The ITI advisory board is engaged and committed to the success of the program. The members represent a broad section of the information technology industry. 

This important University group of industry leaders and educators provides valuable advice and support on trends and issues in IT, keeping the program abreast of industry needs and on the leading edge of professional practice. Board members contribute to the quality of students’ educational experiences, enhancing their future roles as leaders in the field.

The advisory board meets twice a year—fall and spring—to learn about program updates, outline new ideas and initiatives, and seek input and direction from board members.

Advisory Board

NameTitleAffiliation
Steve BuchananPrincipal Program ManagerMicrosoft
Jeff ChauvinSenior Software EngineerIBM Corporation
Eric DeClouetCEO/OwnerHostSentinel
Josh Dyba*Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, OptumUnited Healthcare
Kate ErricksonTalent Acquisition-Campus RecruitmentSecurian Financial Group, Inc.
Carl Follstad**IT Infrastructure FacultyCollege of Continuing and Professional Studies
Medo HafnaouiSenior Cybersecurity EngineerClango
Ian-Mathew Hornburg**Senior EngineerTarget Corporation
Jim KaoSystems AdministratorAndersen Windows
Daan KlemPresidentGlobal Horizons, Inc.
Mamady KonnehFounder & Executive DirectorWeNetworkNow
Brian LandwehrDirector of Information SecurityOptum
Mark Langanki**CTOConvergeOne
Anna MuhovichSenior College RecruiterUnited Healthcare
Brandon Ngo*Cloud EngineerCHS
Norman OwensSenior Solutions ArchitectAmazon Web Services
David RimaSystem Director, Application Technical ServicesFairview Health Services
Mike RunnheimDirector of Network ServicesTactile Medical
Jon SilvermanSenior R&D ManagerAvaya
Justin SmithPrincipal Security ArchitectEcolab
Neely TammingaCEO/CofounderDistill
Jessica ZehaviSenior Software Engineer and Tech LeadClockwork Active Media

ITI Alumni
** Faculty member
Current as of October 2024