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Bob DeRodes: 2018 Life Time Achievement Award Winner

November 10, 2018 by angishields

Booth 61 with Ricky Steele

Bob DeRodes: 2018 Life Time Achievement Award Winner

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What an honor it was to have the 2018 Life Time Achievement Award winner, Mr. Bob DeRodes, visit Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at this year’s CIO of the Year event. I was fortunate to meet Bob 10 years ago and I have been learning from him ever since. Listen to this podcast and you too will benefit from this man’s wisdom and insight.

Bob has had a very multifaceted career from banking to the airline industry and from insurance to retail and finally to the Fin/Tech space. Bob not only has a very diverse background but he was able to take lessons from each industry and apply them to other industries with very different business models but similiar technology issues.

In addition to being a successful business executive, Bob has a huge heart and has been instrumental in many not for profit organizations over his career from Habitat for Humanity to United Way and TechBridge. Bob sets an example for others to follow.

Thank you Frank Bell, Lisa LaRoque and Inspire CIO for allowing Booth 61 to once again be part of this wonderful celebration of our industry. Thank you TRC Professional Solutions for being our Sponsor and Channel Partner of Steele Technology Partners.

Lisa LaRoque, Executive Director of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association, visited Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball

May 18, 2015 by angishields

Booth 61 with Ricky Steele

Lisa LaRoque, Executive Director of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association, visited Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball

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What a JOY it was for me when my sister, Lisa LaRoque dropped by Booth 61 during the opening reception at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball. I first met Lisa at the Thursday morning Bible Study held at Dell SecureWorks. She is one of the people you learn from quickly. She has a magnificent heart and she shares it liberally with all who are fortunate to know her.

There are so many great things happening at the Georgia CIO Leadership Association including the expansion to Boston this June. Lisa shared a lot about the mission and the future of the organization that was originally created by the Founder of Intellinet and my good friend, Frank Bell. If you don’t know about GCLA, visit their website at http://www.georgiacio.org. If you have not attended the CIO of the Year Awards in the past, you definitely want to be at the Cobb Galleria on November 13th this year for this tremendous event.

TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Lisa LaRoque, Executive Director of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association 5/03/2014

May 8, 2014 by angishields

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Booth 61 with Ricky Steele

TechBridge's 2014 Digital Ball with Lisa LaRoque, Executive Director of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association 5/03/2014

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Although I have only known Lisa LaRoque for about 3 years, she is one of my favorite people. The first time we met was at the Dell SecureWorks Thursday morning Bible Study. Later we met for lunch and I knew we would become life long friends. Lisa became the Executive Director of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association late in 2013 and she is already doing a tremendous job serving our CIO community. I am certain with Lisa’s hard work, this year’s CIO of the Year event will be the most successful to date. Although Lisa has her own association to run and budget to raise through sponsorships, she is active in the United Way and in TechBridge where many of the Host Committee are also members of GCLA. I am grateful that Lisa is part of our community and part of my life. This is a double blessing for sure.

Special Edition: Georgia CIO Leadership Association

April 3, 2014 by angishields

Atlanta Tech Leaders

Special Edition: Georgia CIO Leadership Association

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Lisa LaRoque/Georgia CIO Leadership Association

First part of career spent in marketing for LOB application software companies; Moved into business development for technology service providers over the last nine years, most recently having worked for Intellinet, a management consulting and technology solutions firm.

Jay Ferro/American Cancer Society

Jay is currently Chief Information Officer for the American Cancer Society (ACS), a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the American Cancer Society has more than 900 local offices nationwide and a presence in more than 5,100 communities. Jay is responsible for the people, strategy and operations of the Global Information Technology organization.

Prior to joining ACS in 2012, Jay served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for AdCare Health Systems, a rapidly growing and recognized innovator in health care facility management. Jay spent the previous 7 years at AIG (American International Group), most recently as VP and CIO for AIG Aerospace, a leading global aerospace insurer. At AIG, Jay implemented numerous improvements that have delivered substantial value to the organization while managing significant organizational change in a turbulent market environment. In addition to his role as AVP of Information Technology with AIG Personal Lines, Jay was selected as CFO for Operations and Systems in 2006 and led multiple global IT Finance and Governance Standards initiatives that resulted in millions of dollars in savings for the organization.

Jay continues to be a thought leader in the Information Technology arena and is a frequent guest speaker and panelist, both in Atlanta and Nationwide. In recognition of his accomplishments, Jay was selected as Georgia CIO of the Year in 2011, and is currently serving as Chair for the Georgia CIO Leadership Association.

His commitment and dedication to community involvement is evidenced by the time and energy he contributes. In 2007, he founded the non-profit group, Priscilla’s Promise, in honor of his late wife, which raises funds for cervical cancer education and research, and currently serves as its Executive Director. In 2011 he was elected to the Board of Directors for TechBridge, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization which helps other nonprofits use technology to improve their capability to serve the community, and in 2013 was named Board Chair.

Jay earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and his Masters of Business Administration from The University of Georgia. Jay continues to be involved with his alma mater, both as a mentor for young alumni and as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors for the Terry College of Business.

Jay lives in the Metro Atlanta Area with his 3 sons: Trey, Connor and Alex.