Doug Theis
About Doug Theis
Doug Theis serves as the Director of National Strategy at Expedient, a position he has held since 2015. He is also the founder of IT Leaders Indianapolis and has extensive experience in IT leadership and business development.
Work at Expedient
Doug Theis has served as the Director of National Strategy at Expedient since 2015. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategies that align with the company's national objectives. His work involves addressing the needs of clients and enhancing the overall service offerings of Expedient. He also contributes to the company's online presence by writing blog posts on IT strategy and multi-cloud decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Doug Theis has a diverse educational background. He studied Telecommunications at Oral Roberts University for one year and earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management with a major in Business Management and a minor in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, completing his studies from 1979 to 1982. Additionally, he graduated from Heritage Christian with a High School Diploma in 1978. His education supports his extensive experience in IT leadership and strategy.
Background
Doug Theis has a long career in the IT industry, beginning with his role as a Sales Representative at Compushop from 1984 to 1987. He has held various positions, including National Sales Executive at EPSIIA and Senior Vice President of Business Development at Lifeline Data Centers, LLC. He also worked as a Senior Account Executive at Innovative Integration, Inc. and as a Manager of Network Administrators at Clarian Health Partners. His extensive experience spans over three decades in various leadership and sales roles.
Achievements
Doug Theis founded the Indy IT Directors Council and the IT Leadership Bootcamp in collaboration with the Indy CIO Network and Lou Russell. These initiatives address the leadership development needs of IT professionals, particularly those promoted without adequate training. He also operates IT Leaders Indianapolis, a peer group designed for IT Directors, Managers, CIOs, and VPs, facilitating bi-monthly meetings that provide networking opportunities and feature guest CIO speakers.