Institute Fellow

Jeff Ton is a sought-after speaker, author and thought leader, having led powerful teams and built successful Information Technology departments for over 30 years.  As a speaker, author, advisor, and coach, Jeff’s mission is to change the face of IT. Saying, “Businesses today are demanding more from their technology and their technology leaders.”

In more than three decades, Jeff has served as Chief Information Officer with Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana and Lauth Property Group, as well as 14 years in various technology roles with Thomson Multimedia (RCA).  Later in his career, Jeff “moved to the other side of the desk” by joining the executive team at InterVision Systems.  After helping to guide several acquisition integrations, he left to devote his energies to his mission.

Speaking to audiences from 5 to 5,000, Jeff has mastered the art of simplifying complex IT issues and is always looking for opportunities to drive value in organizations now and in the future.

He serves on numerous boards and advisory councils including Forbes Technology Council, Hoosier Environmental Council board of directors Connected World Magazine Board of Advisors, and the Mud Creek Conservancy board of directors. He is also a Fellow for the Institute of Digital Transformation.

Jeff is the author of Amplify Your Value – Leading IT with Strategic Vision (2018) and Amplify Your Job Search – Strategies for Finding Your Dream Job (2020) and is a frequent keynote speaker on topics related to the evolving IT landscape and the changing role of the CIO.  Meet Jeff and learn more at www.JeffreySTon.com.

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Jeff has published the following articles on our site:

Do You Need a Cloud Strategy?

Do You Need a Cloud Strategy?

At a recent gathering of Chief Information Officers, the moderator asked by show of hands who had a Cloud Strategy ... Read More
From Pre-industrial to a Digital Enterprise: The Digital Transformation of the Family Farm

From Pre-industrial to a Digital Enterprise: The Digital Transformation of the Family Farm

Stop! What’s the first thing you think of when you think of Indiana? OK, besides basketball? Cornfields, of course! For ... Read More
Lewis and Clark: Leaders for the Digital Era

Lewis and Clark: Leaders for the Digital Era

Change. The one constant in technology. As companies embrace the promises of the digital era, we are again faced with ... Read More
Embracing Shadow IT

Embracing Shadow IT

The meeting invitation was terse: “Over the course of the last several months, I have become aware of several intranet ... Read More