Craig Blad

Craig Blad is a seasoned professional with a strong foundation in Integrity, Excellence, and Reason, holding the belief that a handshake surpasses a legal contract.

His career spans across various sectors including technology, Project Design and Execution, Business Development, and a constant pursuit of fresh challenges.

An avid traveler, Craig engages with diverse individuals nationwide, exploring unique business models and challenges to enhance his enterprise skills and broaden his perspectives, ultimately driving tangible improvements in revenue, customer loyalty, innovation, and processes across industries.

With a wealth of experience as a hands-on CIO, Craig is entrusted by organizations to innovate, transform, and optimize technologies, teams, and procedures, showcasing expertise in strategic technology vision, cross-industry solutions, and aligning business goals with technological advancements.

Noteworthy accomplishments in his career include orchestrating a significant turnaround at North Star Financial and spearheading complex projects at TD Waterhouse Securities with accolades from top executives.

From his beginnings in operational roles to reaching executive leadership as a CIO, Craig possesses a deep understanding of the responsibilities he oversees, eliminating the need for translation but relying on his first-hand experience.

Eager to connect and collaborate, Craig invites individuals to reach out to him directly for any queries or assistance.

Craig's educational background includes a Master's in Instructional Design & Educational Computing from Purdue University, an MBA in E-Business from DePaul University, and a Bachelor's in Mathematics from Purdue University.

Throughout his career, Craig has held prominent roles such as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Solutions Architect at IER Advisors, Chief Information Officer at North Star Financial Corporation, Assistant Vice President at TD Waterhouse Securities, Inc., and various managerial positions at leading organizations.

With a blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and strategic foresight, Craig Blad remains dedicated to driving value and fostering innovation in every endeavor he undertakes.