and glass manufacturing industries. In 1996, he joined ECMD as a software developer and moved into management of the software development team in 1999. In 2001, he was promoted to VP-IT, responsible for all IT for the enterprise.

Ed is a CIO skilled at aligning business goals, organizational needs and technology to deliver high impact initiatives that create efficiencies, facilitate sustainable growth and drive profitability. Analytical thinker who identifies market trends and evaluates new technology investments to meet demands of ever-changing marketplace. Agent of change, adept at communicating complex issues in a language that resonates across cultural and functional boundaries. Exceptional ability to leverage technical expertise to negotiate complex contracts

Nigel has his Certificate in Applied Management: Information Technology Specialization through the University of Manitoba. He joined GHY in 1988, and is currently the vice president of information technology, social business leader, and member of the organizations executive team.

He leads the organization’s development of the company’s Information Technology area to adapt to demands of an information-intensive industry. Nigel is the architect and overseer of GHY’s technology infrastructure, oversees relationships with the company’s technology-related vendors, and is visionary in equipping GHY to meet its present and future challenges. He is partnering with other leaders of the organization to adapt and leverage

Harrison is the Chief Information Officer for Northgate Markets. Mr. Lewis specializes in Business Intelligence, Retail ERP, Data Warehousing. Price Optimization, Data Quality, RFID based Customer Loyalty programs, Scan based trading, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Enterprise Architecture, and SoX. Harrison has a deep understanding of the retail business and its challenges. He continually assesses and implements technology solutions that allow businesses to

As CIO, Rob Lloyd directs the City of Avondale’s (AZ) diverse technology portfolio. His department supports projects and operations throughout the municipality, covering public works, police, fire, utilities, economic development, family, parks and recreation, libraries, development, and engineering services. In his time with the city, Avondale has been named one of the top-ten Digital Cities of America four consecutive years for its use of technology, engagement with customers, and innovative programs. In both 2013 and 2014, the City of Avondale was named the #1 Digital City of America for its population group. Rob has 14 years of senior management

Cory Mason is currently the CIO at Twin Disc Inc. He has previously held positions at University of Wisconsin-Parkside serving as Small Business Development Director; Harley-Davidson Inc. serving as Director of Information Technology/CIO Produce Products Group; S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. serving as Director of Global IT Architecture. He has taught information technology and business management courses at the graduate and undergraduate level at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Within the community, he is currently serving as board member of the

Sam is the CIO / Managing Director of Information Technology at the American Chemistry Council—a 200+ employee Trade Association focused on Chemical Industry Advocacy. With over 15 years of IT Leadership experience, Sam is responsible for establishing, planning, and administering the overall Information Technology strategy, policies, and goals for the Association. He mentors and manages 13 staff and is currently engaged in transforming the business to adapt for the Mobile User, improving efficiency across the enterprise while continuing to streamline back-office IT operations. He serves a member of the ASAE Technology Council as well as Director on the

Craig Reno currently serves as Vice President, Information Technology for St. Louis Community Credit Union, a leading full-service financial institution in the St. Louis area. In this role, he has executive responsibility for technology including strategy, governance, shared services, application support and vendor management. Craig has effectively led numerous projects in his career, including ERP Implementations/upgrades, Application Development, Business Intelligence, E-commerce, Outsourcing and

Janet Sebastian is the Director, Corporate Information Technologies for Roush Enterprises. Ms. Sebastian is responsible for enterprise wide IT Strategy, planning, security implementations and operations, as well as commercial technology solutions at Roush. In particular, Janet brings process reengineering, turnaround management and organizational development strengths to her current (and prior) roles. She is widely recognized as a leader who transforms IT organizations into high performance strategic entities. Ms. Sebastian joined Roush

As Chief Information Officer, Eric is a business focused IT executive. He is a visionary and bottom-line focused leader with demonstrated experience in re-shaping IT into an integral business driver. He is respected for a wide range of industry knowledge, solid sense of integrity, and demonstrated passion for people and results. Eric has more than 20 years of IT leadership experience in the management and development of value-added business solutions and organizations. He has experience derived from a wide range of industries, both public and private.

David Widener is the Director of Information Technology and Project Management for Dead River Company (DRC), a privately held distributor of energy fuels (oil, propane, natural gas, electricity) and associated home comfort services (hardware installation and service, plumbing, water treatment, HVAC, etc.). Serving Northern New England for more than 100 years, DRC prides itself on caring, integrity, and excellence, providing its customers unparalleled value and service for their respective energy needs. David works closely with the senior management team at DRC to drive enhanced business value and customer satisfaction through project execution and technology value enablement. Specifically, Mr. Widener is responsible for strategic planning and road-mapping for IT

A recognized technology leader known for crafting the requisite strategic vision to achieve business goals, Joel Wolfe offers a unique blend of executive acumen, team-building, and IT solutions development credited with strong ROI and operational improvement at J-W Energy Company. As Vice President, Information Services, Joel leads a responsive IT organization that consistently delivers results by aligning technology initiatives with business goals, with substantial improvement to service delivery, standardization, and business/systems performance.

R.C. has over 28 years of experience in the IT industry, with over 10 years of senior executive experience in providing technology solutions to organizations. He has experience derived from a wide range of industries, both public and private.  These industries include logistics, financial services, and the Department of Defense. He has taught information technology and business management courses at local colleges. Currently, R.C. is responsible for establishing, planning, and administering the overall Information Technology strategy, policies, and goals for the Doyon Limited. Doyon is one of the top ten Alaska regional corporations. We run more than a dozen companies across several different pillars. And we own 12.5 million acres of land in the Alaskan Interior, making us one of the largest private landowners in the nation. Alaska is defined by its abundant natural resources. And it’s no surprise that oil is among the most prized. Engineering, drilling operations, remote camp services, and security—together, our

Jeff Young is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Haynes International. He has been with Haynes since 1981 after graduating from Krannert Business School, Purdue University with a B.S. in Industrial Management and minors in CS and IE. Jeff also has an MBA and has lead the global information technology group for the company since 1994. Jeff is the Security Officer for