Board of Directors-Meet the Candidates

Meet the 2026 Board Candidates! 

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Why are you running for the Board, and what skills, connections, resources and expertise do you have to offer the organization?

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Thomson Alexander

IT Development Program Manager, 
TMEIC Corporation Americas

I am running for the OATUG Board to help drive innovation, collaboration, and practical value for members through my 25+ years of leadership in Oracle and Microsoft technologies. I have consistently led large-scale, strategic initiatives building engineering teams from the ground up, re-engineering Oracle-based systems, and driving enterprise product development across diverse industries such as energy, oil & gas, and manufacturing.

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KATE BOWDEN

Director, Enterprise Solutions- Tax Technology
Avalara Inc. 

I'm running for the OATUG Board because I’m passionate about this community and excited to bring a fresh, Associate-member perspective. With 20+ years of Oracle experience—as a user, IT analyst, implementer, and now a software provider—I understand the full Oracle journey. I’m committed to supporting both Users and Associates with insight, collaboration, and practical solutions. 

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ANGEL CAMPBELL

Cloud Implementation Manager,
Lozier Corporation

In my professional role, I have led customer-facing initiatives, managed stakeholder relationships, and supported solution adoption—developing leadership, communication, and collaboration skills that I believe translate well to OATUG volunteer opportunities. I see volunteering as a chance to give back, share business perspectives, and help foster meaningful connections between members, technology, and business outcomes.

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ROHIT CHAUBE

Digital Transformation Lead,
Simmons Food

I am running for the OATUG Board to give back to a community that has been instrumental throughout my career. Having worked in the Oracle ecosystem as a developer, consultant, advisor, and now as an end customer leading a large-scale Oracle Fusion Cloud transformation, I bring a 360-degree perspective that spans technical, functional, and business dimensions.

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MOHAN DUTT

IT Business Partner,
Altera Corporation

As a member of the OATUG board, I am deeply committed to driving the growth and success of our Oracle community. My volunteer work with OATUG has provided a powerful platform to both share my knowledge and learning with fellow members, helping them succeed in their projects and initiatives. As Agenda Chair for the Ascend Conferences, I have collaborated with some of the brightest minds in the Oracle ecosystem to deliver cutting-edge, world-class content. 

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JASON GENOVESE

Director - Enterprise Resource Planning,
Garland Independent School District,

[I'm running for the Board because] simply put, passion for our industry. I’m running to help advance OATUG’s mission of building a thriving, engaged Oracle community that delivers value to all members. With 25 years of hands-on Oracle ERP and technology experience across public and private sectors and consulting, I bring deep expertise in strategy, implementation delivery, and optimization. I’m well-connected and engaged with Oracle, their partners, customers, and other user communities like OHUG; I aim to leverage these relationships to foster collaboration, growth, and knowledge sharing; but above all, member value and outcomes.

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Jeff Hare

Chief Executive Officer,
ERP Risk Advisors

I would like to help encourage more members to present at OATUG and via the SIGs (such as the ERP Cloud SIG) about the tips and tricks they have learned along the way.  One passion I have is helping organizations avoid having a ‘failed’ or ‘less than optimal implementation’.  Most ERP implementations aren’t ‘on time’, ‘on budget’, or with all the intended functionality.  

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Saurabh Kumar

Senior Director,
 GE Appliances, a Haier Company

I am running for the OATUG Board to translate my 20 years of hands-on Oracle leadership into strategic advocacy for our members. Having guided organizations through everything from 11i implementations to complex on-premises to OCI migrations, I am driven to help our entire community navigate its most critical transformations.

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Bhubalan Mani

Lead ERP Application Analyst,
Garmin International, Inc. 

I am running for the OATUG Board to contribute my expertise at the intersection of Oracle Applications and advanced supply chain management. As an Oracle EBS ASCP Certified Implementation Expert with deep knowledge in ASCP, IO, Forecasting, MRP, and GOP, I bring practical implementation experience that can guide OATUG members in solving real-world challenges. My leadership roles in ASCM, ASQ, and INFORMS have strengthened my ability to build communities of practice, design impactful programs, and foster collaboration between industry and academia.

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Balachandran Palani

Project Manager,
Memphis Light, Gas and Water District (MLGW)

I am deeply committed to advancing technology leadership within the Oracle user community. I aim to share my experience with Oracle AI technologies and help shape educational and strategic initiatives that empower members to drive innovation in their organizations. Serving on the OATUG Board would allow me to give back to a community that has significantly influenced my professional journey. 

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Peter Rinde

IT Division Manager
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

My desire to serve one additional term on the Board of Directors is 3 fold.  First, lead and support a second MasterMind program series (TBD) and seek to institutionalize it as a recurring program/ resource within OATUG for our member community. Second, continue to support the Finance committee, leveraging my additional/other board experiences in the current economic environment as well as serve on other committees where I can both contribute and learn.  Third, continue to support and help steer OATUG in support of our member community in the rapidly evolving and advancing world of Oracle applications and technologies.

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MARC CARUSO

Chief Architect,
Syntax

I have a significant number of contacts in both the EBS and OCI communities, and I feel that I have a pulse on topics of interest to users.  I know several current and former board members and believe my expertise and personal qualities could help OATUG continue its mission of thought leadership and encouraging collaboration among its membership.

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DIANNE DENEZZA

IT Engagement Leader,
University of Pittsburgh

I am seeking re-election to the OATUG Board of Directors to continue serving as a strong advocate and voice for the Oracle user community. Over the past seven years on the Board, including roles as President, Treasurer and Secretary, I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of OATUG’s collective “one-voice” to influence change and deliver meaningful value to members. 

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MANJULA GANAPATHI

Solution Architect/EBS Operations Lead,
John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

I am running for the OATUG Board of Directors to continue advocating for Oracle Applications users and ensuring their priorities are communicated effectively to Oracle. With over 25 years of Oracle E-Business Suite experience leading implementations and projects, I bring both technical/functional expertise and a strong user perspective.

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FELECIA GREEN

ERP Manager, 
Lifeway

I would like to continue serving on the OATUG Board to provide a strong voice for Oracle users in the areas of education, knowledge sharing, and building partnerships with Oracle and other organizations. I bring 20 years of experience working with Oracle products—ranging from E-Business Suite and PeopleSoft to today’s Oracle Cloud Fusion—through implementations, upgrades, and ongoing support in the public sector. 

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Amith Indurthi

Senior IT Manager,
King County

As a board member, I look forward to connecting and sharing my experiences, as well as providing advice on how to implement the ERP Projects & Implementations.

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Mark Lawler

Chief Information Officer,
Fayetteville Public Works Commission 

I am running for the OATUG Board to give back to a community that has been central to my career and to help shape its value for members navigating Oracle’s evolving ecosystem. I bring nearly two decades of Oracle leadership across ERP, HCM, Payroll, C2M, and WACS, with firsthand experience in large-scale cloud transformations, cybersecurity, and governance. As CIO, I manage an $18M IT portfolio and lead diverse teams spanning enterprise applications, cybersecurity, PMO, and process improvement.

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Beth McLaughlin

Director, Organizational Change, UHY

I’m running for the OATUG Board because this community has shaped my career and connected me with colleagues who have become true collaborators and friends. OATUG gave me the confidence to lead teams, speak on stage, and grow as a professional. Now I want to give back by helping others benefit in the same way. I bring deep Oracle EPM and ERP experience, proven board leadership, and the perspective of a consultant guiding organizations through transformation.

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Brian Pellegrin

Assistant Vice President of IT,
SCI

I am so very honored and privileged to be currently serving as President of OATUG. Since I started in IT 27 years ago, I’ve always had a passion for customer service.  I’ve always felt like my teams should take extra steps to help empower people who utilize our various platforms.  After all, others know more about their own roles and their functions than I do.  People sometimes like to complain about technology, but to the extent that we can empower and enable those individuals, they become tools for change in our departments and organizations. 

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Soumit Roy

Senior Director, Jade Global Inc.

I am running for the OATUG Board to help shape the future of our community by advancing innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across Oracle Applications and emerging technologies. With over 20 years of experience in Data, Analytics, and AI, I bring deep expertise in Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence, OAC, OIC, and Agentic AI. As an Oracle ACE Pro and Board Chair of the OATUG AI & GenAI SIG, I have built connections with product managers, Oracle leaders, and global user communities, enabling me to bridge customer needs with product innovation.

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Elected Candidates will join returning Board Members: 

• Bill Dunham, OATC (Associate Member)
• Esther Capozzoli, City of Las Vegas (User Member)
• Gustavo Gonzalez, KNEX Technology, 2026 President (Associate Member)
• James Lui, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (User Member)
• Lee Edwards, EOG Resources (User Member)
• Ravi Prabhu, Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (User Member)
• Shelby Thomas, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (User Member)