SoCalCIO

New year, another powerhouse team leading SoCalCIO! ????? These prominent CIOs in Los Angeles and Orange County make up the Advisory Board and are committed to setting the direction for our events, membership, and annual ORBIE Awards program. ?? Chair: Kevin Abbott, Panasonic Avionics ?? Vice Chair: Carol Fawcett, Golden State Foods ?? Membership Chair: Satya N. Jayadev, Skyworks Solutions ?? Membership Co-Chair: John Henderson, CHOC ?? Programs Chair: Denise (NeeCee) Cornish, DBA, MBA, Western University ?? Programs Co-Chair: Lynn Fyhrlund, San Bernardino County ?? Awards Chair: Deepika Rayala, Cornerstone OnDemand ?? Awards Co-Chair: Dr. Derek Peterson, Boingo Wireless Board Members At Large: ?? George Tsounis, Stretto ?? Bharat Ananth, Tarsus ?? Justin E. Skelton, MBA, Dine Brands Global ?? Dan Exley, Sharp HealthCare ?? Joe Wallace, Mission Produce ?? Simon Nazarian, City of Hope ?? Derrick Beard, STAAR Surgical ?? Henry W. Ho, Allen Matkins ?? Edmund Clark, California State University Underwriters: ?? Google Cloud ?? Milestone Technologies, Inc. ?? Postindustria ?? T-Mobile Excited for the year ahead. Stay tuned for what’s next!

That's a wrap! ???????? The SoCalCIO Holiday Social, hosted by Kian at the beautifully decorated UC Irvine, was the perfect way to celebrate a chapter that's truly become more like a family. We all know it can be lonely at the top, which is one reason this community is needed and growing. From meaningful connections to inspiring conversations—and plenty of laughter—I couldn't be more proud to know, serve, and cheer on these incredible leaders.

Members of a local chapter within the Inspire Leadership Network are rich —and I'm not talking about their paycheck. ?? They’re rich in opportunity, growth, and community. Here’s how: ? Connect with over 1,700 like-minded leaders nationwide via our easy-to-use app and Slack channels ? Gain exclusive access to local, global, and virtual events where the answer is in the room ? Develop your team through our Leadership Academy cohorts ? Join us at our highly anticipated annual national conference, Converge Ready to save time and money by leveraging the expertise of your peers? Let’s chat. In the immortal words of Jerry Maguire, “Help me help you.” ??

What a fantastic day! ???? Big thanks to Jason S. of ChicagoCIO for inviting SoCalCIO members to experience the magic behind ECOS’ innovative sustainability efforts. ECOS by Earth Friendly Products isn’t just about cleaning—it’s about protecting the health of people, pets, and the planet with eco-friendly, affordable products. CEO Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks gave us an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, sharing her inspiring family story. Her father, a Greek immigrant, arrived in the U.S. with only $23 and built ECOS into a multimillion-dollar company. Talk about turning dreams into reality! ?? ECOS is a true leader in sustainability, with a zero-waste approach, EPA’s Safer Choice recognition, and a whopping eight-time “Safer Choice Partner of the Year” title (including 2024!) — none of which is possible without tremendous IT support.???? The cherry on top? We got to create our own signature cleaning scent. Safe to say, by the end of the day, we were all ECOS superfans! ???? #InspiringStories #InsideECOS #TechnologyLeaders #SoCalCIO