RW Thrive
Chris McCargar currently serves as Chief Information Officer at RW Thrive since June 2025. Prior to this role, Chris held the position of Director of Information Technology and CISO at AWT Labels & Packaging, where a formal IT organization was established along with a digital transformation strategy aligned with business goals. Experience also includes leading a technology consulting practice at Optiv Inc, with a focus on identity and access management for Fortune 500 clients, and directing IT infrastructure and operations at US LBM during significant mergers and acquisitions. Earlier, at Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions, a structured IT organization was built alongside formalized service management and enterprise IT strategies. Chris has a degree in General Studies from North Hennepin Community College.
This person is not in any teams
This person is not in any offices
RW Thrive
RW Thrive is a 100% employee-owned holding company dedicated to empowering the next generation of learners through innovative, hands-on educational solutions. Formed in 2024 to support strategic growth and mission alignment, RW Thrive is the parent company of Realityworks and BirdBrain Technologies—leaders in experiential and STEM education tools. We invest in and elevate purpose-driven companies that are redefining how students learn, educators teach, and schools prepare learners for the future. With a focus on people, innovation, and long-term impact, RW Thrive supports its subsidiaries with the corporate infrastructure, resources, and cultural alignment needed to scale sustainably.