The CIO Playbook: Strategies and Best Practices for IT Leaders to Deliver Value

Acknowledgments

This book is a compilation of my work experience as well as the result of research that I conducted. I would like to acknowledge the many people who have helped me along the way.

First, I offer my sincere gratitude to the executives who participated in the interviews: Gary Boyd, Jeff Boyd, Rich Brennen, David Colville, Michael Del Priore, Greg Fell, Jim Gery, Jon Harding, Ken Harris, John Hinkle, David Kaufman, Richard Lattmann, Brian R. Lurie, Diane Montalto, Ken Murdoch, Kevin Nash, and Phil Schneidermeyer. I hope that this book captures your excellent insights.

Next, I would like to thank the many managers and mentors I have had during my career: Daren Bien, Michael Clifford, Jeff Hoffman, Ara K. Hovnanian, Holger Huels, Tom Lesica, Joan Pertak, Joanne Raimondo, Ron Rose, and J. Larry Sorsby. I am grateful for your good advice, counsel, and support.

I would also like to acknowledge my IT staff at Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. and the many members of my staff whom I have had the pleasure to work with throughout my career. I thank you for your passion, commitment, and drive to be the best at what you do. Without you, this book would not have been possible.

Many thanks to Sanjog Aul, Cecilia Biegel, Jon Hernandez, Mike Keizur, Hunter Muller, Kate Rood, Bethany Simpson, and Avery Wright for inviting me to lecture at industry events and forums and encouraging me to write. You helped me find my voice for this book, and for that I am deeply grateful.

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