Technology Association of Iowa Announces 2022 Board of Directors Chair & New Board Members

The Technology Association of Iowa is proud to announce Laura Smith, Chief Information Officer at UnityPoint Health Systems, as the 2022 Board of Directors Chair; as well three new board members, Michelle Bates, Chief Innovation Officer at Revology, Inc., Jason Katcher, VP & CIO, Information Technology at ITA Group Inc., and Mike Rice, President at Aureon Consulting.  

“We are thrilled to have Laura serve TAI as Board Chair this year and have Michelle, Jason, and Mike join the board. We look forward to the exciting initiatives we have in store to accomplish with their technology perspectives, leadership, and guidance,” stated Brian Waller, President at TAI. 

Laura Smith, Chief Information Officer at UnityPoint Health, guides a team of 600 professionals and oversees a $179 million operating budget. In 2016, she led a team that successfully launched a supply chain management software stabilization and upgraded Epic optimization and made a total of 1,500 general technology enhancements, including upgrades, implementation, and consolidations.

Michelle Bates, Chief Innovation Officer at Revology, Inc., is a transformational business and technology executive with over twenty-five years of experience across multiple industries and market segments. In 2020 she was named CIO of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa. Michelle is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business outcomes and innovation. 

Jason Katcher, VP & CIO, Information Technology at ITA Group Inc., is an innovative strategic leader who has demonstrated success in several industries with directing and leading business transformations through innovative technology solutions and intuitive business processes. Jason is a true change agent with diverse management, operations, technology, and leadership expertise. 

Mike Rice, President of Aureon Consulting, is responsible for Consulting’s strategic growth, leadership, and business operations. Prior to being appointed President, Mike was the Vice President of Aureon Consulting (previously Midwest Project Partners) and a founding partner of Midwest Technical Partners. With over 21 years of experience in technology consulting and staffing, he is passionate about building relationships and finding solutions to meet clients’ business goals.



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