Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions outline the rules, regulations, and expected code of conduct for all attendees during a Quest event.
About BLUEPRINT 4D
BLUEPRINT 4D is a global Oracle customer event presented by the Quest Oracle Community offering six exciting programs for JD Edwards, PeopleSoft & Oracle Cloud customers. The event offers strategic insights and practical how-to education to expand knowledge and build skills for IT leaders, technologists and business users alike.
Personal Information
By registering for and/or attending the conference and downloading the BLUEPRINT 4D mobile app, you acknowledge that any personal information that you provide or that we collect from you will be used in accordance with, and you accept and agree to be bound and abide by, our Privacy Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/privacy-policy/), Personal Data Protection Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/personal-data-protection/), QuestOracleCommunity.org Terms of Service (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/terms-of-service/), all incorporated herein by reference, and these Terms and Conditions.
Photography & Videography Notice
Photographers and video technicians may be present at the conference and all digital and in-person sessions may be recorded. By attending the conference, you consent to being photographed, filmed or otherwise recorded. You consent to and authorize the use of your image or any reproduction thereof by us in any media whatsoever in connection with the promotion of the conference and our programs, materials and services. Attendees of the in-person event who do not wish to be photographed can inform any photographer present.
Also, please note that video or audio recording of education sessions by attendees or speakers is prohibited.
Information Shared with Exhibitors, Sponsors & Quest Representatives
Exhibitors receive an attendee list prior to and after the conference. The list includes attendee name, job title and company; no contact information is included. By completing conference registration, you agree to have this basic information shared with exhibitors.
Demographic and contact information submitted during registration may be shared with vendors based on attendee participation in a variety of event activities, including but not limited to: badge scans, sponsored education or keynote session attendance, networking event attendance or digital engagement activities.
Mailing and demographic information for attendees who reside in the EU and EEA are excluded from these exhibitor mailing lists.
We permit select sponsors to send limited emails to attendees from our email server. You may opt-out of future emails from the footer of any sponsored email or you may adjust your personal email preferences at any time by visiting the Quest email preference center.
Conference Communications
By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to receive emails and/or push notifications from us containing important information about the conference including news, giveaways and promotions. These emails are designed to ensure attendees are fully informed about the conference and receive the most satisfactory experience possible.
We may also send you emails about Quest community membership, similar Quest events or other Quest products and services.
Onsite Wireless Terms and Acceptance
Use of the onsite Internet connection is intended solely for BLUEPRINT 4D attendees. Unauthorized access or use may result in termination of your access, disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal penalties. To the extent permitted by law, your use may be monitored. By using the onsite event Internet connection, you agree to the following: The internet connection is provided on an “as is” basis and Quest is not responsible for any loss or damage of any sort incurred by your use of this internet connection. You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Quest, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, arising out of or in any way related to your use of this internet connection.
Non-Payment Clause
Once a registration is submitted, it becomes binding and all fees are due and payable according to the terms herein. If you cancel the registration or do not attend the conference, registration fees as dictated by the cancellation policy below remain due and are nonrefundable.
Early-bird discount pricing applies only when registration fees are received in full by Quest prior to the early-bird date, regardless of registration date. If an attendee registers early, but pays after the early-bird deadline, the next tier of registration pricing will apply.
Quest reserves the right to reject any registration not in compliance with conference eligibility requirements. Quest will only refund registration fees as the cancellation policy listed below dictates for any rejected registrations based on the date of rejection.
If a conference registration is purchased as a paid member and the membership expires and is not renewed prior to the conference in May 2024, the registrant will be subject to the non-member registration rate.
Credit Card Payments
Credit card payments are due at the time of registration. Any registration without a valid credit card payment at the time of registration may be required to re-register or may incur additional fees.
Check Payments
A copy of the registration confirmation letter is required with the registrant’s payment to ensure proper allocation. Check must be payable to Quest Oracle Community – BLUEPRINT 4D. Check payments are due within 30 days of the attendee’s registration date, and prior to any rate changes, or the registration will be cancelled and re-registering at the current rate will be required. Check payments should arrive by no later than April 22, 2024 to allow for adequate processing time.
Once the check payment is received additional payment confirmation will be sent. If the check is returned or cannot be process, the registration will be cancelled. Please allow 5-7 business days for the processing of conference payments upon receipt by Quest. Check payments should be mailed to:
Quest Oracle Community
Attention: BLUEPRINT 4D Conference Registration
2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A325
Lexington, KY 40504
Registration Data Completion
Customer registrants who have not completed all demographic questions during the original registration process will be required to complete questions in adherence to these rules or will be subject to cancellation. The registration is not considered final until all information is complete. Demographic questions must be completed via the emailed link within 10 business days of the attendee’s registration date, and prior to any rate changes, or the registrant will be subject to higher fees or cancellation. Demographic details allow the mobile app to work properly for customer registrants and aids in conference plans.
Purchase, Cancellation & Refund Policy
Group rates:
Group rates, if requested, will apply to purchases of four or more individual registrations purchased by one company. All registrations under a group rate must be employees of the purchasing company.
Session replay corporate pass:
Corporate passes for 60 day session replay access may only be added to a current in-person registration; no stand-alone sales are permitted. The corporate pass provides unlimited individual registrations for the virtual replay event and is limited to employees of the purchasing company.
Cancellations:
A processing fee will apply to all registration cancellations. For group registrations, a processing fee will be charged for each individual registration that is cancelled.
Individuals who cancel their registration on or before March 18, 2024 will receive a full refund, less a $400 processing fee. Individuals who cancel between March 19 and May 3, 2024 will receive a 50% refund, less a $400 processing fee. Session replay corporate pass refund requests received on or before March 18, 2024 will receive a full refund, less a $275 processing fee. Session replay corporate pass refund requests received between March 19 and May 3, 2024 will receive a 50% refund, less a $275 processing fee. No refund requests will be processed on/after May 4, 2024. Refund policy will apply based on date of cancellation request.
NOTE: If the in-person registration associated with a session replay corporate pass is cancelled, the session replay corporate pass will also be cancelled. At least one in-person registration must be in place to retain the add-on session replay corporate pass pricing.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to Quest within the timeframes specified above, using the myConference online Cancellation Request Form. Each request must include the reason for cancellation. Exceptions to the policy will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted by May 3, 2024. No refunds will be issued after this date.
In-person registration policy:
Cancellation Date | Cancellation Policy |
|---|---|
| December 12, 202 – March 19, 2024 | 100% refund, less $400 processing fee |
| March 20 – May 3, 2024 | 50% refund, less $400 processing fee |
December 12, 2023 – March 19, 2024
Cancellation Policy
100% refund, less $400 processing fee
Cancellation Date
March 20 – May 3, 2024
Cancellation Policy
50% refund, less $400 processing fee
Session replay registration policy:
Cancellation Date | Cancellation Policy |
|---|---|
| December 12, 2023 – March 19, 2024 | 100% refund, less $275 processing fee |
| March 20 – May 3, 2024 | 50% refund, less $275 processing fee |
| After May 3, 2024 | No refund |
December 12, 2023 – March 19, 2024
100% refund, less $275 processing fee
Cancellation Date
March 20 – May 3, 2024
50% refund, less $275 processing fee
Cancellation Date
After May 3, 2024
No refund
NOTE: A session replay corporate pass add-on may only be purchased when one or more individual in-person registrations are purchased by the same company.
Substitutions
Paid in-person registrant substitutions must be completed online by submission through Quest’s myConference registration management tool by April 22, 2024. Changes may also be made onsite by presenting a letter on company letterhead detailing the substitution. Substitutions made from an individual Quest member to a non-Quest member will render the member discount void. No other penalty will be applied for substitutions.
Health & Safety
The Quest Oracle Community is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for in-person event participants. For the general health and safety of in-person event participants, Quest will review, update and, if appropriate, implement and announce health and safety rules and protocols for the event. The rules and protocols will be available closer in time to the event dates and depend on circumstances existing at that time.
Please keep in mind that any large gathering of persons poses a risk of exposure to COVID-19 and variants, and Quest cannot guarantee that participants will not be exposed while at the event. By agreeing to speak at the event, I knowingly and freely assume all risks related to illnesses and infectious diseases, including COVID-19 and variants.
Notice about Speakers
Opinions expressed by speakers at the conference are their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Quest. The Quest Oracle Community does not provide technical, software, legal, accounting, tax or other professional services or advice, nor do they endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any opinions or information expressed or provided by speakers at the conference.
Right to Reject Registration, Deny Attendance or Delete Comments
Quest reserves the right to reject the registration of, to deny admittance to the conference, or to remove from the conference, any person who, in the reasonable judgment of Quest, does not meet registration eligibility requirements or is disruptive, threatening, distracting or otherwise engaging in conduct detrimental or damaging to Quest, the conference, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors or other participants or attendees at the conference. Quest also reserves the right to delete comments deemed inappropriate by Quest and/or ban an attendee from posting in public comment areas of the digital conference platform. In addition, Quest reserves the right to disqualify participates in event contests should behavior be termed inappropriate or against the rules by Quest. We will only refund registration fees (if at all) as provided in our cancellation refund policy above based on the date of rejection of a registration or denial of admittance to, or removal from, the conference.
About JD Edwards INFOCUS
INFOCUS 24 is a global Oracle JD Edwards customer event presented by the Quest Oracle Community. The event offers three jam-packed days of hands-on learning for the JD Edwards community.
Personal Information
By registering for and/or attending the conference and downloading the INFOCUS 24 mobile app, you acknowledge that any personal information that you provide or that we collect from you will be used in accordance with, and you accept and agree to be bound and abide by, our Privacy Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/privacy-policy/), Personal Data Protection Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/personal-data-protection/), QuestOracleCommunity.org Terms of Service (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/terms-of-service/), all incorporated herein by reference, and these Terms and Conditions.
Photography & Videography Notice
Photographers and video technicians may be present at the conference and all digital and in-person sessions may be recorded. By attending the conference, you consent to being photographed, filmed or otherwise recorded. You consent to and authorize the use of your image or any reproduction thereof by us in any media whatsoever in connection with the promotion of the conference and our programs, materials and services. Attendees of the in-person event who do not wish to be photographed can inform any photographer present.
Also, please note that video or audio recording of education sessions by attendees or speakers is prohibited.
Information Shared with Exhibitors, Sponsors & Quest Representatives
Exhibitors and Oracle receive an attendee list prior to and after the conference. The list includes attendee name, job title and company; no contact information is included. By completing conference registration, you agree to have this basic information shared with exhibitors.
Demographic and contact information submitted during registration may be shared with vendors based on attendee participation in a variety of event activities, including but not limited to: badge scans, sponsored education or keynote session attendance, networking event attendance or digital engagement activities.
Mailing and demographic information for attendees who reside in the EU and EEA are excluded from these exhibitor mailing lists.
We permit select sponsors to send limited emails to attendees from our email server. You may opt-out of future emails from the footer of any sponsored email or you may adjust your personal email preferences at any time by visiting the Quest email preference center.
Conference Communications
By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to receive emails and/or push notifications from us containing important information about the conference including news, giveaways and promotions. These emails are designed to ensure attendees are fully informed about the conference and receive the most satisfactory experience possible.
We may also send you emails about Quest community membership, similar Quest events or other Quest products and services.
Onsite Wireless Terms and Acceptance
Use of the onsite Internet connection is intended solely for INFOCUS 24 attendees. Unauthorized access or use may result in termination of your access, disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal penalties. To the extent permitted by law, your use may be monitored. By using the onsite event Internet connection, you agree to the following: the internet connection is provided on an “as is” basis and Quest is not responsible for any loss or damage of any sort incurred by your use of this internet connection. You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Quest, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, arising out of or in any way related to your use of this internet connection.
Non-Payment Clause
Once a registration is submitted, it becomes binding and all fees are due and payable according to the terms herein. If you cancel the registration or do not attend the conference, registration fees as dictated by the cancellation policy below remain due and are nonrefundable.
Early-bird discount pricing applies only when registration fees are received in full by Quest prior to the early-bird date, regardless of registration date. If an attendee registers early, but pays after the early-bird deadline, the next tier of registration pricing will apply.
Quest reserves the right to reject any registration not in compliance with conference eligibility requirements. Quest will only refund registration fees as the cancellation policy listed below dictates for any rejected registrations based on the date of rejection.
If a conference registration is purchased as a paid member and the membership expires and is not renewed prior to the conference in October 2024, the registrant will be subject to the non-member registration rate.
Credit Card Payments
Credit card payments are due at the time of registration. Any registration without a valid credit card payment at the time of registration may be required to re-register or may incur additional fees.
Check Payments
A copy of the registration confirmation letter is required with the registrant’s payment to ensure proper allocation. Check must be payable to Quest Oracle Community – INFOCUS 24. Check payments are due within 30 days of the attendee’s registration date, and prior to any rate changes, or the registration will be cancelled and re-registering at the current rate will be required. Check payments should arrive by no later than September 17, 2024 to allow for adequate processing time.
Once the check payment is received additional payment confirmation will be sent. If the check is returned or cannot be processed, the registration will be cancelled. Please allow 5-7 business days for the processing of conference payments upon receipt by Quest. Check payments should be mailed to:
Quest Oracle Community
Attention: INFOCUS 24 Conference Registration
2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A325
Lexington, KY 40504
Registration Data Completion
Customer registrants who have not completed all demographic questions during the original registration process will be required to complete questions in adherence to these rules or will be subject to cancellation. The registration is not considered final until all information is complete. Demographic questions must be completed via the emailed link within 10 business days of the attendee’s registration date, and prior to any rate changes, or the registrant will be subject to higher fees or cancellation. Demographic details allow the mobile app to work properly for customer registrants and aids in conference plans.
Purchase, Cancellation & Refund Policy
Group rates:
Group rates, if requested, will apply to paid members only and purchases of four or more individual registrations purchased by one company. All registrations under a group rate must be employees of the purchasing company.
Cancellations:
A processing fee will apply to all registration cancellations. For group registrations, a processing fee will be charged for each individual registration that is cancelled.
Individuals who cancel their registration on or before August 19, 2024 will receive a full refund, less a $400 processing fee. Individuals who cancel between August 19 and September 27, 2024 will receive a 50% refund, less a $400 processing fee. No refund requests will be processed on/after September 27, 2024. Refund policy will apply based on date of cancellation request.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to Quest within the timeframes specified above, by emailing [email protected]. Each request must include the reason for cancellation. Exceptions to the policy will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted by September 27, 2024. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Substitutions
Paid in-person registrant substitutions must be completed by September 17, 2024. To submit a substitution, email [email protected]. Changes may also be made onsite by presenting a letter on company letterhead detailing the substitution. Substitutions made from an individual Quest member to a non-Quest member will render the member discount void. No other penalty will be applied for substitutions.
Health & Safety
The Quest Oracle Community is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for in-person event participants. For the general health and safety of in-person event participants, Quest will review, update and, if appropriate, implement and announce health and safety rules and protocols for the event. The rules and protocols will be available closer in time to the event dates and depend on circumstances existing at that time.
Please keep in mind that any large gathering of persons poses a risk of exposure to COVID-19 and variants, and Quest cannot guarantee that participants will not be exposed while at the event. By registering to attend the event, I knowingly and freely assume all risks related to illnesses and infectious diseases, including COVID-19 and variants.
Notice about Speakers
Opinions expressed by speakers at the conference are their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Quest. The Quest Oracle Community does not provide technical, software, legal, accounting, tax or other professional services or advice, nor do they endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any opinions or information expressed or provided by speakers at the conference.
Right to Reject Registration, Deny Attendance or Delete Comments
Quest reserves the right to reject the registration of, to deny admittance to the conference, or to remove from the conference, any person who, in the reasonable judgment of Quest, does not meet registration eligibility requirements or is disruptive, threatening, distracting or otherwise engaging in conduct detrimental or damaging to Quest, the conference, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors or other participants or attendees at the conference. Quest also reserves the right to delete comments deemed inappropriate by Quest and/or ban an attendee from posting in public comment areas of the digital conference platform. In addition, Quest reserves the right to disqualify participants in event contests should behavior be termed inappropriate or against the rules by Quest. We will only refund registration fees (if at all) as provided in our cancellation refund policy above based on the date of rejection of a registration or denial of admittance to, or removal from, the conference.
About PeopleSoft RECONNECT Dive Deep
At RECONNECT, PeopleSoft customers of all levels can dig into new releases, dive deep into practical learning, get new ideas from best practices and hone their core PeopleSoft skills during four jam-packed digital days of education and networking. Attendees can chat with the experts, connect with and learn from other users and meet solutions providers.
Non-Payment Clause
Once a registration is submitted it becomes binding and fees are due and payable according to the terms herein. If you cancel the registration, or do not attend the conference, the registration fees as dictated by the cancellation policy below remain due and are nonrefundable.
Quest reserves the right to reject any registration not in compliance with conference eligibility requirements. Quest will only refund registration fees as the cancellation policy listed below dictates for any rejected registrations based on the date of rejection.
If a conference registration is purchased as a paid member and the membership expires and is not renewed prior to the conference in October 2024, the registrant will be subject to the non-member registration rate.
Early-bird Payments
Early-bird discount pricing applies only when registration fees are received in full by Quest prior to the early-bird rate, regardless of registration date. If an attendee registers early, but pays after the early-bird deadline, the next tier of registration pricing will apply.
Credit Card Payments
Credit card payments are due at the time of registration. Any registration without a valid credit card payment at the time of registration may be required to re-register or may incur additional fees.
Check Payments
A copy of the registration confirmation letter is required with the registrant’s payment to ensure proper allocation. Check must be payable to Quest Oracle Community – RECONNECT Dive Deep 24. Check payments are due within 30 days of registration and prior to rate changes, but also due prior to October 11, 2024 or the registration will be cancelled and re-registering at the current rate will be required to attend conference.
Once the check payment is received additional payment confirmation will be sent. If the check is returned or cannot be process, the registration will be cancelled. Please allow 5-7 business days for the processing of conference payments upon receipt by Quest.
Check Mailing
Quest Oracle Community
RECONNECT Dive Deep 24 Conference Registration
2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A325
Lexington, KY 40504
Cancellations
No refunds will be given for this event unless there are extreme circumstances. Cancellation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted by October 6, 2024 for consideration. Submissions after the conference start will not be considered. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
Substitutions
Substitutions for paid registrants must be completed online by October 14, 2024. To submit a substitution, email [email protected] Substitutions made from an individual Quest member to a non-Quest member will render the member discount void. No other penalty will be applied for substitutions.
Notice about Speakers
Opinions expressed by speakers at the conference are their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Quest. We do not provide technical, software, legal, accounting, tax or other professional services or advice, nor do we endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any opinions or information expressed or provided by speakers at the conference.
Personal Information
By registering for and/or attending the conference and accessing the event platform, you acknowledge that any personal information that you provide or that we collect from you will be used in accordance with, and you accept and agree to be bound and abide by, our Privacy Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/privacy-policy/), Personal Data Protection Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/personal-data-protection/), QuestOracleCommunity.org Terms of Service (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/terms-of-service/), all incorporated herein by reference, and these Terms and Conditions.
Photography & Videography Notice
All sessions will be recorded and reposted to the Quest site. Speakers and attendees are prohibited from recording on their personal devices. By attending the conference, you consent to being photographed, filmed or otherwise recorded. You consent to and authorize the use of your image or any reproduction thereof by us in any media whatsoever in connection with the promotion of the conference and our programs, materials and services.
Information Shared with Exhibitors, Sponsors & Quest Representatives
Exhibitors and Oracle receive an attendee list prior to and after the conference. The list includes attendee name, job title and company; no contact information is included. By completing conference registration, you agree to have this basic information shared with exhibitors.
Demographic and contact information submitted during registration may be shared with vendors and Oracle based on attendee participation in a variety of event activities, including but not limited to: badge scans, sponsored education or keynote session attendance, networking event attendance or digital engagement activities.
Mailing and demographic information for attendees who reside in the EU and EEA are excluded from these exhibitor mailing lists.
We permit select sponsors to send limited emails to attendees from our email server. You may opt-out of future emails from the footer of any sponsored email or you may adjust your personal email preferences at any time by visiting the Quest email preference center.
Conference Communications
By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to receive emails from us containing important information about the conference including news, giveaways and promotions. These emails are designed to ensure attendees are fully informed about the conference and receive the most satisfactory experience possible.
We may also send you emails about other similar events or products and services we offer that are related to the conference.
Right to Reject Registration, Deny Attendance or Delete Comments
Quest reserves the right to reject the registration, to deny admittance to the conference, or to remove from the conference, any person who, in the reasonable judgment of Quest, does not meet registration eligibility requirements or is disruptive, threatening, distracting or otherwise engaging in conduct detrimental or damaging to Quest, the conference, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors or other participants or attendees at the conference. Quest also reserves the right to delete comments deemed inappropriate by Quest and/or ban an attendee from posting in public comment areas of the digital conference platform. In addition, Quest reserves the right to disqualify participates in event contests should behavior be termed inappropriate or against the rules by Quest. We will only refund registration fees (if at all) as provided in our cancellation refund policy above based on the date of rejection of a registration or denial of admittance to, or removal from, the conference.
About JD Edwards Week: Game Changers
JD Edwards Week is where Oracle users of all levels can hone their JD Edwards skills, get new ideas and expand your JD Edwards product knowledge.Featuring a selection of hot topic sessions, you’ll hear from the JD Edwards experts and gain insights and tips you can put to use right away!
Notice about Speakers
Opinions expressed by speakers at the digital event are their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Quest. We do not provide technical, software, legal, accounting, tax or other professional services or advice, nor do we endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any opinions or information expressed or provided by speakers at the conference.
Personal Information
By registering for and/or attending the digital event, you acknowledge that any personal information that you provide or that we collect from you will be used in accordance with, and you accept and agree to be bound and abide by, our Privacy Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/privacy-policy/), Personal Data Protection Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/personal-data-protection/), QuestOracleCommunity.org Terms of Service (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/terms-of-service/), all incorporated herein by reference, and these Terms and Conditions.
Please note: all sessions will be recorded and reposted to the Quest site. Speakers and attendees are not allowed to record on their personal devices.
Information Shared with third-party vendors & Quest Representatives
By completing conference registration, you agree to have your contact information [name, title, company, mailing address, email address, phone number] and limited demographic data shared with third-party vendors for this purpose of outreach surrounding the event.
Mailing and demographic information for attendees who reside in the EU and EEA are excluded from these mailing lists.
We permit select sponsors to send limited emails to attendees from our email server. You may opt-out of sponsored emails during the registration process.
Code of Conduct
Quest is committed to providing a professional, friendly and safe virtual environment for all participants including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers and Quest staff.
Expected behavior:
- Do not make audio or visual recordings of the event in any medium
- Do not take or distribute pictures or copy presentation materials unless explicit permission is granted.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants
- Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions
- Do not disrupt the session
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech
Conference Communications
By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to receive emails from Quest and Fonteva containing important information about the digital event including session details, confirmation of session registrations, news, giveaways and promotions. These emails are designed to ensure attendees are fully informed about the digital event and receive the most satisfactory experience possible.
We may also send you emails about other similar events or products and services we offer that are related to the digital event.
About PeopleSoft Week: Game Changers
PeopleSoft Week is where Oracle users of all levels can hone their PeopleSoft skills, get new ideas and expand your PeopleSoft product knowledge. Featuring a selection of hot topic sessions, you’ll hear from the PeopleSoft experts and gain insights and tips you can put to use right away!
Notice about Speakers
Opinions expressed by speakers at the digital event are their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Quest. We do not provide technical, software, legal, accounting, tax or other professional services or advice, nor do we endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any opinions or information expressed or provided by speakers at the conference.
Personal Information
By registering for and/or attending the digital event, you acknowledge that any personal information that you provide or that we collect from you will be used in accordance with, and you accept and agree to be bound and abide by, our Privacy Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/privacy-policy/), Personal Data Protection Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/personal-data-protection/), QuestOracleCommunity.org Terms of Service (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/terms-of-service/), all incorporated herein by reference, and these Terms and Conditions.
Please note: all sessions will be recorded and reposted to the Quest site. Speakers and attendees are not allowed to record on their personal devices.
Information Shared with third-party vendors & Quest Representatives
By completing conference registration, you agree to have your contact information [name, title, company, mailing address, email address, phone number] and limited demographic data shared with third-party vendors for this purpose of outreach surrounding the event.
Mailing and demographic information for attendees who reside in the EU and EEA are excluded from these mailing lists.
We permit select sponsors to send limited emails to attendees from our email server. You may opt-out of sponsored emails during the registration process.
Code of Conduct
Quest is committed to providing a professional, friendly and safe virtual environment for all participants including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers and Quest staff.
Expected behavior:
- Do not make audio or visual recordings of the event in any medium
- Do not take or distribute pictures or copy presentation materials unless explicit permission is granted.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants
- Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions
- Do not disrupt the session
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech
Conference Communications
By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to receive emails from Quest and Fonteva containing important information about the digital event including session details, confirmation of session registrations, news, giveaways and promotions. These emails are designed to ensure attendees are fully informed about the digital event and receive the most satisfactory experience possible.
We may also send you emails about other similar events or products and services we offer that are related to the digital event.
About Oracle Fusion Cloud Days
Oracle Fusion Cloud Days is a three-day virtual event featuring tips, tricks, and best practices from Oracle experts on all things Oracle Cloud, including Redwood, Fusion Data Intelligence, Oracle Guided Learning and more!
Notice about Speakers
Opinions expressed by speakers at the digital event are their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Quest. We do not provide technical, software, legal, accounting, tax or other professional services or advice, nor do we endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any opinions or information expressed or provided by speakers at the conference.
Personal Information
By registering for and/or attending the digital event, you acknowledge that any personal information that you provide or that we collect from you will be used in accordance with, and you accept and agree to be bound and abide by, our Privacy Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/privacy-policy/), Personal Data Protection Policy (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/personal-data-protection/), QuestOracleCommunity.org Terms of Service (found at https://questoraclecommunity.org/terms-of-service/), all incorporated herein by reference, and these Terms and Conditions.
Please note: all sessions will be recorded and reposted to the Quest site. Speakers and attendees are not allowed to record on their personal devices.
Information Shared with third-party vendors & Quest Representatives
By completing conference registration, you agree to have your contact information [name, title, company, mailing address, email address, phone number] and limited demographic data shared with third-party vendors for this purpose of outreach surrounding the event.
Mailing and demographic information for attendees who reside in the EU and EEA are excluded from these mailing lists.
We permit select sponsors to send limited emails to attendees from our email server. You may opt-out of sponsored emails during the registration process.
Code of Conduct
Quest is committed to providing a professional, friendly and safe virtual environment for all participants including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers and Quest staff.
Expected behavior:
- Do not make audio or visual recordings of the event in any medium
- Do not take or distribute pictures or copy presentation materials unless explicit permission is granted.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants
- Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions
- Do not disrupt the session
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech
Conference Communications
By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to receive emails from Quest and Fonteva containing important information about the digital event including session details, confirmation of session registrations, news, giveaways and promotions. These emails are designed to ensure attendees are fully informed about the digital event and receive the most satisfactory experience possible.
We may also send you emails about other similar events or products and services we offer that are related to the digital event.
About Quest Experience Week
QXW offers 4 jam-packed days of practical Oracle product learning for users of JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud HCM & Oracle Cloud ERP and Technology.
Notice about Speakers
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Fred Pond
Director of Engagement and Delivery
Society for Information Management (SIM)
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- Degree in Business with major in Accounting, minor in Finance, University of Idaho
- Past Board Participation: Society for Information Management (SIM), the CIO Forum of the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO), Quest JD Edwards Global User Group, the Operations and Technology major at the Pamplin School of Business at the University of Portland and been on local company boards SourcePanel, Gear Up Sports and IGNW
- Current Board Participation: Shelter Products and a not-for-profit vacation property the Sawtelle Club.
- Volunteer with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Providence Cancer Center, Meals on Wheels for Kids, and The University of Idaho.
- Honored as one of ComputerWorld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2003.
Professional Biography
Fred Pond is a semi-retired former business executive and CIO. He currently works part time as a CIO consultant and advisor; as a Board of Directors member for companies and non-profits; and facilitates a leadership development program (RLF), a large cap CIO group (APC), and an Executive Coaching program for the Society for Information Management (SIM).
Fred retired (February 2017) from his Vice President and Chief Information Officer role at Columbia Sportswear Company, the Oregon based designer, developer, distributor and retailer of apparel and footwear for the outdoor and active consumer with revenues of more than $3B, 6,000 employees, and operations and product sales in more than 100 countries across the globe. In this role, Fred was responsible for Global Information Services (GIS) and Technology for the company with a team of over 300 people spread across more than a dozen countries, and a capital and operating budget of more than $75M annually.
Before Columbia, Fred worked from 2006 to 2010 as Chief Information Officer of North Pacific Group (NPG) a $1.3B Portland based distributor of lumber, building materials, and food products. In his role at NPG, he led a successful and complete rebuilding of the company’s technology organization and infrastructure.
Prior to NPG, Fred worked from 1997 to 2005 leading the Information Systems and Technology organization for the Schnitzer Group of Companies; a Portland, Oregon based group of six independent but related companies made up of: Schnitzer Steel Industries (self-service auto parts, recycled metals and steel manufacturing), Schnitzer Investment Co. & Schnitzer Northwest (real estate development and management), Lasco Shipping & Liberty Maritime (ocean shipping and freighter owner and operators), and Island Equipment Company (real estate and gas products manufacturing & distribution). These diverse businesses comprised approximately $1.2B in annual revenues and $1.8B in assets. In his role he and his staff completely replaced the majority of all technology infrastructure, hardware, networking, and application software & systems throughout these six businesses.
Prior to the Schnitzer Group, Fred worked from 1990 to 1997 in various roles including Leading the Information Systems and Technology Organization for Stevedoring Services of America (SSA), now SSA Marine/Tideworks Technology. SSA is one of the largest shipping terminal operating, cargo logistics companies and technology providers in the U.S. and also have significant operations in ports in more than 40 locations globally. In his role at SSA, he was responsible for significant improvements in technology infrastructure and development of complex custom cargo management and cargo logistics systems that gave SSA major competitive advantage, and to this day continues to differentiate their business from their competitors under the Tideworks Technology brand.
Prior to his 27 years of IT management in industry, Fred worked as an accountant and consultant with the Arthur Andersen & Co. and then Andersen Consulting for more than 7 years. His roles there included progressive responsibilities from staff accountant and consultant to consulting manager with responsibility for multiple clients and engagements mostly in the manufacturing and distribution industry sectors.
Fred has been married to Cherie for 36 years, they have two grown children Natalie and Allison. They all love travel, sports, outdoors and getting together with family.
Cullin Wible
Managing Director,
The Conti Group
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
Many Corporate Boards and Executive Management Positions; Founder of Several Companies; Past Chair, Quest Oracle Community; President Oceanport Board of Education
Industry Experience
Software • Construction • IoT • Renewable Energy • Real Estate • Automotive • Finance
Professional Biography
Cullin is an executive entrepreneur and technology expert who has decades of experience founding, managing, growing and advising businesses of all types and stages of growth. This diverse experience allows Cullin to effectively lead across broad functional areas spanning leadership and governance, strategy, finance and venture capital, team building and recruiting, international operations, sales and business development, software and product development, and infrastructure.
Cullin currently serves as a Managing Director at The Conti Group, a family office holding company that spans construction, global infrastructure, renewable energy, biotechnology, energy, finance, insurance, software and IoT. In his role as Managing Director, Cullin takes a hands-on, technology centric approach to building and managing organizations, ensuring that they are at the forefront of their industries. Prior to his role as Managing Director, Culin served as the Conti Group’s Chief Information officer, where he led the expansion and upgrade of the company’s global technology platform. Cullin was also the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at eDataSource, an industry leading email deliverability and data analytics company, where he also designed and developed the software and analytics platform, raised the first round of venture capital and launched the company.
Outside of the office, Cullin enjoys sailboat racing and cruising with his family. He believes in public service and is actively involved in local government, where he’s served in both appointed and elected capacities. For a brief period, he was also a volunteer EMT and once assisted the US Coast Guard with a rescue at sea.
Denise Evans Grills
Chief Executive Officer,
Denise Grills Consulting
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- Degree in Business Administration, University of Montana
- Master of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University
- Served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors and was an Advisor and Coach to the Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Montana
- Certified by the Co-Active Training Institute and the International Coaches Foundation
Industry Experience
Developer • Operations • Business Analyst • Logistics
Professional Biography
Denise Grills is a proven leader and champion for organizational and individual growth. She has worked in Information Technology for 35 years as a developer, trainer, business analyst, IBM Sales Representative, product manager and communications leader. During 25 years with the JD Edwards / Oracle brand, she led teams in content and communications, product strategy and product marketing. Denise retired as a Vice President of Product Development in January 2020.
Through her career, Denise found her passion in managing highly effective individuals and teams to achieve organizational goals while coaching them to find fulfillment and balance in their lives and careers. Denise launched her practice to assist organizations and emerging leaders find clarity, ask for what they want, and have the skills to succeed. She utilizes the Co-Active Coaching Method and is certified in the practice and with the International Coaches Federation. She trained with the founder of “Power Camp” to enable women and men for success in the workplace.
She lives in Greenwood Village, Colorado and has two adult daughters who work in San Francisco based technology companies.
Elizabeth Schriefer
President,
ILearnERP
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- MED Organizational Change & Development, Colorado State University
- BA in Education, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
Industry Experience
Consulting • Manufacturing • Education • Technology • Management
Professional Biography
Elizabeth Schriefer is a relationship-builder with strong training, change, communications, sales, and leadership experience. Specializing in systems initiatives incorporating project management, change leadership, user development and business intelligence with digital transformation components, she is confident working with teams and individuals at all levels of an organization across many industries. Elizabeth co-founded and is current owner and President of iLearnERP, a boutique change, training and communication company focused on the Oracle applications space. Direct management of operations for day-to-day activity, this includes financial planning, staffing, back office, marketing and contractor resources for an extended team of across the globe. Elizabeth continuously strives to advance every client’s learning culture and programming to empower employees with knowledge and growth mindsets.
Emily Crow
IT Director, Enterprise Services,
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- BBA in International Business – Texas Tech University
- MBA – Texas Woman’s University
- Serves on Quest ERP and HCM Advisory Boards and the Board of Directors for Denison Sister Cities
Industry Experience
Financial Services • Government • Tribal Nations (Government, Commerce, Healthcare) • Technology • Marketing
Professional Biography
Emily Crow is an accomplished IT professional with a distinguished career spanning leadership roles in both marketing and technology. Currently specializing in Oracle Cloud transformation, Emily has been instrumental in enhancing system functionality and fostering productive vendor and team relationships to support the organization’s strategic direction. With over two decades of experience in driving innovation through technology, Emily has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive organizational success through visionary thinking and effective implementation.
With a background as Marketing Director at Texoma Educators Federal Credit Union, Emily honed her skills in brand management, strategic planning, and community engagement. She led a successful rebranding effort, implemented innovative marketing campaigns, and oversaw corporate events, demonstrating her ability to foster brand consistency and enhance market positioning.
In her current role at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Emily leads the Hoshonti (Oracle Cloud) product support team, overseeing ERP, HCM, and SCM systems. Her leadership ensures optimal system performance through effective team management, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to aligning technology with cultural values and strategic goals. Emily’s approach integrates technical proficiency with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective collaboration with vendors, team members, and stakeholders.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University and has furthered her education with a Performance Leadership Certificate from Cornell University and an MBA from Texas Woman’s University. She is actively involved in her community, serving on the Denison Sister Cities Board of Directors. She is also passionate about contributing to the Oracle user community as evidenced by her participation in the Quest ERP and HCM Advisory boards and speaking at industry events such as Blueprint 4D and Oracle CloudWorld.
James Whalen
SVP, Chief Technology Officer,
Boston Properties
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- University of Notre Dame, BA
- New York University, Coursework toward MBA
- Quest, Past Board Member/Executive Committee
- Boston Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM), Trustee and Past President
- Real Estate Cyber Consortium, Co-Founder/Executive Committee
- Realcomm Advisory Council
- Commercial Facilities Cyber Working Group
- TechHire Boston, Co-Chair
- Boston Private Industry Council, Board Member
Industry Experience
Commercial Real Estate • Government • Non-Profit
Professional Biography
James Whalen serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer for BXP where he is responsible for the direction and implementation of technology services and solutions. Prior to joining the Company in March 1998, he served as Vice President, Information Systems of Beacon Properties. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a recipient of the New York City Urban Fellowship. Mr. Whalen is a current trustee and past President of the Boston Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM) and serves on the Real Estate Cyber Consortium, Realcomm Advisory Council, Commercial Facilities Cyber Working Group, TechHire Boston and Boston Private Industry Council.
BXP (NYSE: BXP) is the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, concentrated in six markets – Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. BXP is a fully integrated real estate company, organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), with more than 50 years of experience developing, owning, managing, and acquiring exceptional properties in dynamic gateway markets.
Rod McDonald
Vice President – Enterprise Applications,
Aimbridge Hospitality
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- BS in Business, Computer Information Systems, DeVry University
- Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science, DeVry University
- Certifications: ITIL Foundation – Cert. Number: GR750011244RM | Certified JD Edwards Trainer | PDA Leadership
Industry Experience
Hospitality • Finance • Manufacturing • Logistics • Retail • Real Estate • Technology • Consulting
Professional Biography
Rod is a strategic and growth-centric Business Executive, with verifiable experience leading the evaluation, implementation, integration, and maintenance of various systems and applications. Rod is experienced at developing relationships at the President or C-level and demonstrates strong communication and leadership skills. In Addition, Rod has propelled next-level success by designing and implementing complex ERP software and managing all aspects as the subject matter expert.
Stakeholder-centric executive noted for enabling unsurpassed value and best-in-class lean quality products. Adept at taking calculated risks, inspiring innovation, and building workplace culture from the top down. Rod provides leadership combined with the technical aptitude required to deliver projects on time and within budget without production application disruptions.
Rod is a transformational and turnaround leader who increases efficiency and effectiveness of Cloud, Web and enterprise solutions. He also pioneered the use of new technology with Robotics, Analytics and AI to deliver advanced applications for business reporting in the US and European Markets. Rod excels in project management, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and delivering deliverables. He is an expert in acquisitions, legacy system conversions, implementations, and systems development to ERP system conversions. Rod has experience in retail, manufacturing, distribution, communications, investments, and real estate industries.
Rod’s executive strengths include business strategy, investment and operations budgeting, policy and procedure development, personnel management, technical and data analysis, enterprise project management, risk assessments, mergers and acquisitions, and governance and compliance.
Rod serves on the Quest Oracle User Community’s board of directors and in his spare time enjoys producing music and playing the drums with Kindred Jazz band.
Jesse Carrillo
Former CIO
Carrillo Advisors LLC
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- BS in Computer Science, Trinity University
- Master of Business Administration, University of Texas at San Antonio
- Previously served on the Advisory Boards of Realcomm International, Quest Oracle Community, and the Houstin Baptist University College of Science Engineering (COSE), Cyberhouston.org
- Past President of the Houston Chapter of Society for Information Management (SIM)
Professional Biography
Jesse Carrillo is founder and principal at Carrillo Advisors LLC where he provides strategic advisory and fractional CIO/CTO services. Jesse brings 25+ years of real estate experience having served as Chief Innovation Officer for The Howard Hughes Corporation where he led the strategy and operation of the company’s innovation and technology platforms across HHC’s national portfolio of large-scale master planned communities (MPCs) and mixed-use properties. Prior to joining HHC, Mr. Carrillo served as Chief Information Officer of Hines, directing all corporate technology, strategy, and standards for the global real estate firm worldwide. He joined the Hines in 1994 and served in various technology roles before becoming the company’s Chief Technology Officer in 2007 and then its Chief Information Officer in 2009. A strong supporter of providing opportunities for young professionals from underserved communities and diversity/inclusion initiatives, he serves on the board of Genesys Works – Houston and GlobalMindED. Jesse has been recognized for his achievements by being named a Premier 100 recipient in 2016 by Computerworld Magazine, the Julie Devine Digital Impact Award presented at the 2017 Realcomm Conference, the Realcomm Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, recognized as one of the Top 50 CIOs by the National Diversity Council in 2020, Houston CIO of the Year ORBIE Award – Enterprise Category in 2021, and HMG Global Institute Leadership Award in 2021.
Kristen Arner
Vice President: Workforce Systems & Analytics,
Penske Transportation Solutions
Oracle HCM User
Oracle FDI User
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- BS in Management Information Systems, Penn State University
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, GE Corporation
- Strategic Workforce Planning Certification, Human Capital Institute
- Oracle Cloud World Speaker 2022, 2023
Industry Experience
Transportation • Logistics • Insurance
Professional Biography
Kristen Arner is the Vice President of Workforce Systems and Analytics for Penske Transportation Solutions. She is an experienced leader specializing in operations, business process analysis, experience design, digital transformation, change management and analytics. Kristen leads with a practical, associate experience centered approach to the work.
Kristen led the HR Digital Transformation efforts at Penske, adopting the Oracle HCM platform for over 40,000 associates across two divisions with operations in the US, Canada, and Mexico. This August 2023 implementation spanned several workstreams including Recruiting, Onboarding, Workforce Administration, Total Rewards, Talent, Learning, HR Help Desk and Analytics retiring nine disparate systems. This effort was recognized by Oracle as a finalist for the 2024 Oracle Excellence Award for Employee Experience.
Post implementation Kristen continues to lead the evolution of the Oracle HCM platform at Penske with focus on people analytics, enabling new use cases and being an early adopter of new capabilities.
During her 25+ year career with Penske, Kristen has held multiple roles across logistics, account management, operational excellence and human resources.
Kristen has a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from Penn State University and is a six sigma certified Master Black Belt. She is a founding member of the Penske Analytics Network, an internal community driving data insights within the organization. She has presented on topics around people analytics and the HR Digital Transformation journey at IHRIM and Oracle Cloud World.
Kristen resides in Sinking Spring, Pa., with her husband, Matt, and their three daughters.
Mike Whitmer
Global Risk & Compliance Officer & EMT (Board) Member,
RGF Staffing
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- BS in Computer Science, University of West Georgia
- Telecommunications Management Program (Master Level work), University of Colorado – Boulder
- Executive Sponsor for the Global Digital Talent Mentor Me Program – RGF Staffing
- World Employment Confederation Digitalization Taskforce Chairman
- Past Board Member of Quest
Industry Experience
Staffing • Broadcasting • Telecom • Software Startup/IPO • Consulting
Professional Biography
Mike Whitmer is a globally experienced C-level executive leader who ensures protection and minimizes risk throughout global enterprises. As well, Mike is a “technologist for business strategy sake” ensuring that the organization leverages technology to create value and be a market differentiator. He has experience with the strategy, execution and delivery of Enterprise Digital/IT across 10 separate and distinct organizations totaling $12B in revenue and leading a team of 500+ employees. Mike leads via a collaborative management style, focused upon building strong relationships internally and externally, while delivering technology for the purpose of creating business growth with a distinct ROI.
Mike has been a member of the Executive Management Team (Board) of RGF Staffing since 1 April 2019 and he is currently the Global Chief Risk and Compliance Officer since July 1, 2024. Prior to that, he was the Global Chief Digital Officer since 1 January 2018, responsible for the Digital and IT domains. Whitmer holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of West Georgia. He’s been with Recruit Holdings since 1 July 2012 as operational CIO for Staffmark Group/Advantage Group UK, which he held until 1 January 2019.
Mike is an executive leader with deep technical knowledge and business experience leading and executing strategy while embracing and driving change. He is a proven technology professional with a strong technical aptitude and background including architecture, enterprise applications, infrastructure analytics, transformational change and PMO. His technical knowledge includes ERP, CRM and BI software (i.e. Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Cognos, Tableau, and others) delivered via traditional and leading-edge methods. As well, Mike is experienced in technical and application architecture research, selection, design, and implementation of custom web-based, client/server and legacy applications. Mike has a patent for the “Method and system for improving enterprise performance” and he is a published author “Data Warehousing Unleased”, SAMS, 1997. He was fortunate to have the experience leading a team through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) performing due-diligence, documentation preparation, and patent review for the IPO of Witness Systems Inc. in Feb. 2000.
He started his career as a software engineer and has worked in technology for over 39 years, 21 of those years in staffing. For the past 20 years, he gained a strong business acumen while holding numerous roles managing Information Technology internationally. Mike lives in Atlanta, GA, has a 32-year-old son and attended the University of West Georgia where he played on the Golf Team. In his spare time, Mike loves to spend time with family, play golf and exercise.
Melanie Trudell
Director – HR Technology,
The Wendy’s Company
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- BS in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and Business
- Quest Board member, Employee Resource Group Leader, PTO Board Leader, Volunteer for Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
- Program Mentor for Wendy’s Mentorship program
- 2 Time Wendy’s Employee of the Year (2018 & 2023)
- Ally of the Year, National Diversity Council (2023)
Industry Experience
Retail • Quick Service • Finance Services • HR • Technology • Consulting
Professional Biography
Melanie Trudell is a seasoned HR and technology leader with over two decades of experience driving strategic initiatives and transformation in human resources and technology. Currently, she serves as the Director of HR Technology & HR Analytics at The Wendy’s Company, where she leads HR tech transformations and solutions. Most recently Melanie has supported her organization through a multi-year ERP Transformation with both IT and HR leadership roles.
Melanie’s previous roles at Wendy’s include Director of Enterprise Technology Product Management, Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics, and HR Manager for People, Processes, and Analytics. Her expertise extends to HR transformation consulting from her tenure at Aasonn and Bersin by Deloitte (Bersin & Associates), where she specialized in change management, talent strategy, HR & Learning technology strategies and organizational development across multiple industries. Earlier in her career, Melanie honed her skills in recruitment and HR strategy at AmTrust Bank and KeyBank, significantly impacting talent acquisition and operational effectiveness. She holds a reputation for delivering innovative solutions, enhancing business growth, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
This is Melanie’s first year serving on the Quest Board and she’s excited to leverage her passion around leadership development and mentoring to the Quest’s Emerging Leaders programs. She also participates in multiple employee resource groups at Wendy’s and served 4 years on the board of WeQual, Wendy’s ERG focused on supporting the LBGTQIA+ community at Wendy’s. In addition Melanie serves on the board of her daughter’s middle school PTO and supports the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as a volunteer. Melanie has invested time as a mentor in many capacities over the years included Wendy’s formal mentor program and her alma mater’s mentorship program for students entering the workforce.
Melanie lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs. While not a work she enjoys meeting her fitness goals, enjoying time outdoors bike riding and hikes with the dogs, reading, yoga and traveling to new places.
Venkat Maganti
Senior Director of IT
MDC Holdings
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- Manages ERP Technical Operations, Application Development, Integrations, BI and Data Warehouse, web development teams.
- Results-driven and people first senior IT Director with 25+ years hands-on experience on JD Edwards EOne, Oracle Middleware, BI, Data Warehouse, Integrations, Technology Operations, Databases, VM Ware, Cloud, SaaS.
Professional Biography
Venkat Maganti is a Senior Director of IT managing diverse set of teams for top 5 Home Builder.
He is an excellent manager and communicator who possesses a strong work ethic and extensive experience in ERP Systems implementation, program management, systems analysis, design, development and enhancements. He is passionate about solving complex business problems using innovation and application of technology. Venkat has worked extensively in ERP Operations, Product Support, IT Operations, Development, Process Automation, Performance Tuning, Quality Testing, Licensing Management and Auditing. He has extensive experience with integrations and using 3rd party systems and SaaS applications. He is passionate about solving complex business problems with simple technology solutions and delivering excellence through service leadership. He is a focused and engaging leader with strengths in mentoring, motivating talented teams, thought leadership, collaboration, innovation, knowledge sharing and productivity. Also, he has experience in budget management, partner/vendor management and contracts. Venkat is a leader with communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills and drives projects to successful completion while exceeding customer expectations.
Kristina Hanson
CIO,
Fred Hutch
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- BA in Business, Western Washington University
- MS in Organizational Leadership, Eastern Washington University
- Certifications in IT Service Management and Banking
- Actively involved in volunteering efforts aimed at promoting STEM education and financial literacy among students
Professional Biography
Kristina ‘Kris’ Hanson is a seasoned Chief Information Officer (CIO) renowned for her visionary leadership and transformative impact on organizations across diverse industries. With over two decades of experience, Kris has consistently demonstrated her ability to shape and execute robust technology and information strategies that drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and align with business objectives. As the Director of Financial Management Information Systems at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Kris was handpicked by senior leadership to lead a transformative overhaul of the department. By modernizing operational processes and implementing cutting-edge technologies, Kris empowered decision-making and enhanced user experience across scientific and administrative divisions.
Prior to her role at Fred Hutchinson, Kris served as the Vice President of Information Technology at Inspirus Credit Union. Here, she architected the IT organization from the ground up, driving growth and digital transformation while nurturing a culture of innovation and collaboration. Kris’s strategic partnerships with third-party vendors and business partners led to the timely implementation of technologies that enriched member experiences and propelled business processes to surpass expected outcomes. Kris is renowned for her servant leadership approach, where she prioritizes the development and empowerment of her teams to achieve technology objectives while fostering a positive work environment. Her hands-on and engaging executive style, combined with her strong analytical skills, enable her to analyze complex problems, identify opportunities, and develop effective solutions. Kris excels in bridging communication gaps between technical complexities and executive discussions, fostering collaboration with diverse business units to achieve strategic goals. Her exceptional skills in leveraging data analytics and business intelligence tools have been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and delivering measurable results.
With each challenge surmounted and every innovation introduced, Kris has not only shaped the trajectory of the organizations she has served but has also left an indelible mark on the landscape of information technology and strategic management. Her journey, defined by resilience, adaptability, and visionary leadership, continues to inspire and influence the realms of technology and business strategy. As a transformative leader in technology and innovation, Kris Hanson continues to make a lasting impact on organizations and communities alike. With her strategic vision, analytical prowess, and commitment to excellence, Kris is poised to drive positive change and achieve shared success in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business.
Ken Piddington
CIO
US Silica
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
- BS in Business, Management & Leadership, Northeastern University
- Serves on multiple boards, including Energy Institute High School and the Quest Oracle User Community
- Program Mentor, Columbia University Masters Technology Management
- 2022 Houston CIO of the Year Orbie award winner
Professional Biography
Ken Piddington is a transformational, global business technology executive who creates a strategic vision and mission, positioning to scale, and driving initiatives that enable high business growth. Strategist who builds deep trust within IT organization, fostering collaborative, open, and trusting environment focused on problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement. Ken is an innovative change agent and CEO partner with a strong legacy in all business cycles, including high growth, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions integration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a strategic business partner who leverages emerging technology solutions across multi-industry verticals – logistics, retail, manufacturing, oil and gas, and consulting to accelerate the pace of bottom-line results. As an award-winning thought leader and published author, he is respected for game changing industry contributions, and his passion for talent development and customer satisfaction.
Currently, Ken leads as the Vice President and CIO at U.S. Silica. He is responsible for defining and executing its business technology strategy and leading its digital transformation initiatives.
Ken previously served as CIO for Global Partners LP, SGR Energy, and MRE Consulting. At each company, he contributed to tremendous growth and transformation. He actively participated in Global Partners’ revenue growth from $6 billion to $20 billion in four years. SGR Energy had 1700% revenue growth, and the company was named Houston’s fastest-growing privately held company by the Houston Business Journal. While at MRE, Ken turned an internal project into a marketable, adding a new revenue stream for the company.
Ken serves on the Quest Oracle User Community’s board of directors and is a board member with the Friends of Energy Institute, supporting the Energy Institute High School. Ken is also an Advisory Board member for the CIO Executive Council and a mentor in their leadership development program.
In 2022 Ken received the Houston CIO of the Year Orbie award. He has been named a Computerworld Premier 100 Technology leader, is a CIO100 award winner, and has twice been recognized as an InformationWeek 500 Top Technology Innovator. Ken is recognized as an industry thought leader, a regular speaker at business and association conferences, and featured in multiple media publications.
Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Management & Leadership from Northeastern University and attended Graceland College, where he played football and baseball. Today, Ken makes Houston, Texas, his home.