Features Region: Midwest

Bob Whitlock was standing in a friend’s kitchen in Iowa, nowhere near a classroom, when he picked up a stack of paper he was never supposed to be able to read. It was a mainframe listing, dense with code, sitting on the table while his friend prepared for an accelerated computer programming course. Whitlock had […]

Troy Horton’s journey to becoming Chief Information Officer for the Health and Human Services group at the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) didn’t begin in a data center—it began in the U.S. Marine Corps. For nine years, Horton served as an avionics technician, mastering complex systems and leadership under pressure. Those years forged […]

Whether a Fortune 500 company or a local mom-and-pop store, a megalopolis with millions of residents or a less-populated municipality in the heart of the U.S., the threat of cybersecurity is real. And it isn’t going away. That and other challenges keep Joe Currier on his toes as Sedgwick County, Kansas’s chief information security officer, […]

Paul Gerndt, the director of information technology for the City of Wyoming, Michigan, is a beacon of innovation and strategic leadership within the city’s technological landscape. With a wealth of experience and a visionary approach, Gerndt has spearheaded numerous projects and initiatives to ensure the IT department’s continuity and success for years.  Recognizing the evolving […]

The IT director of a major American city plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning and advancement of technology systems and services within the city’s infrastructure. This demanding position requires a deep understanding of various technologies, including software and hardware systems, cybersecurity measures, network infrastructure and data management. Luckily for the City of […]

Donnita Weeks, the director of information technology at the City of Bowling Green, KY, rose to the challenge and was an important figure in safeguarding the city’s technological landscape, particularly during the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that struck the region in late 2021. Her unwavering commitment to preparedness, safety and accessibility has ensured the […]

The stakes were high when Tarunjeet “TJ” Mann oversaw online security at Children’s Mercy Kansas City from 2017 to 2022. The stakes might even be higher since he took on a similar role across town at Lockton.  Lockton is the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage, active in over 125 countries. There’s more for hackers to […]

The chief information officer for a large city oversees the technology infrastructure and digital strategy that drives the city’s operations and services. With a deep understanding of a bustling metropolis’s unique challenges, the CIO works closely with various departments to leverage technology solutions that enhance efficiency, boost cybersecurity, and improve the overall community experience.   Alina […]

For many young people, college—especially their first year—can be as stressful as it is exhilarating. They’re often immersed in a perfect storm of living away from home, adjusting to different eating and sleeping habits, establishing new relationships and under pressure to perform academically while avoiding the pitfalls of their newfound independence.   The American College Health […]

Picture this: a person is out for a routine morning stroll when they suddenly collapse from a heart attack. They are rushed to the nearest hospital and are admitted to the intensive care unit. As the person’s condition worsened, it became apparent that multiple care teams would be needed to save their life.   This person’s […]