CIO Advisory Board at Bradley Partner

At Bradley Partner, we believe the best insights don’t come from theory—they come from operators who have actually built, scaled, and led inside complex organizations. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our first CIO Advisory Board member, Jason McKay.

Jason McKay is the Chief Information Officer at Riggs Distler Company, where he leads digital transformation initiatives, enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and business process transformation. Jason has worked in very large enterprises (in excess of $25B) and with SMBs. He has experience managing teams spread across the Americas and Israel, focusing on aligning digital strategy with field execution and business performance.

Jason has built his career in asset-intensive, project-based industries through leadership roles at Alstom, NAPEC, and Riggs Distler. His expertise includes AI, ERP modernization (including JD Edwards), cybersecurity, risk management, and driving operational efficiency through process optimization and data-driven decision-making. He is known for identifying areas of organizational friction and implementing practical solutions that integrate process discipline with enabling technologies. His approach to technology leadership is grounded in execution, accountability, and delivering measurable results.

Beyond the Role:

Jason’s passions are rooted in both professional and personal commitments. He is an advocate for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence, with a focus on applying AI to solve real-world business challenges. He is also committed to servant leadership, emphasizing team development and leading through service. He has mentored several technology professionals over the years. Outside of work, Jason is actively involved in his local community in youth development through Scouting, being a project coach for Eagle Scouts, mentoring High School Senior projects, coaching youth sports, and participating in conservation efforts with local Conservancy Organizations.

Tom Pacek is a seasoned healthcare executive and technology leader with over 30 years of experience in driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and innovation across complex health systems. He is widely recognized as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, aligning technology strategy with clinical and business priorities to improve patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience, and deliver measurable financial performance.

Most recently, Tom served as Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Central Maine Healthcare, where he led enterprise-wide IT and digital strategy. Prior to that, he was the Chief Information Officer at Inspira Health and Vice President at Virtua Health. During his tenure, he strengthened IT service delivery, implemented data and artificial intelligence governance, improved vendor accountability, and achieved significant cost savings through contract optimization and operational efficiencies.

Tom is also the Founder and CEO of The Pacek Group, LLC, where he provides strategic advisory services and interim CIO leadership to healthcare organizations and companies entering the healthcare market. His work emphasizes digital health innovation, clinical and revenue cycle optimization, IT strategy development, and support for mergers and acquisitions.

Beyond the Role:

Tom is deeply committed to governance and community impact. He has served as a board-level advisor to multiple healthcare technology companies and held leadership roles with Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, including Board Chair. During his tenure, he led initiatives that returned Goodwill Home Medical to financial stability and drove measurable operational improvements, including a reduction in retail shrink through the effective integration of people, process, and technology.

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.

This isn’t just a title or a passive group—we are actively integrating our CIO Advisory Board into how we support clients during their digital transformation journeys. For select engagements, we will bring members like Jason directly into the conversation to:  

- Provide peer-level perspective on strategy and major initiatives related to technology leadership  

- Pressure-test decisions before significant investments are made  

- Offer real-world insight on what actually works (and what doesn’t)  

- Help bridge the gap between executive vision and operational execution  

The goal is simple: give our clients access to experienced CIOs who have been in their seat and can provide practical, unbiased guidance.