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Brad Anderson is the Chief Information Officer of Hewitt Associates. His responsibilities include general oversight of Hewitt's information technology infrastructure, including governance processes. Brad also advises on business approaches to using technology, and on how high-level technical architectures can affect Hewitt.
Patricia Anderson is the Chief Technology Officer for Apartments.com. Apartments.com is a national online apartment guide and relocation resource distinguished by its highly customized searches, superior visual ads and affiliation with more than 140 newspapers and thousands of strategic partners across the country including Yahoo! Real Estate, AOL Real Estate and MySpace.
Mr. Avery joined Brunswick in 1991 serving in a variety of IT roles before assuming his current position in 2002. As Chief Information Officer, Mr. Avery is responsible for all aspects of Brunswick’s global information technology. Mr. Avery first served in Brunswick’s Life Fitness Division as Manager of Application Development. In 1993, he was promoted to the division’s IT director, and six years later became a Vice President in 1999.
Ellen Barry joined the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority in February 2000 as Chief Information Officer responsible for information technology initiatives for the Authority. The Authority owns and manages McCormick Place, Navy Pier, and the Authority’s Corporate Center. Her role involves strategic IT planning, budget and staff management, project implementation and ongoing support of the network, desktops, and business applications.
Mr. Hardik Bhatt’s appointment as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) was announced by Mayor Richard M Daley in February 2006. Mr. Bhatt is also the Commissioner of the Department of Business and Information Services, the City's primary technology planning, implementation and maintenance organization. As the Chief Information Officer and the Commissioner of the Department of Business and Information Services (BIS), Mr.
Mr. Buettner has 30 years of financial services and technology experience. As a native New Yorker, he started his career at Citibank. As a senior vice president at The First National Bank of Chicago, he held a number of general manager roles and was the CIO for the corporate cash management business. In 1994, he founded Anexsys which was responsible for the $400 million contract to build the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System for the Internal Revenue Service. Subsequently, he has been the CIO for a major fleet leasing company and consulted on cash management risk and technology.
Sharon Burns is the Chief Information Officer at the Foundation. In this position, she leads the Foundation's Information Services Department and is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of the Foundation's worldwide information and computing systems. She oversees the direction, support and maintenance of all hardware and software systems used by the Foundation. Burns maintains and develops business information technology strategies that align with program and Foundation goals on the efficiency and effectiveness of internal business process.
Bruce C. Carver is the new Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Cummins, Inc., a $13.05 Billion in sales in 2007. Cummins is a global power leader, and is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems.
Patricia Coffey is Vice President of the Distribution, Marketing and Process Solutions division of Allstate Insurance Company’s Protection Technology organization. Coffey is responsible for Distribution Technology, Process Solutions and Information Support, Marketing Technology, Customer Experience and Billing Applications, and Technology Strategy for Allstate’s Protection business unit. She leads approximately 1,000 internal and external resources.
Shouvik is the VP of IT, responsible for integrating and managing the diverse requirements of Hart Schaffner Marx a premier Apparel company. He is currently managing a large initiative, transforming the business and technology at Hart Marx. He has built global teams, managed the outsourcing of application and technology. He has managed global sourcing and delivery initiatives for the last ten years.
A goal-oriented IT executive with over 20 years of management, team development and technology leadership experience, Ed has been at Littelfuse since 2000, where his responsibilities range from directing IT strategic development activities and managing the company’s global IT applications, to executing and aligning IT with overall corporate objectives. Experienced in driving and managing change, he currently heads a team charged with selecting and implementing a new site for Littelfuse’s world headquarters and technical center.
Steven Elliott is a Senior Business & Technology Executive for Bank of America. In his current role, Elliott is a member of the Network Computing Group, a division of Global Technology & Operations, and oversees Technology Infrastructure Operations teams that support Bank of America’s Investment Banking businesses.
Prior to his current role, Elliott spent several years in a Critical Facilities and Management role where he was responsible for data center facility consolidation and the development of a multi-year Data Center strategy for the Global Trading Infrastructure organization.
Manny Favela currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for McDonald’s Latin America. In this role, he is responsible for the Finance, I/T, and franchising functions in Latin America with over 1,600 restaurants with annual sales of over $3.0 billion dollars.
John has dual responsibility for CNA’s Information Technology and Worldwide Operations organizations. In this role, John leads CNA’s efforts to integrate technology and business processing into an efficient, flexible and scalable processing platform. In conjunction with his leadership of IT and business processing strategy, John has responsibility for outsourcing, delivering application and infrastructure solutions, and ensuring that technology investments drive CNA’s profitability.
Mark H. Griesbaum recently joined Cardean Learning Group on 3/17/08 as Chief Information Officer. Prior to Cardean, Mark was Chief Information Officer at Career Education Corporation from March 2000 – March 2008. Mr. Griesbaum’s award-winning leadership was recently recognized by Computerworld Magazine, where he was recognized as one of Computerworld’s “Premier 100 IT Leaders 2006.” His appointment as CIO of Career Education Corporation marked his first position in the education industry. Mr.
Christopher (Chris) Hall is the Chief Technology Officer for JPMorgan’s Commercial Bank. Mr. Hall also has responsibility for Commercial Loan Technology, Commercial Card Technology and the Wholesale Bank’s Customer Relationship Management System.
Jim Jacoby is an acknowledged leader in the professional field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and the user-centered design principles that have evolved from this formal study. Jim pioneered the integration of user-centered design principles with technology solutions and has ramped-up a number of large and successful teams. Today, he is the leader of a successful interactive marketing and design consultancy, founded in the principles of user-centered design.
Andy Jurczyk is the Chief Information Officer of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, a law firm widely respected for creating winning strategies for businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals. Sonnenschein has offices in fourteen U.S. cities and a global reach throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Andy’s responsibilities include the direction and alignment of technology for the Firm’s Strategic Business Plan.
Abbe Kaye serves as Chief Information Officer at Nalco Holding Company, a $4 billion specialty chemical company located in Naperville, IL. She is responsible for global information technology for the company’s 12,000 employees.
Cathie Kozik is corporate vice president, information technology (IT) for Motorola’s Mobile Devices business and Motorola’s integrated supply chain. Prior to this role, Kozik served as vice president, information technology for Motorola’s Networks business.
Mr. Kumar joined the Sun-Times News Group in January 2006. He is responsible for the technology for publishing, printing and distribution of over 100 community newspapers, web sites and related online products. The company offers the Chicago Sun-Times, Post Tribune, SouthtownStar, Naperville Sun, other city and suburban newspapers, and associated Web sites in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Susan Malisch currently serves as Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Loyola University Chicago. In this capacity, Susan is responsible for developing and implementing the University’s information technology (IT) strategic direction, and IT services that support student learning, research and teaching, administrative processes, and public service.
Jhon has been working for the Tribune since 1997. Since then, Jhon has progressed to various technical and management positions. With 20 years of experience in the Newspaper industry, Jhon has provided technology leadership on a large variety of strategic projects defined to automate and support the newspaper production workflow. Jhon’s role involves strategic IT planning, budget, staff management, and support of the business applications…
Ron Mathis is Director of Information Technology for Juno Lighting Group headquartered in Des Plaines, Il. Juno Lighting is a market leading manufacturer of commercial/ residential lighting products and is a member of the SquareD Electric family of companies. Ron is responsible for all aspects of Information Technology supporting the highly successful Juno business.
Jim Maza is Chief Information Officer for Rasmussen Inc. and is responsible for enterprise wide IT services. Jim joined Rasmussen in November 2004.
Barbara K. O'Malley is a Senior Vice President at The Northern Trust Company, Chicago. She is a Director of Business Applications in the Client Delivery Systems Division of Worldwide Operations & Technology. Barb is responsible for directing the applications and software development of all client facing Passport products for the corporation. Barb currently manages seven section managers, who in turn manage 100+ individuals focused on Northern's application development and system maintenance.
Guy Pearson is the Manager of Global Network Engineering for The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG). IPG is a Fortune 500 global provider of advertising and marketing services.
Guy and his team are responsible for the design and implementation of networking technologies and services across the wide area network for IPG globally. Guy has been in the IT networking field for fifteen years and has extensive knowledge of networking technologies.
John Phillips is a dynamic information technology executive with extensive management experience leveraging technology solutions to strengthen competitive advantage and build corporate value in a diverse range of organizations. He has a strong track record defining, developing, and delivering infrastructures and applications that optimize efficiency, enable high-availability support systems, and support rapid organizational growth.
Joe Phillips is Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Integrys Energy Group. As VP and CIO, Joe supervises applications development, computer operations, information services, applied and emerging technology, telecommunications and network support, and database administration and security. Prior to this appointment, Joe was Vice President of Information Technology Services at Peoples Energy. He came to Peoples from Accenture in 2003. With 23 years in utility practice, he was promoted to partner with Accenture in 1990.
Mike Polyack is currently a Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase responsible for driving cross-line of business technology initiatives and improvement programs.
Richard Proszowski is Vice President Information Technologies and Chief Information Officer for Pactiv Corporation. Pactiv is a leader in the consumer and foodservice/food packaging markets it serves, with 2007 sales of $3.3 billion. Pactiv's Hefty® brand is one of the nation’s most widely-recognized brands. Hefty® brand products include waste bags, slider storage bags, disposable tableware, and disposable cookware. Pactiv’s foodservice/food packaging offering is one of the broadest in the industry, including both custom and stock products in a variety of materials. At Pactiv, Mr.
As Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of GS1 US, Allison’s responsibilities include solutions/product development, technical operations and infrastructure for the 1SYNC Data Pool and GS1 US commercial and corporate systems. Allison joined Transora in 2001 and was promoted to CIO of GS1 US in 2007.
J. Bradley Reese is Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer for Roosevelt University.
He joined Roosevelt in 2004 and is responsible for all aspects of information technology including academic systems and services, administrative systems and services, data networking and the telephone system. At Roosevelt Reese has obtained a $2.1 million grant to develop a University-wide portal system, completely overhauled the University’s data network, implemented a student e-mail system, and has implemented classroom technology throughout the University.
Bruce Schinelli joined TTX as the Vice President Information Technology and Chief Information Officer on September 26, 2006.
Prior to joining TTX, Mr. Schinelli had been Vice President of Rail Systems for Wachovia Corporation/First Union Rail where he was responsible for the strategic development of the computer systems for several of the businesses within Wachovia including their railroad fleet.
Yvonne Scott is Chief Information Officer for Crowe Chizek and Company LLC. She joined Crowe in February, 2008 and is responsible for directing all aspects of the firm’s information systems related activities.
Prior to joining Crowe, Yvonne was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for GATX Corporation, a Fortune 1000 NYSE traded company that specializes in the leasing of long-lived assets to corporate customers. Her responsibilities included the management of all Information Systems related activities.
James (Jim) Vanek is the Chief Technology Officer for Alternative and Quantitative Investments (A&Q), the hedge fund platform within UBS Global Asset Management.
Jim is responsible for the development and maintenance of the IT platform of A&Q. Working with other members of the A&Q Management Committee and key investment professionals, Jim is responsible for prioritising and directing the IT operations of A&Q.
Prior to assuming his role as CTO, Jim was Deputy Head of e-commerce infrastructure and Security Development for UBS Investment Bank.
Maurice Woods is Deputy Chief Information Officer for Chicago Public Schools Office of Technology Services. His particular areas of responsibility include strategic planning, operations, business process improvement, and special project assignments.
Barbara A. Zeller is vice president information technology of Nicor and Nicor Gas. Zeller joined Nicor Gas as assistant vice president of the information services department in 1998. She has more than 30 years of experience in information technology, including positions in the manufacturing and distribution industries, as well as consulting assignments.