Quest Oracle Community is pleased to announce the completion of its annual Board of Directors election cycle, welcoming a strong slate of incoming leaders and celebrating the continued service of dedicated returning board members. These individuals officially started their terms on January 1, 2026, bringing deep experience, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to supporting Oracle customers across all communities.
Welcoming Our Newly Elected Board Members
This year’s election brings several new voices to the Quest Board. These leaders represent a wide range of industries, organizational sizes, and Oracle product footprints. Beginning their terms in January are:
- Joel Gibbons, IT Director, GMIS, Indiana Office of Technology
- Kris Hanson, Director, FMIS, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
- Corey Quirk, CIO | CTS CIO, North Dakota University System
- Mohammed Shareef, Vice-President and Chief Information Officer, U.S. Silica
- Bob Sudo, Director of HR IT Services, University of Colorado
- Chelsa Vinklarek, Deputy Director, Fiscal Management, State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Each of these new directors brings hands-on experience with Oracle technologies and a passion for community engagement. Their insight will help shape Quest’s strategic direction and ensure the organization continues to deliver ‑value driven education, networking, and peer-to-‑peer knowledge sharing.
Introducing Quest’s 2026 Officers
As part of the annual leadership transition, Quest is also pleased to announce its incoming officers:
- Chair: Josh Stauffer, Senior Director IT -Americas, HarbisonWalker International
- Vice Chair: Ken Piddington, Chief Digital, Technology & Integration Officer, RelaDyne
- Officers-At Large‑‑:
- Emily Crow, Director, IT Enterprise Services Product Support, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Rod McDonald, Executive Director of Digital and Information Systems, Cantex, Inc.
- Liz Smith, Deputy CIO, Getty Digital, J. Paul Getty Trust
These officers will guide the board’s strategic priorities, support key community initiatives, and serve as ambassadors for Quest’s mission of empowering Oracle customers through trusted, vendor neutral‑ resources.
Continuing Board Members for 2026
Quest also extends its appreciation to the board members continuing their service into the coming year:
- Andrew Esserman, Senior Director, Enterprise Applications, San Diego Office of Education
- Venkat Maganti, Senior Director of IT, MDC Holdings, Inc.
- Gaylene McCluskey, AVP, HR Operations & Service Delivery, Providence
- Chandra Wobschall, Business Solutions Lead, Colas IS Support
- Becky Ivy, AVP HR Operations & Solutions, Baylor University (Immediate Past Chair, Ex Officio)
- Bryan Brewer, VP Supply Chain & Corporate IT, Visual Comfort & Co. (Past Chair, Ex Officio)
Their ongoing leadership, experience, and commitment to the community ensure continuity and stability as Quest continues to expand its programming and support offerings.
Leaders Committed to Serving the Community
Quest’s Board of Directors is made up entirely of Oracle customers; professionals who volunteer their time to guide the organization’s vision, champion member needs, and advocate for customer led insights across the Oracle ecosystem. Their stewardship ensures that Quest remains grounded in ‑real-world challenges, peer-driven‑ learning, and meaningful community connections.
These board members are more than strategic advisors; they are active participants in Quest’s mission and passionate supporters of the thousands of professionals who rely on the community to navigate a rapidly changing ERP and Cloud landscape.
Looking Ahead
With the combined leadership of new, continuing, and returning board members, Quest enters 2026 with renewed energy and a strong sense of purpose. As organizations across all industries face modernization, AI adoption, workforce evolution, and complex ERP transitions, Quest remains committed to being a steady, trusted partner for its members.
We congratulate all incoming and continuing board members and thank them for their dedication to advancing Quest’s mission. We look forward to another impactful year of learning, connecting, and growing together as a community.