My CIO Career: Ron Blahnik, CIO Of Hibbett Sports, On Leading Both IT And Business Strategy In The C-Suite
Heller Search Associates, Wednesday, July 10th, 2024
Ron Blahnik explains how his varied background, including both military and private sector careers, has enabled him to lead organizations going through challenging changes.
Ron Blahnik's path to CIO started in 1977, when as a high school senior he decided he wanted to become an IT executive.
He did not waver from that goal as he built his career.
He enlisted in the US Army, where he trained to be a computer programmer and analyst and held a series of roles with increasing responsibility during his 20-plus years of active duty and then Army Reserves service. He retired as a chief warrant officer in 2004.