The InspireCIO Podcast

Today’s Leadership Conversation features ORBIE Winner: Edwin Marcial, founding CTO of Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, now a tech investor and host of Techrides, and Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO

Edwin led the technology success of ICE as it grew from a six person startup to over a 20 billion dollar public company, leading a team of 350 developers and technologists.  Using experience gained at ICE, he advises, invests in, and helps early-stage software companies including Rigor, SwatchPop, InstaStaff, BetterCloud, and SnapNurse.

Techrides is a video series featuring interviews with CEOs, Founders, Tech Leaders and innovators all while riding in cool cars.  Smart People, Sweet Rides. 

So enjoy today’s “on the road” episode of Leadership Unscripted - Techrides edition, as we catch up with Edwin Marcial and Frank Bell. 

Today’s Leadership Conversation features CapitalCIO Member and ORBIE Winner: Shamim Mohammad, CIO at CarMax and President of InspireCIO, Jonathan Frye. 

CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars and one of the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 15 consecutive years. Shamim has over 20 years of leadership experience in helping organizations drive competitive advantage through technology. Prior to joining CarMax in 2012, Shamim was the vice president of IT for BJ’s Wholesale Club and held senior IT leadership positions for Blockbuster, TravelCLICK and Wyndham Hotels.

Today’s Leadership Conversation features Lee Bird Chairman/CEO of At Home and ORBIE Winner and DallasCIO member, Sumit Anand, CIO of At Home. 

Lee Bird has been with At Home serving in the Chairman and CIO role since 2012. At Home specializes in home decor products and currently operates 225 stores in 40 states. Prior to this, Lee served as President of Nike Affiliates for Nike Inc., Chief Operating Officer of Gap, and Chief Financial Officer of Old Navy. 

Today’s Leadership Conversation features ORBIE Winner and Houston CIO member, 

Jen Hartsock, CIO of Baker Hughes & Dan Roberts, CEO of Ouellette & Associates.Jen has been with Baker Hughes serving in the CIO role since 2017. She leads the DigitalTechnology team to provide solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. 

The company operates in over 120 counties with 55,000 employees globallyNow, please welcome Jen Hartsock and Dan Roberts.

Today’s Leadership Conversation features Dana Deasy, former CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, and Brian Watson, Principal at CIO Clarity Advisors. 

 Prior to his service at the Department of Defense -- where he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, therefore giving him the permanent title of the "Honorable Mr. Deasy" -- he led an illustrious career in the private sector, holding senior leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase, BP, General Motors North America, Tyco International, and Siemens Americas. 

 Today, Dana will be sharing his unique experience in two intriguing areas for our membership: Switching industries as a CIO, and managing major crises. I know you will enjoy his perspectives and learn some vital lessons for your leadership playbook. 

Today’s Leadership Conversation features GeorgiaCIO member Steve Clancey, CIO of Georgia Pacific, and InspireCIO Founder, Frank Bell. 

Steve has been with Georgia Pacific for over 25 years, serving in the CIO role since 2017. He leads the IT organization of one of the world’s top manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, pulp, paper, cellulose, non-wovens, building products and related chemicals. The company employs more than 35,000 people at nearly 200 locations around the world.

Please enjoy today’s leadership conversation Steve Clancey with InspireCIO Founder, Frank Bell.

Today’s Leadership Conversation features MichiganCIO Membership Chair, Melanie Kalmar, CIO and CDO of Dow.

Melanie joined Dow after graduating from Central Michigan University and over 30-years she has held multiple IT leadership roles and has led transformational projects, including: providing IT systems for a joint venture in Saudi Arabia; leading a $1B, 10 year ERP deployment ahead of schedule and under budget; and becoming CIO for the global, Fortune 50 Innovation and Manufacturing Company.

In the community, Melanie previously served as President of the Michigan Council for Women in Technology and currently serves on the Leadership Board of the Central Michigan Business School. She is a passionate supporter of the Humane Society of Midland County.

Melanie’s servant-leader approach and focus on business results have propelled her career at Dow and she believes CIOs become most effective by working closely with business leaders.

Please enjoy today’s leadership conversation Melanie Kalmar with MichiganCIO Executive Director, Jen Wise.

Today’s Leadership Conversation features Ric Campo, CEO and Chairman of Camden Property Trust and HoustonCIO member Kristy Simonette, CIO for Camden Property Trust.

Ric Campo’s strong work ethic and passion for technology have fueled his career, first with Century Development Corp to his current role at Camden, where he has been involved with over $20 billion in real estate deals. Under Ric’s leadership, Camden has grown from a local developer to an industry leader as one of the nation’s largest multifamily Real Estate Investment Trusts. 

Ric was chairman of the 2018 Houston Super Bowl Host Committee and led the finance committee of the Harris County Houston Sports Authority in building the Astros’ Minute Maid Park, the Texans’ NRG Stadium and the Rockets’ Toyota Center.

While he has created thousands of jobs, Ric’s greatest achievement is inclusion on Fortune’s list of Best Companies to Work… for 13 years in a row. His advice for the next generation of leaders is to work harder than anyone else, never stop learning, and take risks.  

Please enjoy today’s leadership conversation between Ric Campo and Kristy Simonette. 

Today’s Leadership Conversation features InspireCIO member Robert Dixon, former CIO of PepsiCo and now a corporate director for several well-known organizations.
Robert began his career at Proctor & Gamble and held various Executive Technology roles over 30 years, eventually becoming Vice President in the Global Business Services Organization.

 In 2007, Robert joined PepsiCo where he served as CIO for a decade, leading global information technology as well as risk management. In 2017, he began digital business and IT consulting and now he serves as a Corporate Director for: Anthem, Okta, Gilbane Construction, and Build a Bear Workshop.

Robert is passionate about helping the next generation of IT leaders reach their full potential giving back to the community.

Please enjoy today’s leadership conversation featuring Robert Dixon with Jonathan Frye, the President of InspireCIO.

Today’s Leadership Conversation features InspireCIO member and ORBIE winner – Todd Wilson, SVP of IT for Clif Bar. 

In his over 7 year career with Clif Bar Company, Todd has served as the SVP of IT and has lead the company in technology and digital transformation. Prior to his time at Clif Bar, Todd began his career on Wall Street as a data warehouse architect before shifting to consumer software. 

As SVP of IT, Todd is responsible for all technology at Clif Bar including championing and leading their most important strategic initiatives such as back office operations, developing efficient and agile future capabilities, and ensuring value creation in all facets of the organization by leveraging technology. Todd leads a team of over 100 employees in the IT department and manages a budget of $25MM. 

Please enjoy today’s leadership conversation featuring Todd Wilson with Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO.