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Technology First Board of Directors

Technology First is led by a team of thought leaders, executives, and dedicated members from our region. Each is a champion of IT in their own right. They demonstrate all the qualities that make our community an exceptional place to connect and grow, both personally and professionally.

Board of Directors

Bryan Hogan

CEO and Owner, Afidence

Cassie Barlow

President, Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education

Don Hopkins

Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs,

School of Business Administration,

University of Dayton

Don Kennedy

Director Enterprise Sales-Managed Solutions, Comcast Business

Greg Muir

Director, Digital Health & Technology,

Premier Health

Gurvinder Rekhi

Vice President and Chief Information Officer, University of Dayton

J.D. Whitlock

Chief Information Officer, Dayton Children’s Hospital

Jon Rike

Chief Information Officer, City of Dayton

Karen Kauffman

Director of Information Technology, Precision Strip Inc.

Kevin Johnson

Chief Information Officer, Wright-Patt Credit Union

Lisa Heckler

VP & Chief Information Security Officer, CareSource

Matt Coatney

Chief Information Officer, Thompson Hine LLP

Nick Enger

Chief Technology Officer, Advanced Technology Consulting

Nisha Bhatt

Director of Engineering, Technology Search and Science, Kroger Technology and Digital

Parag Pujari

Chief Information Officer, Jurgensen Companies

Paul Moorman

Retired IT Strategist, ND Paper

Robin Poffenberger

Support Services Manager, Washington-Centerville Public Library

Scott McCollum

Chief Information Officer, Sinclair Community College

Treg Gilstorf

Board Chair, Chief Operating Officer, Smart Data and CNBS Software

Vipal Patel

First Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Ohio

Jon Scruggs

Director of IT

Hobart Services

Staff

Melissa Cutcher

Executive Director,
Technology First

Kaelyn Chapman

Event Coordinator,
Technology First

Angie LeMaster

Community & Engagement Manager,
Technology First

Heather Peyton

Regional Engagement & Events Coordinator,
Technology First

MEET OUR PARTNERS

Our Cornerstone Partners share a common goal: to connect, strengthen, and champion the technology community in our region. A Technology First Partner is an elite member leading the support, development, and expansion of Technology First services. In return, Partners improve community visibility and increase their revenue. Make a difference in our region and your business.

Become a Partner

CHAMPION PARTNER

The McCracken Group (TMG) is proud to be a Champion Partner of Technology First. We share a commitment to education, collaboration, and empowering technology professionals across our tech region. Together, guided by our core values, Doing the Right Thing, Always Learning, Building Strong Relationships, and Giving Back, we’re helping advance innovation and continuous growth across our region’s tech community.