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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

Interim Dean, Raj Soin College of Business, Wright State University

Don Kennedy

Director of Business Development, Smart Data

Greg Muir

Director of Information Technology, Premier Health

J.D. Whitlock

Chief Information Officer, Dayton Children’s Hospital

Jim Bradley

Retired, Part-Time CIO

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

Paul Stoddard

Executive Partner, Gartner

Robin Poffenberger

Support Services Manager, Washington-Centerville Public Library

Scott McCollum

Chief Information Officer, Sinclair Community College

Tom Skill

Associate Provost for Stategic Initiatives and Planning, University of Dayton

Treg Gilstorf

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

Vipal Patel

Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Staff

Melissa Cutcher

Executive Director, Technology First

Marla Halley

Marketing and Events Manager, Technology First

Mardi Humphreys

Communications and Membership Manager, Technology First

Meet Our Partners

Our Annual 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.

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