Foundry’s CIO has named Dairyland Power Cooperative as a 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner. For almost 30 years, the CIO 100 Awards have recognized innovative organizations that exemplify the highest level of strategic and operational excellence in IT. Dairyland Vice President and Chief Information Officer Nate Melby will accept the award on Dairyland’s behalf in August at the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards in Scottsdale, Ariz.

“Dairyland is honored to be recognized as a recipient of Foundry’s CIO award with leading organizations from across the globe,” said President & CEO Brent Ridge. “Technology drives our ability to perform business and operations processes that enable us to succeed as a wholesale energy cooperative. Staying at the forefront of the tech sector is crucial for us to maintain reliability, safety and relevance for both our members and employees.”

Dairyland was named a CIO 100 award winner in 2023, citing our Systems Modernization program as a business process that delivers value and drives innovation. The 2025 award highlights Dairyland’s innovative use of Artificial Intelligence to support our generation facilities.

“The CIO 100 Awards recognize IT leaders who drive innovation, transformation and business success through technology. With an exceptionally high caliber of submissions each year, winning a CIO 100 Award is a true honor, highlighting the bold vision, strategic excellence and groundbreaking impact of the most influential ClOs shaping the future of digital enterprise," stated Elizabeth Cutler, Content Director, CIO 100 Symposium & Awards.

Melby joined Dairyland in 2016. As Vice President and CIO, he is responsible for leading the strategy, development and implementation of information technology initiatives and systems to advance Dairyland’s business and operations strategies. Click here for Melby’s biography.