The MTL Community chose the following nominees for the 2CMichigan Award 2008:
 Peter Karmanos · Chief Executive Officer · Compuware- Richard Sheridan · Chief Executive Officer · Menlo Innovations
- Phil Bertolini · Chief Information Officer · Oakland County, Michigan
- Rosemary Bayer · President · MCWT Foundation and Co-Founder · MCWT
- Lesley Delgado · President · Staff Pro America
Please join us the evening of June 4th at the MGM Grand for the Awards Cocktail Reception to announce the winners of the MCA and 2CMichigan Awards for 2008!
This event is spectacular, with over 300 attendees coming out to celebrate our community. The buzz is amazing, and the networking is fantastic. Do not miss this event!
In the ever-evolving world of IT, it is critical for all IT executives to be at the top of their game. As in any profession, education is one of the key differentiating factors for leaders; and MTL is a critical educational source for IT executives seeking advancement and industry leadership.
In today's highly competitive environment, staying in a leadership position does not come without tremendous effort. There is no place for complacency or lack of innovation. Those who excel beyond survival to truly sharpen their competitive edge, do so through fully engaging in advanced industry education, professional development and community networking. Examples include:
- Teri Takai · Former CIO · State of Michigan; newly appointed CIO · State of California
- Lorie Buckingham · Former CIO · Visteon; current CIO · Avaya
- Cherri Musser · Former CIO · GMAC Financial Services; current CIO · EDS
- Robert Austin · Technology Implementation Manager · Ford; current CIO, Associate Professor · Harvard Business School
Midwest Technology Leaders has had the privilege of working with these leaders. This year, we are very honored to have another former Michigan IT Leader: Tony Scott, former CTO, General Motors; former CIO, The Walt Disney Co.; and the newly appointed CIO, Microsoft.
Tony Scott has had the opportunity to work and interact with some of the leading CIOs in the world. On June 5th, at the Midwest Technology Leaders Symposium, he will discuss five of the most important ideas he has picked up and adopted in more than 30 years of experience in the IT field. These topics include:
- Supplier Management
- Recruiting and People Processes
- Tech Standards
- IT Governance
- Process Innovation
Other prominent executive leaders joining us this year include:
- Sam Kahan · Senior Economist · Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
- Timothy Cox · Chief Information Officer · OnStar
- Bob Paul · Chief Operating Officer · Compuware Corporation
- Steve Swartz · Chief Technology Officer · University of Toledo
- Tom Peck · Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer · MGM Mirage
"MTL's speaker line-up is unrivalled - comprised of leading IT executives who offer a wealth of experience and insight...all delivered in one room. MTL has listened to its attendees and has chosen the most critical topics faced by such executives. MTL is truly committed to the advancement of IT professionals in the Midwest, and offers the leading professional education to assist them in their quest for career advancement." - Tracy-Ann Palmer, Executive Director, Midwest Technology Leaders
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