Tune into the September TechBrew:AM Rewind and hear our insightful conversation with this month’s featured guest: Aaron Horn, Chief Information Officer at Benchmark, Inc. Press play ▶️ to hear our conversation with Aaron!→ Register for the next TechBrew:AM here.
Listen to the TechBrew:AM Rewind – insightful discussions from TAI’s monthly TechBrew:AM events. In August, we were joined by Dave Ashton, Chief Information Officer at Holmes Murphy. Press play ▶️ to hear our conversation with Dave!→ Register for the next TechBrew:AM here.
Welcome to the TechBrew:AM Rewind, where we’ll share insightful discussions from TAI’s monthly TechBrew:AM events. In July, we were joined by featured guest, Kristen Constant, Chief Information Officer at Iowa State University. Press play ▶️ to hear our conversation with Kristen! → Register for the next TechBrew:AM here.
Thank you to our June featured guest, John Bertrand, for joining us at TechBrew:AM last week. John shared valuable insights about his role as CIO at 2nd Adventure Group, covering innovation in e-commerce, re-platforming, and industry trends.John serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for 2nd Adventure Group, the Grinnell-based
This month, we hosted Emily Schmitt, Chief Administration Officer & General Counsel of Sukup Manufacturing Co., as our featured guest at TechBrew:AM. Emily shared her career journey in the family business, discussed innovations in manufacturing, and highlighted how she invests in her employees and community.Emily is part of the third-generation
At TechBrew: AM in April, we welcomed Jim Ryken, Co-Founder and COO of BarnTools and a member of the 2024 Iowa Technology Leadership Institute (ITLI) cohort. Jim shared his journey from growing up on a hog farm in Oskaloosa, IA, to founding BarnTools.Jim began his career in agriculture engineering, spending
We were joined at TechBrew:AM by Travis Hoover, Senior Vice President, Chief Data Officer at Hy-Vee, on March 13, 2024. Travis shared insights into sharing insights into his IT career, his passion for data, and the impact of data on elevating customer experience. Travis has boasted a remarkable career spanning over
Nathan Kerns, Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Fareway, joined us at TechBrew:AM on February 8, 2024, sharing valuable insights into Fareway’s customer and employee-centric culture and how their technology infrastructure enhances customer experiences. A Bettendorf native, Nathan Kerns joined Fareway Stores 15 years ago and, in that time, has
At our first TechBrew:AM of 2024 on a snowy January morning, we hosted featured guest Brad Rasmussen. Brad shared key takeaways from his technology career and his strategy at Merchants Bonding Company, including innovation, agility, cross-functional teams, and superior customer experience. Brad Rasmussen, a visionary technology and innovation leader hailing from
We were honored to close out TechBrew:AM in 2023 with Kathy Kay on December 14, 2023. Kathy shared stories of her humble beginnings, how she navigated her incredible career, and her accessible leadership approach. A Detroit native, Kathy Kay began her career working for a staple of the "Motor City": General
We were honored to host Joe Riesberg as the featured guest at TechBrew:AM on November 9th, 2023. Joe shared insights on his career journey, collaborative leadership style, and exciting new technologies at EMC Insurance Companies. Hailing from Dyersville, IA, Joe was inspired by his mother, one of the few women in
We were honored to host Wendy Batchelder as the featured guest at TechBrew:AM on October 12th, 2023. Wendy shared insights on simplifying data, driving business impact through data solutions, and maintaining a humble learning mindset that guides her leadership approach. Wendy Batchelder, an Iowa native, has nurtured her career in data
At TechBrew:AM on September 15th, 2023, we were joined by featured guest Levon Hooks, Chief Information Officer at Kum & Go and TAI Board Member, for a conversation about his career journey in technology and Kum & Go’s recent acquisition by Maverik and FJ Transportation. In our conversation with Levon on
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