Lou Hemmer
About Lou Hemmer
Lou Hemmer is a Senior Program Manager at Centric Consulting, currently working at Western & Southern Financial Group since 2017. He has extensive experience in technology governance, risk assessment, and business process re-engineering, having previously held leadership roles at The Dental Care Plus Group and Vantiv.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Lou Hemmer has been serving as a Senior Program Manager at Western & Southern Financial Group since 2017. In this role, he leads the Technology Lifecycle Management Program, specifically focusing on the Financial Services and Insurance sectors. His responsibilities include overseeing technology governance and risk assessment, ensuring that IT architecture and design align with the organization's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at The Dental Care Plus Group
Prior to his current role, Lou Hemmer worked at The Dental Care Plus Group as Chief Information and Technology Officer from 2002 to 2014. During his 12 years there, he was responsible for IT strategy and played a key role in advancing the organization's technological capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Experience at Vantiv
Lou Hemmer held the position of Senior Project Manager at Vantiv from 2014 to 2017. In this capacity, he managed various projects that contributed to the company's operational efficiency and technological advancements. His experience at Vantiv further solidified his expertise in project management within the financial technology industry.
Education and Expertise
Lou Hemmer earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Chemistry from the University of Southern Indiana. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specializations in E-Commerce and Healthcare Administration from the New York Institute of Technology. Additionally, he has a certificate in International Business and German Studies. His expertise encompasses Technology Governance and Risk Assessment, Business Process Re-Engineering, and Change Management.
Background in Information Technology
Before his tenure at The Dental Care Plus Group, Lou Hemmer served as Director of Information Technology and Business Process and Operations Director at Clerity from 2000 to 2002. His early career laid the foundation for his extensive knowledge in IT architecture and strategic planning, which he continues to apply in his current roles.