CDW-Government

Barb Klein is senior vice president, chief financial officer and executive committee member of CDW, a FORTUNE 500 company and a leading provider of technology products and services for business, government and education. In addition, she serves as director of CDW Government, Inc. Klein is responsible for financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax, risk management, internal audit and investor relations. Klein joined CDW in 2002, bringing more than 20 years of financial and leadership experience to the management team. Previously, she served as vice president of finance and chief financial officer of Dean Foods Company. Prior to Dean Foods, Klein served as vice president and corporate controller for Ameritech Corporation. Additionally, Klein held senior management positions at Pillsbury and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Klein, a certified public accountant, graduated magna cum laude from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance and a master's degree in business administration from Loyola University. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Illinois Society of CPAs, The Chicago Network, Financial Executives Institute and Chicago Finance Exchange. Additionally, Klein serves on the Board of Directors of Corn Products International, Inc.

Chris Rother is group vice president of public sector for CDW Government, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Corporation, which addresses the unique needs of the government and education markets with brand name technology products and services. Rother leads the federal, education, state and local and healthcare sales teams and oversees a group of inside and field sales executives responsible for making sure that customers have the best experience possible with CDW-G. This includes working with vendor partners to build solutions that fit customer technology needs and forming strategic partnerships with organizations such as Scholastic's Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, Project Inkwell and the Discovery Channel School that provide funding and educational resources to schools. Rother joined the company in 1991 as an entry-level account manager, and quickly rose through the ranks. In 1998, she participated on the team that created CDW-G and in 2002 was appointed vice president for education and state and local sales. Rother's responsibilities were expanded in 2005 when she was chosen to lead the company's newly formed healthcare sales team. She was promoted to group vice president of sales in 2006 and assumed her current role in 2007. Prior to joining the company, Rother held a number of sales positions with technology companies including Laser Computers and Price Electronics. Rother earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to fostering educational improvements through her work at CDW-G, she contributes to the NIGP Supplier Partner Council, as well as the Associated Colleges of Illinois, where she is a member of the board.

Kevin Adams is vice president of program management for CDW Government, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Corporation, which addresses the unique needs of the government and education markets with brand name technology products and services. Adams is responsible for managing Public Sector Contract Bids (pre-award) and Program Management (post-award). In this position, Adams plays a significant role in crafting and directing the contracts CDW-G will pursue, as well as the implementation strategy after award. Prior to joining CDW-G, Adams worked as vice president of program management at GTSI. He also held positions as director of civilian programs and senior director of government-wide acquisition contract programs. Before starting his career with GTSI, Adams held program manager and director positions at Sysorex and Continental Dynamics, Inc. Adams retired from the Marine Corps in 1994, where he went from private to major in Marine Aviation. Adams received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas A&M University.

Bob Welyki is vice president and treasurer of CDW, a FORTUNE 500 company and a leading provider of technology products and services for business, government and education. Welyki is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's cash management. Additionally he oversees CDW's tax, investment management, risk management strategy, payroll and benefit and stock option plan administration. Welyki began his CDW career as director of tax and treasury. Prior to joining the CDW team, he served as tax director, vice president and treasurer for CCC Information Services. Before CCC Information Services, Welyki was a tax manager at Price Waterhouse. Welyki, a certified public accountant, earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from University of Illinois. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois CPA Society and the Tax Executives Institute.