Many CIOs I know have expressed both concern and frustration about the notion that IT is held to a higher standard than other functional areas of a typical...
Author - Todd Coombes
Todd Coombes joined CNO in 2005 and is currently serving as SVP and CIO. Before joining CNO, Coombes was CEO of Health Care Systems Corporation, a software development firm providing SaaS based solutions in the healthcare industry. Prior to HCS, Mr. Coombes was an executive at IBM Corporation in charge of advanced technology for global insurance services. Before IBM, Coombes was CIO and partner at Professional Data Management, an Indianapolis based software vendor. Prior to that, Coombes was Director of Software for R.E. Nolan Management Consultants.
In addition to his corporate experience, Coombes has created and launched successful startup businesses in multiple industries including construction, automotive, entertainment, agriculture, communications and technology. He has also consulted on technology-related product strategies and economic development projects in private industry and in government.
Servings as an adjunct MBA professor for Anderson University, Coombes also serves on the Board of Directors for the Entrepreneurship Advancement Center, a non-profit economic development organization in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Coombes is a Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI – with distinction) and holds the designation of Certified Computing Professional (CCP) from the Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals.
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