Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Walter F. John Bender III serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for DMI Companies. John, as he is known, joined DMI in 2015 through the acquisition of Linx Industries, formally known as Lindab Inc., where he served as the Director of Information Technology. John was promoted to Chief Information Officer (CIO) in 2018 and CTO in 2024.

In his role as CTO, John Is responsible for overseeing DMI’s digital transformation efforts across the company. He serves as the technical advisor and business leader, alongside the CEO and other senior leaders, to establish a technology vision, strategies, and growth plans that utilize the industry’s latest innovative technology trends and advancements. His expertise ranges from information systems to the factory floor. In addition, with our advanced technical product/service offerings, he will now add significant value to the customer experience in DMI’s ever-evolving digital world.

In his previous role as CIO, John was responsible for developing strategic IT initiatives that aligned with the organization’s strategic goals. He also provided leadership for the development of innovative solutions, integrating emerging and existing technologies to transform business processes. Ensuring the continuous delivery of mission-critical IT infrastructure and services, information security services, enterprise application services, and client support services were the primary responsibilities of his department.

John began his career in 1998 with TDS, Inc., a government technology firm where he performed various roles with clients such as the Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs, the National Gallery of Art (NGA) and the Department of Defense (FWIC). In 2003, John joined Keane, Inc., a global technology consulting firm where he served as a Senior Consultant providing technology advisory services, project management, support and service solutions management to numerous clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 Companies to the Federal Government where he worked with the Department of Homeland Security (US Visit Program).

John joined Lindab in 2008 to provide the strategic vision of IT, leadership, and operational planning to ensure organizational goals and objectives were met. John was quickly promoted to Director of IT, where he also served as a member of the Senior Management team. As the Director of IT, he managed both projects and teams scattered throughout North America and Europe. John motivated the organization to think “outside of the box” by challenging the group with progressive ideas/concepts.