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John Rathje

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Vice President, Information Technology and CIO at Kent State University
📍 Kent, Ohio, United States

John Rathje is the Vice President of Information Services and CIO at Kent State University, where he focuses on strategic direction and customer-focused technology solutions. He is an award-winning leader, recognized for driving innovation and operational excellence. He holds two degrees from Central Michigan University.

While his public profile is professionally focused, his career path across Michigan, Arkansas, and Ohio suggests an engagement with these communities. He likely follows the local college and professional sports teams associated with these regions.

Unique fact: John is the winner of the prestigious 2025 OhioCIO Corporate ORBIE Award for his exceptional leadership and innovation.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Information Technology and CIO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States
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Priorities

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Higher Education IT
His entire career has been dedicated to advancing university missions through technology at institutions like Kent State and Central Michigan University.
Technology Innovation
Recognized as a leader who creates business value through technology innovation, earning him the 2025 OhioCIO ORBIE Award.
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Career

Work history

3-2018
Vice President, Information Technology and CIO
Kent State University
8-2015 - 3-2018
Associate Vice Chancellor/CIO
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
7-2013 - 7-2015
Assistant Dean/Technology
Central Michigan University College of Medicine
7-2012 - 7-2013
Interim Director of Technology
Central Michigan University College of Medicine
5-2006 - 7-2013
Director/Application Development
Central Michigan University
In the press

Media appearances

Establishing a Data Culture in Higher Ed with John Rathje from Kent State University. Featured in Ideate Podcast (Spotify)
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Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Featured in Kent State University
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Education
1988 - 1991
MS
Central Michigan University
1984 - 1988
BS
Central Michigan University
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