Gary Rietz

Gary Rietz is an accomplished IT executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles spanning over four decades. Currently serving as an Executive Counselor at Info-Tech Research Group since November 2021, Rietz previously held the position of Chief Information Officer at Blommer Chocolate Company from February 2014 to June 2021. Rietz's career includes key contributions as an Independent Consultant for ATC in late 2013, CIO at Schawk from July 2010 to October 2013, and as a Partner at Tatum LLC. Other notable roles include VP & CIO at Ubiquity Brands, Interim CIO for ADESA at Proflight, Inc., and VP & CIO at Dean Foods Company. Rietz began his career as a Senior Consultant at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and has held various positions at Quaker Oats Company, culminating as Business Systems Manager. Rietz earned an MBA in Finance & Economics from the University of Chicago and a BS in Accounting and Computer Science from Purdue University.