IT DIRECTIONS - Key Persons


Anita Cassidy

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Anita has over 30 years' experience in executive IT management. She has held the CIO and top IT positions in leading worldwide companies and has provided strategic consulting to over 80 companies. She is experienced in strategic planning, e-business strategy, process improvement, IT assessments, software selection, temporary IT leadership, and CIO mentoring. Anita has a true passion for making a difference in organizations with her high-energy, innovative and collaborative style.

Barb Zimmerman - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Leader
  • Managing Partner
  • Member at St. Thomas
Barb is an adjunct faculty member at St. Thomas teaching an Engineering IT masters course. She's also a featured presenter at regional vendor conferences and is quoted in various articles on software selection and IT contract negotiations. Throughout the years, Barb drove innovations in ITDirections' services to continually keep pace with the changing technology landscape. Barb is a recognized leader in evaluating application software, negotiating IT contracts, implementing, and transforming organizations. Barb has a passion for aligning Client and vendor expectations for mutual success. She got her start in the consulting practices at two different Big 4 firms and has more than 20 years of consulting experience with over 120 companies.