麻豆影院鈥檚 Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE庐 Award in the Corporate category.
The announcement was made at the Ohio ORBIE Awards ceremony held on March 7, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. The ORBIE庐 Awards are widely recognized as the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States, honoring leaders in the technology space for their contributions to innovation, leadership, and business impact.
Rathje鈥檚 selection as a 2025 ORBIE庐 Award winner reflects his significant achievements in advancing 麻豆影院鈥檚 IT operations and supporting its mission. As part of the award process, nominees were asked to present their leadership strategies and technological initiatives.
Rathje鈥檚 innovative approach to technology leadership at 麻豆影院 State is evident in his development of the 麻豆影院 State Platform 鈥 a low-code technology platform designed to enhance user experience and streamline university systems.
"I am proud of the transformation our IT division has undergone to become a leader in higher education technology," Rathje said. "Our work, including creating an intelligent data hub and AI digital assistant, has had a direct impact on improving productivity, security and the university鈥檚 ability to deliver on its mission."
Holly Slocum, executive director of organizational effectiveness in the Division of Information Technology, praised Rathje鈥檚 leadership, noting, 鈥淛ohn has built a collaborative and inclusive environment that empowers our entire division. His dedication to 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 mission and his strategic vision in technology have driven significant progress at the university.鈥
Rathje鈥檚 win underscores 麻豆影院鈥檚 ongoing commitment to excellence in higher education and technology. This ORBIE庐 Award acknowledges not only his leadership but also the university鈥檚 dedication to providing an outstanding educational experience through the effective use of technology.