Gary Vanderploeg

Gary VanderPloeg is an experienced technology executive currently serving as Partner and COO at Springthrough since September 2017, where the emphasis is on innovative strategies to leverage technology for industry leadership. In parallel, Gary has been a Partner at TechBlue LLC since September 2016, focusing on comprehensive technology assessments for businesses. Previous roles include CIO Consultant at ProNexus, LLC from October 2015 to September 2017, and CIO and Vice President of Information Technology at TriNet from March 2010 to August 2015. Before these positions, Gary held significant roles at Infor, Meijer, and Information Decisions, with extensive experience in IT management and consulting since starting a career in June 1988. Academic qualifications include a degree in Executive Management from the University of Michigan and studies in Electronic Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder and Everest College.