As I step into the role of SIM-MN Chapter President for 2025, I am both excited and honored to continue building on the incredible foundation laid by Heather Manley and the amazing work of our board members, committees, and volunteers. The energy and dedication within this Chapter inspires me and I’m thrilled to help lead us into a year of growth, collaboration, and impact.
Our 2024 board wrapped up by reaffirmed our goals and priorities for the Chapter. January has already been busy onboarding new board members and committee volunteers, ensuring that we are well-positioned to execute on our vision for 2025. Our board reflects a diverse and talented group of practitioners, innovators, and leaders—this diversity of thought is one of SIM-MN’s greatest strengths, fueling thoughtful decisions and creating opportunities for meaningful change.
Looking Back and Moving Forward
We achieved remarkable milestones in 2024 thanks to the efforts of so many. From the success of our annual SIM-MN Golf Fundraiser, which provides the funding for scholarships to deserving IT students, to growing engagement at our events, the momentum is encouraging.
2025 Focus Areas
This year, SIM-MN is focused on continuing to grow our membership, enhancing programming, and expanding sponsorship opportunities to support our mission. We will continue to offer impactful events, including CIO and leadership panels, innovative speaker sessions, and unique networking experiences that can only happen within SIM-MN. Check out the great programming lineup we have posted for 2025.
We’ve also refined our sponsorship program to create opportunities for organizations to engage more deeply with the Chapter while driving value for members. If you or your organization are interested in exploring sponsorships, including signature event sponsorships, please reach out to our Sponsorship Chair.
Get Involved
The strength of SIM-MN lies in its members, and we encourage you to engage with the Chapter in 2025. Whether by attending events, joining a committee, or volunteering for initiatives, your involvement directly shapes the impact and value of the Chapter. If you’re interested in joining a committee or learning more about opportunities, I’d love to hear from you.
The SIM-MN community is what you make of it—so make this the year you lean in, connect, and grow both personally and professionally.
I’m truly looking forward to seeing many of you at our events, collaborating to advance the Chapter’s mission, and making 2025 a standout year for SIM-MN. Together, we’ll continue to strengthen our community and create meaningful impact in the IT and leadership space.
Here’s to an incredible year ahead!
- Andy Dulka
SIM-MN Chapter President