Glenn Hasteadt Glenn Hasteadt is a transformational IT leader focused on building high-performing, people-centric cultures. With over 30 years of experience, Glenn specializes in developing empowered, engaged teams by caring about people first and technology second. His strengths-based leadership approach centers around psychological safety, collaboration, and career development. Glenn has successfully shifted mindsets from IT…

Drew Harris Drew Harris is Field CTO at EVOTEK and an accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience spanning various industries. He previously led hyper-convergence and cloud initiatives at major hospitality and public companies. Drew specializes in infrastructure modernization, with a focus on performance, stability, and security. He enjoys mentoring the next generation…

Joshua Peavy Joshua Peavy is the Director of Information Technology at Trinity Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing affordable care across 43 locations in Louisiana. He has over 15 years of experience in IT leadership roles in both nonprofit and for-profit healthcare organizations. His strengths include crisis management, aligning technology with business goals,…

Lucas Hendrich Lucas Hendrich is Chief Technology Officer at The Forte Group, a technology solutions company. After majoring in philosophy, Lucas learned to code on the job at a regional bank. He then progressed through database administration and technical project management roles. Over a 12-year period based in Argentina, Lucas honed his skills remotely. He…

Michael Turner Michael Turner is an IT professional with around 25 years of experience spanning mainframe computing, desktop support, networking, and management. Currently the IT Manager at Dynamic Equipment Group, Michael oversees technology strategy for the equipment sales company across 13 locations. His passion lies in cybersecurity, believing small businesses can implement controls to protect…

Howard Holton Howard Holton is a visionary technology executive with over 35 years of experience in IT. He currently serves as CTO of GigaOM, leading the analyst firm’s technology strategy and vision. Howard has held CIO, CTO and CISO roles at organizations such as Hitachi Vantara and Leidos. His passion lies in exploring new techniques…

David Kiklis David Kiklis has over 25 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture. He specializes in building defensible cybersecurity programs, utilizing essential tools effectively, and framing cybersecurity as an executive business discussion. David has helped numerous companies improve security strategies and avoid common IT pitfalls. His passion is helping organizations build pragmatic…

Christian Okeke Christian Okeke is Information Technology Coordinator at Healing Hands Healthcare with years of experience spanning healthcare, government, and other industries. At Healing Hands, Christian oversees IT strategy and HIPAA compliance. He focuses on understanding business needs, communicating effectively across teams, and implementing technologies to drive productivity. Christian is passionate about continuous learning and…

Brian Romano Dr. Brian Romano has over 25 years of experience in industrial automation. As Director of Technology Development at Arthur G. Russell, he oversees control systems engineering projects across the manufacturing sector. Brian holds five college degrees, including a BS in computer engineering, an MS in applied computer science, an MBA, and a PhD…

Sheron Dinnoo Sheron Dinnoo is an accomplished technology executive with over 10 years driving enterprise IT strategy and heading transformation for global organizations. Leveraging expertise in cybersecurity, cloud adoption, agile delivery, and team-building, Sheron is passionate about developing talent and delivering excellent end-user experiences. He has a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives, automating…