NEOhioCIO

✨ Big Welcome! ✨ Please join me in welcoming Keith Valore, Chief Digital and Technology Officer of Sherwin-Williams, to the NEOhioCIO community! 🙌 With over 25 years of experience at Sherwin-Williams, Keith brings a unique perspective on the intersection between technology and business. We are thrilled to have him represented in NEOhioCIO and look forward to the valuable insights and collaboration he will contribute to our community. Welcome aboard, Keith! 🎉 #NEOhioCIO

✨ Gratitude for Our OhioCIO Underwriters ✨ As we reflect on the incredible year we’ve had, it’s essential to recognize and celebrate the strategic partners who make our member-led, member-centric, and noncommercial chapters possible. To our CentralOhioCIO Underwriters—Brooksource, Callibrity, Slalom, and Wavicle Data Solutions, and our NEOhioCIO Underwriters—Deloitte, Google Cloud, and Palo Alto Networks: your year-round engagement, financial contributions, and unwavering support are the foundation of our thriving OhioCIO communities. Your investments not only make membership accessible but also bring expertise and innovation to the table, enabling us to foster collaboration and leadership across industries. The knowledge you share, the support you provide, and the role your organizations play in our ecosystem are invaluable. During this season of gratitude, we want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU. 🙏 Because of you, we are empowering CIOs to lead boldly, connect deeply, and go further, faster. 💙 Here’s to our incredible underwriters and the partnerships that make it all possible! #OhioCIO #CentralOhioCIO #NEOhioCIO #Gratitude #StrategicPartnerships

🎄✨Celebrating the Holiday Season with NEOhioCIO!✨🎄 🎅 Last week, our incredible NEOhioCIO chapter gathered for a festive and inspiring Holiday Social hosted by the amazing John Fleischer at CBIZ💡This member-led event was the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect on our shared successes, and reset for the year ahead. 🌐 CIOs face challenges, solve complex problems, and drive innovation—but our greatest successes come when we work together. 🤝 Moments like these highlight the power of collaboration and connection, which lie at the core of our vibrant community!🎉 🌟 A huge thank you to John for his warm hospitality and to everyone who joined us for this special evening. Here’s to embracing the opportunities of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ with purpose, partnership, and a renewed sense of inspiration. Together, we lead. 💪🎉 #NEOhioCIO #CIOLeadership #HolidaySocial #InspireLeadership

🌟 Exciting News!🌟Please join me in welcoming Maria Grbic, CIO of Diebold Nixdorf, to the NEOhioCIO community! 🙌 Diebold Nixdorf is a global leader in connected commerce, transforming the financial and retail sectors with innovative technology solutions. Maria’s leadership and expertise will be a tremendous asset to our chapter, and we are fortunate to have her and her organization represented in NEOhioCIO. Looking forward to the valuable insights and collaboration that Maria will bring to our community! 💡 Welcome aboard, Maria! 🎉 #NEOhioCIO #Leadership #Innovation #ConnectedCommerce #TechLeadership

🌐 Honoring Exceptional Leaders! 🏆A big congratulations to the amazing CIOs and CISOs recognized as Ohio #ORBIE Finalists! These leaders are true trailblazers—making a lasting impact in their organizations, shaping their industries, and uplifting their communities. ✨ It’s a privilege to support these visionaries during the ORBIE Awards process, but even more meaningful to celebrate them year-round as part of CentralOhioCIO, NEOhioCIO, and our growing #OhioCISO chapter! 🖤 Their leadership inspires us all and showcases the very best of our OhioCIO community. 📈 With leaders like this, the future is bright, and our chapters continue growing stronger. Congratulations again to these phenomenal individuals—you make us all so proud! 🚀 🔹 Inspire Leadership Network 🔹

✨ Spending time with the 2025 Ohio ORBIE Finalists has me reminiscing about last year’s incredible OhioCIO ORBIE Awards! 🏆 With 173 nominations, 33 amazing finalists, and over 400 attendees in the room, it was a celebration to remember. 🙌 One thing I’ve learned from supporting the CentralOhioCIO and NEOhioCIO chapters: it always gets better. 🚀 I can’t wait to see how this year’s exceptional technology leaders will raise the bar even higher! 💡💼 Ready to take a trip down memory lane? ⏳ Link below! ⬇️ 🧷 https://lnkd.in/g4Tgxjdt #InspireCIO #OhioCIO #ORBIEAwards #TechnologyLeadership

🎄✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Ohio #ORBIE Season is in full swing! ✨🎄 📅 This week, I have the privilege of listening and learning from some of the most exceptional technology leaders across Ohio. Walking alongside these remarkable CIOs as they share their stories, accomplishments, and vision is nothing short of inspiring! 📢 A special shout-out to Liam Durbin of T. Marzetti Company in Columbus and John Fleischer of CBIZ in Cleveland for hosting all #OhioCIO Finalists and demonstrating what being a member-led community is truly all about. 🤝Their leadership and hospitality set the stage for meaningful collaboration and connection. 🏆 Each finalist embodies the values we celebrate: leadership excellence, management effectiveness, and the creation of extraordinary business value through technology innovation. These CIOs are already winners in their organizations, industries, and communities, making an impact that goes beyond technology! 🚀 🌐The ORBIE Awards are unique because finalists and winners are selected through an independent peer review process led by prior ORBIE recipients, ensuring the highest standards of excellence. The judging criteria includes: 🔹 Leadership and management effectiveness 🔹 Business value created by technology innovation 🔹 Engagement in industry and community endeavors It’s a privilege to be part of this process and to celebrate the exceptional technology leaders driving innovation across Ohio! ▪️ CentralOhioCIO ▪️ NEOhioCIO ▪️ Inspire Leadership Network ▪️