CIO Advisory Board at Bradley Partner

At Bradley Partner, insights come from proven operators. Meet Jason McKay, our CIO Advisory Board member, leading digital change at Riggs Distler. With vast experience in large enterprises and SMBs, Jason drives AI, ERP upgrades, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency. Passionate about ethical AI and servant leadership, he mentors future tech leaders and champions community development.

Healthcare Tech Leader & Innovator

Rod Sullivan is a results-driven technology executive with over 35 years of experience guiding organizations through digital transformation, IT turnarounds, and leadership transitions. As an independent advisor and interim CTO/CIO, Rod collaborates directly with executive teams to align technology leadership with business objectives—ensuring that initiatives deliver tangible ROI. He has established a reputation for entering complex environments, quickly assessing challenges, and providing structured, outcome-focused solutions that help organizations advance.

Founder of Xavier Technology Group:

In addition to his advisory and interim leadership role, Rod is the founder of Xavier Technology Group, a firm dedicated to offering interim IT leadership and strategic technology consulting for organizations undergoing change. Through Xavier Technology Group, Rod provides hands-on support in areas such as IT management, organizational alignment, and leadership development—offering experienced executive guidance without the burden of a full-time hire. The firm embodies Rod’s broader philosophy: merging practical execution with leadership development to help organizations not only address immediate challenges but also build stronger, more capable teams for the future.

Turning Technology Into a Competitive Advantage:

What distinguishes Rod is his ability to connect deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and leadership coaching. He evaluates not just systems but also people, processes, and organizational dynamics to ensure technology serves as a true enabler of growth.

His approach is anchored in clarity, alignment, and execution:

- Cutting through technical noise to emphasize business impact

- Aligning IT strategy with executive priorities

- Driving accountability across teams and vendors

- Establishing sustainable frameworks for long-term success

Core Areas of Expertise:

Rod brings a diverse set of capabilities to the CIO Advisory Board, including:

- Executive Transition Support: Rod assists newly appointed CTOs and CIOs in accelerating their impact through structured onboarding, current-state assessments, and tailored transition playbooks. His method guarantees that leaders swiftly gain insight into technology, teams, and organizational dynamics.

- Interim Leadership: He steps into CTO/CIO roles during leadership gaps, mergers, or high-growth periods—providing stability, direction, and continuity when it is most critical.

- Strategic Advisory: Rod advises executive teams and boards on cybersecurity, cloud strategy, process improvement, and risk mitigation—delivering clear, actionable guidance tailored to their needs.

- AI Adoption & Readiness: He conducts unbiased AI readiness assessments, identifies high-impact use cases, and constructs strategic roadmaps for adoption—ensuring proper data governance, security, and measurable outcomes.

- IT Turnarounds: Rod has led numerous IT transformations, restructuring teams, optimizing budgets, and implementing governance frameworks to stabilize and modernize underperforming environments.

- Cultural Transformation: He emphasizes leadership alignment and transparency, assisting organizations in embracing change and ensuring IT initiatives are fully aligned with broader business goals.

Career Highlights:

- Led over 15 IT turnaround engagements and technology roadmap initiatives

- Advised more than 10 newly appointed technology executives through structured 100-day transition plans

- Served as interim CTO for a $1.8B credit union, modernizing infrastructure and defining cloud strategy

- Served as interim CIO for a continuing care retirement community, leading infrastructure modernization, application rationalization, and introducing RPA and early-stage AI strategy

- Held leadership roles across various organizations including Franklin Mint, The Hill at Whitemarsh, Main Line Health, AmeriGas, and multiple startup environments

Credentials & Community Involvement:

Rod holds an Executive MBA from Temple University’s Fox School of Business and is a certified coach through the John Maxwell program. He is ITIL certified and an active member of ISACA. Beyond his professional endeavors, Rod is committed to giving back through his involvement with Alpha Development Corporation, where he supports leadership development programs for underrepresented youth.

Strengthening the Bradley Partner CIO Advisory Board:

Rod embodies precisely what we aim to provide our clients—practical experience, executive-level insight, and the capability to execute in real-world environments. As organizations continue to navigate rapid technological change, having access to leaders like Rod ensures that decisions are grounded in reality, not merely theory. If you’re looking to engage with experienced technology operators who can assist you in solving complex challenges, we’re here to help.

Connecting clients with seasoned CIOs to guide digital success. We integrate our Advisory Board, including experts like Jason, to provide strategic insights, validate decisions, and bridge the gap between vision and execution for impactful IT transformation.