SIM Detroit

Michigan’s community of 360+ IT executives connecting leaders, driving innovation, and giving back to strengthen #Detroit communities!

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The best part of today was looking around the room and realizing just how many people are investing their time, energy, and influence to create opportunities for others.

Congratulations to Gina, Amanda, Chris, Courtney, and Jill on an incredibly successful event!

And bigger thanks you to everyone who continues to support MCWT and the next generation of women in technology.

That’s how real impact happens.

#ECS2026

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Team had a great time at the @MCWT Executive Connections Summit today at the @VibeCreditUnion Showplace!

#bettertogether

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Nominations are closed. ✅

The inaugural @SIMDetroit Vanguard Awards received 20 nominations; and let me tell you, this is no ordinary list.

No easy layups here.

These are leaders who show up. Who serve their communities, their teams, and their profession with consistency and conviction.

Leaders recognized not by a selection committee - but by the people around them.

That’s what makes the Vanguard Awards different.

Now the hard part begins.

Our esteemed panel of judges has a genuinely difficult task ahead — and we have every confidence they are up to it.

Stay tuned. The Metro Detroit technology community is about to celebrate some of its finest.

#VanguardAwards #SIMDetroit #TechLeadership #MetroDetroit #CommunityFirst #RecognizingGreatness #MichiganTech #TechnologyLeaders #Leadership #ITLeadership

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SIM Detroit would like to welcome one of our newest members, Dan Miarka.

For more information about SIM memberships, look at our website: https:/buff.ly/3Wp41j1

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Tomorrow is the deadline for the inaugural SIM Detroit Vanguard Awards.

And that matters.

Because across Southeast Michigan, there are technology leaders quietly doing extraordinary work every day.

They are driving business outcomes.
Leading transformation.
Building high-performing teams.
Mentoring future leaders.
Giving back to the community.

Most of them will never ask for recognition.

That is exactly why someone else should take a few minutes to recognize them.

The inaugural Vanguard Awards are evaluating leaders across five equally weighted dimensions:

• Business Value & Impact
• Technology & Innovation
• Business Partnership
• People & Culture
• Community & Industry Engagement

No single category wins it.

The leaders who rise to the top are the ones creating impact across every dimension of leadership.

Detroit has never had a shortage of exceptional technology leaders.

What we’ve lacked is a stage built to celebrate them.

Tomorrow is the final day to make sure someone who changed a career, opened a door, mentored a future leader, or transformed an organization gets the recognition they deserve.

Take five minutes.

Shine a light on someone who never asks for it.

The deadline closes June 1.

Vanguard Awards Nomination Page

#SIMDetroit #VanguardAwards #Leadership #DetroitTech #Mentorship #Community #TechnologyLeadership

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Over 200 SIM Detroit members and guests gathered to share in the excitement of the Detroit Grand Prix! Between the paddock tour, lunch, time with friends, and a special visit from driver David Malukas, it's easy to see why this is one of our most popular annual events.

A special thank you to Chuck Williams, Richard Hook, and the team at Penske for their generous hospitality, as well as our sponsor, Arista, for making this amazing day possible!

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They do it for a cause, not for applause.

That’s exactly why they deserve to be recognized.

The inaugural SIM Detroit Vanguard Awards celebrate leaders who create meaningful impact through service, innovation, mentorship, business leadership, and community engagement.

Most of these leaders would never seek the spotlight for themselves.

That’s why it’s up to us to shine it on them.

Nominations close Monday.

Take a few minutes to recognize a leader who has made a difference in your career, your organization, or our community.

https://t.co/p7PoMxUXPf

#SIMDetroit #VanguardAwards #Leadership #Mentorship #Community #DetroitTech

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SIM Detroit would like to welcome one of our newest members, Jill Bowen.

For more information about SIM memberships, look at our website: https:/buff.ly/3Wp41j1

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It’s a beautiful day in #Detroit! ☀️ Our thanks to @Team_Penske and @AristaNetworks!! 🏆

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What an inspiring evening! Last night, SIM Detroit had the privilege of attending the Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) Scholarship Celebration, hosted at Yazaki's North American headquarters.

Events like this provide a very tangible reminder of why it is so crucial to invest in the next generation of IT leaders. We are incredibly proud to share that out of the more than 30 scholarship recipients this year, SIM Detroit’s contribution funded 8 of them!

A special shoutout to Lori Tirpak, who did a fantastic job representing us and presenting the scholarships to these well-deserving scholars.

Congratulations to all the recipients—the future of technology is looking exceptionally bright! 🌟

#WomenInTech #MCWT #SIMDetroit #STEM #FutureLeaders #TechCommunity #ITMentorship #MichiganTech

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One of the hottest SIM Detroit events of the summer is back. ☀️🛥️

On July 16, 300+ technology and business leaders will step aboard the Ovation Yacht for the SIM Detroit Summer Soirée… an unforgettable evening cruising the Detroit River with skyline views, incredible conversations, and relationships that extend far beyond the night itself.

We’re excited to welcome Renodis and Island as sponsors and thank them for supporting this premier experience.

This isn’t a crowded trade show.
This isn’t logo overload.

This is a high-trust room filled with CIOs, CISOs, innovators, and leaders who believe relationships, mentorship, leadership, and community still matter.

🚨 A few sponsorship opportunities remain 🚨

🛥️ Various sponsorship levels available
🛥️ Limited opportunities by design
🛥️ Built for meaningful engagement and executive-level connection

For one summer night, Detroit’s technology leadership community trades conference halls for the riverfront aboard one of the city’s premier yachts.

No noise.
No gimmicks.
Just great people, meaningful conversations, and a community built around impact.

If your organization wants to align with leadership, relationships, and one of the strongest tech communities in the country… now’s the time to come aboard!

📩 [email protected]

#SIMDetroit #DetroitTech #Community #Leadership #BetterTogether

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SIM Detroit would like to welcome one of our newest members, Ajay Behl.

For more information about SIM memberships, look at our website: https:/buff.ly/3Wp41j1

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Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice inspires us to lead with purpose and serve our communities with heart.

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SIM Detroit would like to welcome one of our newest members, Dorothee Baas.

For more information about SIM memberships, look at our website: https:/buff.ly/3Wp41j1

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Cruise and Connect ⚓️ 2026!

One of the hottest SIM Detroit events of the summer is back. ☀️🛥️

On July 16, 300+ technology and business leaders will step aboard the Ovation Yacht for the SIM Detroit Summer Soirée… an unforgettable evening cruising the Detroit River with skyline views, incredible conversations, and relationships that extend far beyond the night itself.

We’re excited to welcome Renodis and Island as sponsors already leaning into this premier experience.

This isn’t a crowded trade show.
This isn’t logo overload.

This is a high-trust room filled with CIOs, CISOs, innovators, and leaders who believe relationships, mentorship, leadership, and community still matter.

A few sponsorship opportunities remain:
🛥️ Various sponsorship levels available
🛥️ Limited opportunities by design
🛥️ Built for meaningful engagement and executive-level connection

For one summer night, Detroit’s technology leadership community trades conference halls for the riverfront aboard one of the city’s premier yachts.

No noise, except for the music! 
No gimmicks.
Just great people, meaningful conversations, and a community built around impact.

If your organization wants to align with leadership, relationships, and one of the strongest tech communities in the country… now’s the time to come aboard.
📩 [email protected]

#SIMDetroit #DetroitTech #CIO #Leadership #BetterTogether

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Happy Birthday to Doug Wiescinski!

For years, Doug has been a true pillar of the Detroit technology community. While he may be retired from Plante Moran, his impact and leadership continue to be felt across our industry every single day.

Doug has never stopped showing up for this community, supporting leaders, mentoring others, and helping strengthen the relationships that make Detroit’s tech ecosystem so special.

Thank you, Doug, for all you continue to do for SIM Detroit, the Michigan Technology Leaders Summit community, and the countless leaders you’ve influenced along the way.

Wishing you a very happy birthday and another incredible year ahead!

#SIMDetroit #DetroitTech #Leadership #Community #Impact #BetterTogether

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SIM Detroit would like to welcome one of our newest members, Cortney Ventrone.

For more information about SIM memberships, look at our website: https:/buff.ly/3Wp41j1

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Detroit has no shortage of incredible technology leaders.

What’s been missing is a recognition platform built around impact, leadership, mentorship, innovation, and contribution to the community… not popularity, politics, or pay-to-play.

That changes now.

Proud to launch the inaugural SIM Detroit Vanguard Awards recognizing the CIOs and senior technology leaders shaping the future of Southeast Michigan.

Three categories.
One standard:
Leadership that creates real impact.

Nominations are officially open:

https://t.co/p7PoMxUXPf

Because the leaders building great companies, mentoring future talent, transforming businesses, and investing back into Detroit deserve to be recognized.

Built in Detroit.
Built for impact.

#SIMDetroit #DetroitTech #Leadership #CIO #CISO #TechLeadership #DetroitBusiness #BetterTogether

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SIM Detroit would like to welcome one of our newest members, Tanuja Yadav.

For more information about SIM memberships, look at our website: https:/buff.ly/3Wp41j1

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SIM Detroit would like to welcome one of our newest members, Shahid Syed.

For more information about SIM memberships, look at our website: https:/buff.ly/3Wp41j1