Jim Calanni, JD, MBA  joined the IDA Board of Directors in 2014. Jim is a business executive with over 20 years of experience, mainly focused on new technology innovations, operations, contract and supplier management in the IT space. While accumulating this diverse experience base (IT applications, services and business consulting firms and a proven track record of IT governance in both private and public sectors) he has re-directed his career focus towards his personal goals – lending his knowledge and time to assist in the governance of select non-profits organizations.

Jim’s professional focus remains on maximizing client Value on Investment or VOI orientated in the healthcare space. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer for the Colorado Springs based Community Health Partnership.

Jim has a Juris Doctorate (JD) in Law from Western, a Master, Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor’s of Science (BS) from the University of New Mexico, with undergraduate work at the University of Texas – Austin.

I am honored to join IDA’s Executive Board and perform the Board’s fiduciary requirements as secretary.  I have known Wayne and Sherri for several years and have become good friends, and a committed contributor to IDA’s mission.