About DITEX
Our Story
In May of 2009, our first meeting was held at the Panera Bread in Lone Tree, a suburb of Denver. This initial group, called “The Art of Networking”, was formed by Art Weeast for professionals in transition. From the onset, smaller, more intimate groups were a core value. These original groups centered around the sales, marketing, IT, HR, and engineering domains. Among these, technology is the only subgroup that survives. We now know this as DITEX (Denver IT Executives).
Denver Information Technology Executives (DITEX) is a 500+ person and growing networking group of technology leaders in the Denver metro and Rocky Mountain area.
Our Mission
The mission of the Denver IT Executives Focus Group (DITEX) is to support a select group of transitioning information technology professionals who have previously served as Directors, Vice-Presidents, CIOs, or similar level of scope of responsibilities to obtain their next position in a like role. Each member’s mission is to help every other group member graduate from the group by supporting them in finding and landing a new Technology Leadership role.
How is DITEX Organized
- Active Group – is made up of a small group of individuals currently in a job transition and seeking their next opportunity.
- Alumni – is made up of individuals who were originally admitted into the Active Group and have landed a new opportunity but continue to help and support the Active Group in finding new opportunities.
- Friends of DITEX – This group is made up of individuals who have helped active group members land jobs or support the organization’s broader mission by hosting weekly meetings or sponsoring social events.
DITEX Members in Transition
Matthew Bailey
Kenneth Bennett
Matthew Bailey
Architect of Possibilities
CIO | CTO | SVP | VP
Technologist and people leader.
Creator of value and strategy.
Uses AI, Cloud & SaaS technology to build customer value & ARR in both good and uncertain times.
Fred Beck
Kenneth Bennett
Matthew Bailey
Senior Executive | Information Technology | Cyber Security | Finance | MBA | CPA
Kenneth Bennett
Kenneth Bennett
Kenneth Bennett
Risk Management | Financial Services | Data and Analytics
Chalice Coward
Chalice Coward
Kenneth Bennett
Value Accelerator I Transformation Executive Leader I Trusted Change Agent I Cloud Modernization Expert I Board Advisor I Chief of Staff
Kevin Creed
Chalice Coward
Kellie Isaac
CIO | COO | CISO | VP | SVP | Servant Leadership | Strategy | Transformation | Growth | Delivery & Execution | Strategic Initiatives | Cybersecurity | M&A | Program & Project Management | PMO | Operations | Governance
Kellie Isaac
Chalice Coward
Kellie Isaac
Chief Innovation Officer | Chief Information Officer | Chief Executive Officer | Fractional Executive| Strategy | Innovation | Product Leader | Customer Experience | Entrepreneur | AI | Digital Transformation
Lee Lahti
Seth Patterson
Scott Martin
Chief Information Officer CIO | Chief Technology Officer CTO | Vice President | Director of Information Technology | Operations Executive | The Go-To Guy | Strategy Leader | Digital Transformation | Cybersecurity Expert
Scott Martin
Seth Patterson
Scott Martin
Transformational Healthcare CIO Driving Innovation, Digital Strategy & Patient-Centered Technology Agile Leader & Change Champion. I help healthcare organizations drive transformation and innovation
Seth Patterson
Seth Patterson
Seth Patterson
CTO | CIO | VP IT | Founder | Solution and Enterprise Architect | Practical Technologist | Experienced Leader and Chief Technology Officer from startup to enterprise
Miguel Saenz
Patrick Pivarnik
Seth Patterson
Director/VP | Operations Management | AI Adoption and Usage | Business, Cloud Optimization, Product, and Partner Programs | Technical Program Management | Former Microsoft, Dell, Oracle | MBA, PMP
Patrick Pivarnik
Patrick Pivarnik
Patrick Pivarnik
Bridging AI Security, Agile Development & ITIL Excellence | Transformational Executive Leader | Architect of Scalable Processes | Growth-Focused Mentor & Coach
Murali Srinivasan
Murali Srinivasan
Murali Srinivasan
VP | Head of Applications | Trusted Partner to Business & IT | Digital Transformation | ERP & CRM Leader | Strategic Planning | IT Roadmap | Operational Excellence | Scalable Innovation from Startups to Enterprise
Marc Stander
Murali Srinivasan
Murali Srinivasan
Information Technology Director | Global Technology Director | Vice President | Digital Transformation | Technology Leadership | Consulting | Engineering | Construction | SaaS | Solution Delivery
Friends of DITEX
You are a critical to our success. Here is how you can help.
- Sponsor or participate in events.
- Host weekly meetings in your office
- Be a guest at our weekly meetings
- Provide leads and networking opportunities to our active members.
- Be a referral souce
Interested in Joining DITEX?
Membership
We are a group of technology executives in job transition who have previously served as Directors, Vice-Presidents, CIOs, or similar levels of scope and responsibilities. Our sole focus is helping each other transition to the next opportunity under a “pay-it-forward” principle. We subscribe to working in a spirit of “Co-Opetition” (Collaborative Competition).
Expectations
Participate in weekly meetings and a Slack workspace. Share job leads and networking opportunities. Multiple active members may be considered for the same role, and lessons learned from interviews, research, and network intelligence are openly shared.
Are You a Good Fit?
- Do you have the relevant job experience?
- Can you commit to active participation?
- Do you want to build your network and share your connections with others?
- Does the “pay-it-forward philosophy resonate with you?
- Can you commit to working in the spirit of co-opetition?
- Are you interested in joining? Use the contact form below.
Join us for the annual DITEX Summer Social
Come join us for a fun-filled evening at Tap & Burger Belleview Station. It's time to kick back, relax, and mingle with fellow tech enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for networking and making new connections.
Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company. Let's celebrate the summer season together in style! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to unwind and socialize with like-minded individuals.
Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable night at DITEX Summer Social!