I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the Carolina ORBIE CIO of the Year Award on behalf of Rack Room Shoes. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our talented teams, who are committed to delivering innovative solutions for our customers and associates.
My sincere congratulations to this year’s ORBIE finalists—David Kennedy, Albert Manoim, Arthur Phidd, and Maneet Singh. It was a privilege to be nominated alongside such distinguished professionals.
I also want to express my gratitude to Jason Hancock for nominating me. Your support means a great deal, and I am genuinely honored by this recognition.
I am thankful to all those who have mentored and supported me throughout my career. Their guidance and support have been invaluable.
Technology is a collaborative endeavor, and this award reflects the remarkable contributions of our technologists and business partners at Rack Room Shoes. Their expertise and commitment are the driving forces behind this achievement.
I extend my deepest gratitude to:
-My CEO, for his unwavering leadership, support, and guidance.
-The Executive Leadership Team at Rack Room Shoes, for their dedication to collaborative problem-solving and transformative solutions.
-My Technology Leadership Team—Lara Palmer, Ralph Wilkes, and Kathy Kaylor—for fostering a culture of excellence that delivers exceptional value.
-Our customers and associates, whose inspiration fuels everything we do.
-CharlotteCIO, for building a supportive network of CIOs across the Carolinas that support each other and serve the communities in which we work and live.
I am also profoundly grateful to my wonderful wife, Dena Minnix, and our fabulous children, Hannah Minnix and Brian Minnix II, for their constant support and encouragement.
Recently, I lost my mother. Thank you, Mom, for your unwavering patience, kindness, and love. You will forever live in my memories and heart.
Congratulations once again to the Rack Room Technology Team for their relentless pursuit of excellence and the significant impact they make every day.
“With God all things are possible.” — Matthew 19:26