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Technology United

Technology professionals leveraging innovation and influence to give back, get involved, and take action in our community.

Technology United

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As one of the first technology centered donor networks in the U.S., Technology United has several priorities. They include bridging the digital divide, elevating the importance of technology career pathways for the next generation, and offering technology-related project support to nonprofits. They also lead the largest annual United Way fundraiser event, the CIO Forum.

Changing Lives

While active in many areas, Technology United’s main focus is on one of the Key Initiatives of United Way, Techquity. The vision of the initiative is simple: ensure the digital equity and inclusion of every resident in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties.

Techquity pursues digital equity and inclusion for all via three strategies: Broadband, Devices, and Skills.

Member Benefits

You can be part of creating lasting change in our community for so many in need. In addition, you can:

Connect with technology professionals and grow your network. This is an opportunity to create strong partnerships in the IT field.
Receive an invitation to the CIO Forum, one of the largest annual events for technology professionals in the Greater Milwaukee area. Here you can network and hear from prominent CIOs and CISOs on key technology trends and strategies.
Support local nonprofits by participating in the Tech 4 Good Marketplace initiative. Individuals and organizations are matched with nonprofit partners to assist with their technology needs.
Become a Techquity Digital Navigator. Trusted volunteers guide and assist community members in internet adoption and the use of computing devices.
Participate in school technology awareness events and mentorships.

Become a Member Today

If your employer runs a United Way workplace campaign, please give $1,200+ through your workplace. All other donors click “Donate Now & Join” to open a new page and start your online donation. You will need to create a username and password so you can make your gift today.

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Council Members

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Technology United Co-chairs

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Julia Boss, GE HealthCare

Greg Treichel, Baird

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Stacy Zaja, Northwestern Mutual

Technology United Council

Nicole Conrad, EEAS LLC

Mark Cribb, Marcus Theatres

Antony D'Cruz, HSA Bank

Tim Dickson, Regal Rexnord

John Dunn, Accuray

Jane Durment, The Marcus Corporation - Retiree*

Brian Fifarek, Eaton Corporation

Kelly Frank, Microsoft Corporation

Lois Gresholdt, U.S. Bank - Retiree

Steve Hannan, Landmark Credit Union

Kathy Henrich, MKE Tech Hub Coalition

James Hischke, Clarios

Kerrie Hoffman, Get Digital Velocity, Inc.

Heidi Holdener, Trissential

David Hotchkiss, Medical College of Wisconsin

Nicole Knicker, We Energies

Craig Miller, Milwaukee Regional Medical Center

Amith Nair, Vituity

Molly Rochford, Johnson Controls

Tina Rock, AcceleratedHires

David Ruzicka, Clarios

Scott Sievert, Accenture

Chad Steighner, Clarios

Bella Zamborini, ManpowerGroup

Samuel Zielke, Froedtert Health

*Emeritus Member

Technology United CIO Advisory Board

Accuray
John Dunn

Advocate Health
Eric Christian

Ascension
Jeff Kim

Associated Bank
Terry Williams

Baird
Tim Byrne

Baker Tilly
Allen Smith

Berklee College of Music
Kathy J. Lang

Boldt
Maribeth Actherberg

Briggs & Stratton
Brian Olsson

Broan-NuTone LLC
Ken Garfinkel

Carroll University
Ryan Corcoran

Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Joe Herington
Jared Noble

Children's Wisconsin
Angela Johnson

City of Milwaukee
David Henke

Clarios
Krishnan Alampallam
Prasanna Ramakrishnan
Chad Steighner

Fox World Travel
Sam Hilgendorf

Froedtert Health
Richard Durost
Brian Sterns

GE HealthCare
Fred Hinchcliffe
Christine Lehmann
Kusum Rawat Verma

Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Talal Butt
William Cummings

Get Digital Velocity
Kerrie Hoffman

Harley- Davidson Motor Company
Raj Velmurugan

HSA Bank
Antony D'Cruz

Husco
Joe Pfaff

Hydrite Chemical Co.
Gary Branger

IAT Insurance Group
Manish Chawla

Johnson Controls
David Ginn

Johnson Financial Group
Tim Brown

Landmark Credit Union
Steve Hannan

Lesaffre Yeast Corporation
Mehdi Bedadi

ManpowerGroup
Amanda Jack
Juan Fiallo

The Marcus Corporation
Jane Durment, Retiree
Kim Lueck

Marquette University
Laurie Panella

Medical College of Wisconsin
David Hotchkiss

MGIC Investment Corporation
Jennifer Westphal

Milwaukee Brewers
Derek Hyde

Milwaukee Bucks
Robert Cordova

MKE Tech Hub Coalition
Kathy Henrich

Molson Coors Beverage Company
Jeremy Bauer
Darrin Vohs

Navistar
Julie Ragland, Retiree

Northwestern Mutual
Ahmed Azam

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Garret Finocchiaro

Potawatomi Ventures
Michael Barrett

Regal Rexnord
Tim Dickson

Rockwell Automation
Stephen Ford
Chris Nardecchia

SAP Fioneer
Bernd Huber

TDS Telecommunications LLC.
Karl Betz

United Way
Laura Meine

Versiti
Lynne Briggs

Vituity
Amith Nair

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Bill Caraher

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Neal Sample

Waukesha County
Lance Spranger

Wausau Supply Company
Callan Schoonenberg

WEC Energy Group
Molly Mulroy

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Happenings & Impact

Busy highway with blurry lights to signify technology traffic.

Techquity

Our goal: We will provide 50,000 computers to people who need them across our four counties by 2027.

Tech United Career Exploration Fair

Volunteer at the Technology United Career Fair where high school students have the opportunity to explore a variety of careers in technology.

Man at a desk working virtually from home.

Tech for Good Marketplace

This newer initiative matches non-profit partners who have technology needs to partners who can fulfill them.

2025 CIO Forum

The CIO Forum is an annual event for technology professionals in the Greater Milwaukee area to network and hear from prominent CIOs and CISOs on key technology trends and strategies.

Technology United Inspires High School Students

Technology United’s career fair in the fall of 2023 provided more than just career advice. It inspired hope.

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Technology United: Driving Digital Equity Through Community, Collaboration, and Innovation

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Technology United Inspires High School Students

Technology United’s career fair in the fall of 2023 provided more than just career advice. It inspired hope.

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Introducing Technology United!

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Meet United Way Board Chair Cory Nettles

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Northwestern Mutual Encourages Students to Explore Careers in IT

When it comes to hosting an IT United job shadow for high-schoolers, Northwestern Mutual goes by the motto “show, don’t tell.”

Baird’s Jon Hurley Shares Love of IT with Local Students

Jon Hurley has loved computers since he was a kid. From watching his school transform from ancient IBM's to Windows PC's to working as a Satellite Communications Systems Controller in the United States Air Force to his current work at Baird, Jon loves to take part in IT United events like the Career Fair and My Life! My Plan! and share his love of IT with local students.

From a Life of Accomplishment to a Life of Significance

Jane Durment, the 2017 Linda T. Mellowes Women Leader of the Year award, reflects on her work with Women United, IT United, and the transition from a life filled with professional accomplishments to one that is focused on making a significant community impact.

U.S. Bank’s Prescott Balch on ALICE, Finding New Talent Close to Home

Nine years ago, U.S. Bank Business Information Officer and SVP Prescott Balch recognized a problem common to many companies: the demand for software development continues to rise and continues to outpace new entrants to the field from traditional academic institutions. "Companies rely ever more on their technology, so demand for our skills increases a healthy amount every year. Employers prefer hiring only people with experience, because the work needs to get done fast and right. That approach to staffing seems to be preventing enough people from entering the field," reflects Balch.

Are You Filling Your Kindness Bucket?

Meghan Marsden Parsche is a mother who is teaching her children kindness. A recent moment while bringing her five year-old twins into the classroom reminded her that though it’s important for parents and teachers to tell children about kindness, kids can truly learn about kindness by observing their parents’ behavior.

“What’s Your Why?” Nominate a Community Hero for a P5 Award

Kadie Jelenchick is a 2013 winner of United Way’s Philanthropic 5 Award. A Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, Kadie regularly donates her time and legal services to Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Volunteer Lawyers Project and helps serve the young women of Milwaukee through her role on the Board of Directors of PEARLS for Teen Girls.

Reviving American History

Every year during Black History Month, we hear about the same Black American icons: Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman. The accomplishments of these noble men and women, who fought in their unique ways for the rights of Black Americans, can never be diminished or underestimated. However, why is it that we only hear of a handful of individuals when there are thousands that helped developed America to what it is today? Where are these stories in the history books?

My Plea to Every Tech Junkie

Back in 2015, I embarked on a technology journey that focused on helping United Way’s agency program partners build their Information Technology (IT) skills. When I entered this journey I realized two things: first, there is a great need for these agencies to maintain their technology infrastructure, and second, they often don’t have the extra money to spend to get help in this area.

Why We Are Excited for the IT United Career Fair

Two technology enthusiasts teamed up to share their great perspective on why you should get involved with the IT United Career Fair. On April 12 dozens of IT professionals will gather to share insight and advice on technology with high school students.

Coordinated Entry Can Change Our Community

For many non-profits, building the IT foundation to advance its mission and better serve its community can be challenging and impossible to navigate. As non-techies, it’s difficult to comprehend what you need, let alone find a funding source for these sorts of investments in your operations.

Get Involved

For questions or more information about joining Technology United, please contact Cassidy Korpela via email or at 414.263.8163.

Technology United

Technology United

Changing Lives

Member Benefits

Become a Member Today

Council Members

Happenings & Impact

Techquity

Tech United Career Exploration Fair

Tech for Good Marketplace

2025 CIO Forum

Technology United Inspires High School Students

Related Blogs

Technology United: Driving Digital Equity Through Community, Collaboration, and Innovation

Technology United Inspires High School Students

Donations of technology help students experiencing homelessness.

Introducing Technology United!

PIE, Building Motors, and Exploring STEM Careers

Meet United Way Board Chair Cory Nettles

SoftwareONE, Inc. Talks Women in Technology at 2018 CIO Forum

Northwestern Mutual Encourages Students to Explore Careers in IT

Baird’s Jon Hurley Shares Love of IT with Local Students

From a Life of Accomplishment to a Life of Significance

U.S. Bank’s Prescott Balch on ALICE, Finding New Talent Close to Home

Are You Filling Your Kindness Bucket?

“What’s Your Why?” Nominate a Community Hero for a P5 Award

Reviving American History

My Plea to Every Tech Junkie

Why We Are Excited for the IT United Career Fair

Coordinated Entry Can Change Our Community

New Technology Increases Efficiency at PEARLS

GE Volunteers Provide Speed Mentoring to Students

The Impact of IT United

A Day In the Life of IT

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