Treg Gilstorf has been selected chief operating officer for Smart Data, a local IT services provider and Technology First Member.

Treg is Vice Chair of the Technology First Board and has 25+ years of experience in IT, strategic planning, process improvement, consulting, operations and project management. Prior to joining Smart Data, he spent eight years as chief information officer at Yaskawa Motoman, the Miamisburg-based robotics division of Yaskawa Electric Corp. Before that, he held leadership roles for companies throughout Southwest Ohio and Indiana — including Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank, Afidence and Luxottica; as well as Duke Energy’s operations in Indianapolis.

Congratulations on the new adventure, Treg!