Since joining Busy Beaver in 2015, Adam has spearheaded digital transformation initiatives — from autonomous inventory robots and electronic shelf labels to AI-driven pricing and replenishment solutions — helping his company stay competitive in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. Adam’s leadership philosophy is rooted in empowering teams, breaking down silos, and using technology to enhance the human side of retail. A multiple-time CIO of the Year nominee and the winner of the 2025 Tech Trailblazer Award, he’s passionate about helping organizations of all sizes build strong, connected teams that drive real results.

Group Leader, Subaru of Indiana

Founder | Practically Speaking

Vice President of Product Strategy | QSR Automations

Cybersecurity Leader | Former Public Sector CIO | Risk Management

William P. Fortwangler is the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Dollar Bank. Mr. Fortwangler has been with Dollar Bank since January of 2017 and in 2019, Mr. Fortwangler was named by the Pittsburgh Technology Council as CIO of the Year. Mr. Fortwangler is responsible for all areas of Dollar Bank’s Information Technology department. These areas include: Cyber Security and Identity Access, Telecommunications, Network, Infrastructure, System and Data Integration, Support and Development, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Quality management and Requirements management. Prior to that Mr. Fortwangler was the CIO for Education Management Corporation a >$1B revenue education consortium including the Art Institutes. Mr. Fortwangler has held many diverse roles within Information Technology over a 38+ year career. From Market Research firms, Chemical Manufacturing, Cloud based Online Financial Services and Outsourced Banking Services Mr. Fortwangler brings a diverse background and approach to IT Leadership. Prior to Dollar Bank and EDMC, Mr. Fortwangler served as the Vice President Technology, of Billing Zone, LLC, an electronic invoice presentment and payment company providing electronic outsourced invoicing, billing, and disbursement solutions to Fortune 500 accounts payable organizations. Mr. Fortwangler was then the Director of Information Technology with Fiserv’s Large Bank Division managing professional services and implementations for on premise and hosted solutions. Mr. Fortwangler is also an adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon University participating in their CIO Certification program teaching Project and Vendor Management. He also participates as a mentor in the Pgh IT Leadership development program. Mr. Fortwangler also serves on multiple Advisory boards. Mr. Fortwangler is a musician and plays guitar, and has been a part of multiple bands in the Pgh area. He enjoys the frustration of golfing and his gentle German Shepard Greta.

Director of Sports Medicine

Bret Wingert began his career as an Aerospace Engineer on NASA’s Space Shuttle Program, focusing on Ascent Guidance, Navigation, and Controls systems. He then joined Motorola and improved IT processes for 25 sites across 16 countries, managed Motorola Japan's Corporate IT, and later consolidated over 100 data centers, saving over $150 million. At Insight Enterprises, he oversees large-scale global programs after holding roles in Global Infrastructure and ERP consolidations. At BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona, Bret led the testing organization, the PMO, IT Service management, and business teams.

Brian Quick is a seasoned cybersecurity and information technology leader with 25 years of experience, including executive positions at Anthem as Vice President of Cybersecurity Threat Management and at Indiana University Health as both CISO and Vice President of IT Operations. Now serving as CISO of Machinify, a healthcare payment integrity company formed in early 2025 through the merger of four specialized organizations, Brian oversees security for the consolidated entity that serves healthcare insurance companies and other payers. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University and an MBA from Butler University, and resides in Noblesville, Indiana, where he enjoys kayaking, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Executive Coach, Professor, Corporate Trainer, President

Assistant Vice President - Technology Architecture & CISO Brotherhood Mutual Insurance

CIO/Director of IT | State and Local Government

Executive Director Metro Technology Services Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government

CEO of VCIOGlobal

Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel | El Toro IP Targeting

IT strategy. Family man. Adventure racer. Lifelong learner. Pursuer of better.

Area Vice President

Chief Information Officer @ JCPS

VP Shared Services

Director of Information Technology | CountryMark

CIO | Sweetwater

Cyber Security and Risk Management leader with over two decades of hands-on and strategic experience across diverse sectors. As the Chief Information Security Officer at Volta Inc., my expertise encompasses Third Party Risk, Cyber Data Security, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Mergers & Acquisitions Risk, Strategy Execution, and Team Leadership

Strategic Growth Architect | Keynote Speaker | Helping leaders create Less Risk, More Rhythm, and Greater Return | “Lead the Transformation - or be led by the Disruption “

SVP Government Affairs and Product Strategy, Zayo

Vice President Information Services

Raising Up Tech Leaders 🧗 Executive Coach & CIO

Coach and VP of Sales, Vautier Communications

CIO, Allied Benefit Systems

Chief Technology Officer, Landmark Credit Union

Fintech Solutions | Experienced CIO | Board Governance | Motivational Speaker | Mentor

As a consultant and Interim CEO, Loren Kutsko is passionate about creating workplaces where unique abilities are nurtured and appreciated. He is dedicated to helping businesses optimize their leadership teams to drive profitable growth. He loves exploring the outdoors and, most of the time, he returns home safely in time for dinner with his wife and three kids.

Keynote Speaker, ICF Certified Coach, Fortune 4 Learning Expert, Coaches leaders to move from toxic to transformative, Empathy& Career Coach, Author, DISC Facilitator, Professional Synergist, AthleticallyOptimistic.

Chief Medical Information Officer at Parkview Health System

Senior Manager of Network Infrastructure Brotherhood Mutual Insurance

The professional career of Dr. Matthew Chodkowski spans over forty years in business and industry including providing training and consulting services to the private, public, and non-profit sectors . In the academic world, Dr. Chodkowski taught at the under-graduate and graduate levels over a thirty-five year period at a number of colleges and universities including: Kellogg College; Kalamazoo Valley College; Davenport College; Western Michigan University; SUNY at Stony Brook; Ball State University; the University of Indianapolis; and Purdue University. Dr. Chodkowski has designed, developed and delivered personal growth and professional development workshops and programs in supervision, management, and leadership, and has created and facilitated both small and large-scale organizational change and effectiveness interventions. Now semi-retired, Dr. Chodkowski continues to consult, conduct research, and write. He is writing an article for Cadmus (World Academy of Art and Science) Reconceptualizing Leadership and Reeducating Collaborators in the Twenty-first Century and also working on a book Beyond Leadership. He is the creator of the Institute’s unique leader education and development process ─ the LEAD Program ─ and the LEAD Foundations Course. Dr. Chodkowski believes that the key to organizational effectiveness is transforming organizational culture – one leader at a time. His personal and professional mission is to continue ushering in and advancing the postindustrial paradigm of leadership. He holds a B.S. in Management from Canisius College, performed extensive graduate work in Industrial Psychology at the University of Buffalo, and earned his M.A. and Ed.D. in Organizational Development from Western Michigan University.

CIO | Business Transformation | Cloud & Digital Enablement | IT Operations | SaaS | Agile Development | DevOps | Software Product Management

President @ 5 Rivers Automation

Professional Speaker and Coach

With a passion for bridging the gap between people and technology, Philip is a three-decade Information Technology veteran dedicated to efficient and reliable service delivery.

Chief IT and Security Executive @ Indiana BMV

Executive Coach | Enneagram Guide | Speaker

Chief Information Officer at Parkview Health

Ryan Lavarnway exemplifies resilience, adaptability, and determination. Despite being added to and removed from MLB rosters more than anyone in history, he forged a remarkable 10-year career, became a World Series Champion, and an Olympian. Now, Ryan uses his winning mindset to help teams and individuals overcome challenges, embrace adaptability, and achieve their full potential.

System Vice President, IT Infrastructure | Baptist Health System KY & IN

Shannon Wilson is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in application engineering, cloud infrastructure, and strategic technology management across public and private sectors. As Vice President of Information Technology at the University of Phoenix, Shannon has a proven record of transforming tech strategies to drive business outcomes, leading high-performing teams, and delivering impactful projects. Known for his practical approach, Shannon excels in aligning technological innovations with organizational goals to fuel growth and operational excellence.

Senior Human Resources Leader | Talent Strategist | Executive Coach

Chief Information Officer | Phoenix Suns

Director of DevSecOps Engineering @ Humana | People-focused Technologist | Transformative Leader | Holistic Strategist

Director, Business Engagement, Axia Consulting

Leadership Coach of NorthPath