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Cheryl Nygaard

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Vice President of Information Technology at Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Cheryl Nygaard is the Vice President of Information Technology for the Minnesota Vikings, where she has worked for over two decades. A 2021 CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards finalist, she is recognized for creating business value through technology innovation and her outstanding leadership within the organization.

Cheryl is a strong advocate for women in the sports industry and is involved with the WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Twin Cities chapter. She is committed to continuous professional development, having recently earned an NFL League of Leaders Certificate from Stanfords Graduate School of Business.

Unique fact: Cheryl was recognized as a top technology executive in Minnesota as a finalist for the Twin Cities CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Information Technology
Job Level
Senior
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Sports & Event Technology
Leads all IT operations for the Minnesota Vikings, including managing the complex technology infrastructure for a major NFL stadium and high-profile events.
IT Leadership
Her long tenure and progression from Network Administrator to VP, along with her ORBIE award nomination, highlight her focus on effective management and leadership.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Vice President of Information Technology
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC
10-2011 - 4-2021
Director of Information Technology
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC
2005 - 2011
Information Technology Manager
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC
1999 - 2005
Network Administrator
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC
9-1996 - 9-1998
Systems Specialist
Antea Group (formerly Delta Environmental Consultants)
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