Peg Tuttle Named COMMON Board President

Lightedge proudly announces that Peg Tuttle, Strategic Account Executive and IBM Champion, has been elected Board President of COMMON, the world’s largest association of IBM technology users.

A recognized thought leader and trusted voice across the ecosystem, Peg’s appointment reflects both her personal impact and Lightedge’s longstanding commitment to the IBM i platform and its community. For decades, Lightedge has partnered closely with IBM and actively supported COMMON, helping drive innovation, education, and connection among users worldwide.

As a passionate advocate for the IBM i community, Peg hosts The Incredible i Show—now in its eighth season—as well as TechChannel’s PowerTalk with Peg Tuttle podcast, where she highlights innovation, leadership, and technology trends across the ecosystem. With more than 35 years of industry experience, Peg brings deep expertise in hybrid cloud strategies, operations, security, disaster recovery, high availability, and change management, helping organizations modernize with confidence.

“Everyone knows Peg”, and for good reason. Her leadership, integrity, and commitment to doing the right thing have made a lasting mark across the IBM community. In her new role, she is poised to further elevate the COMMON experience during a time of meaningful transformation.

Lightedge also recognizes outgoing President Floyd Del Muro and the Board of Directors for their leadership in reimagining COMMON and advancing positive change across the organization.

This momentum was on full display at the recent POWERUp 2026 conference, which brought together the community for high-impact education, networking, and collaboration, reinforcing the strength and future of the IBM ecosystem.

Peg’s appointment underscores the powerful connection between Lightedge, IBM, and COMMON and signals an exciting new chapter for the community.

Learn more about the COMMON Board: https://www.common.org/board/.