2026 Michigan ORBIE Awards

2026

Michigan ORBIE Awards

Advisory Board


The executive leaders who guide the Michigan ORBIE Awards and champion technology leadership in our community.

2026 Michigan ORBIE Awards · Advisory Board

  • Carrie Shumaker

    Carrie Shumaker

    Chair

    University of Michigan - Dearborn

  • Darlene Taylor

    Darlene Taylor

    Chair Emeritus

    Nexteer Automotive

  • Michael Butman

    Michael Butman

    Vice Chair

    MichiganCIO Member

  • Mike Hicks

    Mike Hicks

    Membership Chair

    MichiganCIO Member

  • Ted Hanss

    Ted Hanss

    Membership Co-Chair

    U-M College of Literature, Science and the Arts

  • Bhavani Koneru

    Bhavani Koneru

    Programs Chair

    Oakland University

  • Soma Venkat

    Soma Venkat

    Programs Co-Chair

    Cooper Standard

  • Cathy Curley

    Cathy Curley

    Awards Chair

    IHA Medical Group

  • Paul Blowers

    Paul Blowers

    Plante Moran

  • Jason Joseph

    Jason Joseph

    Corewell Health

  • Chris Scott, Ph.D.

    Chris Scott, Ph.D.

    Great Expressions Dental Centers

  • Joe Simpson

    Joe Simpson

    Edward Rose & Sons

  • Art Thompson

    Art Thompson

    City of Detroit

  • Milos Topic

    Milos Topic

    Grand Valley State University