Episode 219: Tech Leadership with a Human Touch: The Rob Zelinka Way
Podcast:Never Stop Getting Better Published On: Fri Jul 11 2025 Description: For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Rob Zelinka, Email rzelinka@jackhenry.com Twitter @rob_zelinka Linkedin Rob Zelinka Rob Zelinka was the Chief Information Officer at Jack Henry & Associates, a leading technology solutions provider for the financial services industry. With a career spanning over two decades in IT leadership, Rob has worked across industries—from oil and gas to SaaS—where he’s become known as a transformational leader who integrates technology to solve real business problems. His journey began unexpectedly in the restaurant industry, where a touchscreen point-of-sale system sparked a lifelong passion for tech innovation. Rob’s leadership style blends servant leadership with adaptive approaches, and he’s passionate about building strong teams, mentoring rising talent, and challenging traditional hiring models. A former baseball umpire, Rob brings a unique lens on decision-making, pressure, and conflict resolution. He’s a believer in continuous improvement, culture-first thinking, and, above all, doing the right thing.