Board Members

Senior VP and CIO, Briggs Medical Service Company

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.

President – TCS Online, TCS Education System

Mark H. Griesbaum recently joined TCS Education System as President – TCS Online Services. In this new role, Mark will oversee instructional design, enrollment management, student services, financial aid, and learning management systems for online-blended programs of TCS ES affiliates, which include The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Pacific Oaks College, and Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. Prior to joining TCS Education System, Mark was EVP and Chief Information Officer for Cardean Learning Group from 3/2008 – 6/2010.

CIO, Loyola University Chicago

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.

President and CEO, Avval, Inc

Sanjog Aul is CEO of AVVAL, an Illinois based IT professional services firm specializing in IT Workforce Lifecycle management solutions. AVVAL helps organizations define their IT workforce needs, acquire and manage the IT talent needed to execute business strategy, and transition IT talent when necessary.

Director I.T Business Processes, Briggs Medical Service Company

Office Managing Vice President, Pariveda Solutions

Mr. Corning is a Managing Vice President for Pariveda Solutions, a national strategy and technology consulting firm that brings superior talent to solve business problems through deployment of technology and processes.

VP – IT, Shared Services Operations , Baxter International

Donna Campagna has spent most of her career at Baxter International. She is currently the VP-IT, Shared Services Operations where she is responsible for global helpdesk and desktop services, the global command center, shared service projects as well as global technology and application support.

Principal, Ceivant L.L.C.

CIO, MPEA

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.

Managing Partner, Transition Partners Co.

Mr. Glynn is a Managing Partner for Transition Partners Co., a national management consultancy recognized by senior executives as trusted advisors to rapidly solve strategic, management and operational problems in Information Technology. Mr. Glynn has more than 30 years of experience in consulting and information systems, and helping large organizations in the applications systems and information technology area.

President, Blue Morpho Consulting, LLC

Gail Holmberg is President of Blue Morpho Consulting, a firm that helps companies drive value by truly transforming both their business and their technology. Ms. Holmberg’s consulting experience spans a wide variety of industries. She has also served as a CIO, divisional CIO, shared services manager and systems development manager in consumer manufacturing, consumer retail, consumer services and B2B sales and distribution industries. She has a Masters degree from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in Communications from Illinois State University.

Managing Partner, GreatBear Associates, Inc.

Pat Johnson is Managing Partner of GreatBear Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in management advisory services in information technology strategy, policy, and operations. Mr. Johnson has over 25 years management experience, largely focused in rapid-growth, turnaround, and merger/consolidation environments. He has a proven record as a Program and Engagement Manager who develops and mentors highly motivated teams that achieve superior results. He has extensive experience aligning Information Technology investment with business strategy and vision, while emphasizing profit enhancement and cost containment.

Director of Information Technology, Juno Lighting Group

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.

Tony McDonald Account Executive, Computer Sciences Corporation; past-Chairman, Society for Information Management, Chicago Chapter

Mr. McDonald joined Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) as an Account Executive primarily focused on managing large, global technology outsourcing agreements. He has provided leadership on the Motorola, Sun Microsystems, Zurich Insurance, and Sears, Roebuck accounts. In this role, Mr. McDonald is responsible for delivering client satisfaction in all aspects of information technology infrastructure and application development and support.

Chief Information Officer, WMS Inc.

Mike Zanillo is Chief Information Officer at WMS Inc.. WMS is a leading provider of gaming equipment based with a history of leading innovation. Prior to WMS, Mike was CIO of Rexnord Industries. Earlier he served in a number of information technology management positions with Motorola including Senior Director of Product Management for Invisix, a joint-venture between Motorola Inc. and Cisco Systems, a systems integration firm specializing in leading wireless solutions.