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April 6, 2012 By Wayne Hanson
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — San Diego County CIO Harold Tuck is retiring, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Helen N. Robbins-Meyer announced Wednesday, April 4.
Robbins-Meyer said Tuck told her that when he reached a certain birthday, he would retire, but that she hoped he would forget about it.
The birthday in question is 60 years old, which for Tuck is coming up in July. Tuck said that while he will be leaving his post as CIO, he was keeping his options open.
Robbins-Meyer — addressing the Digital Communities CIO Leadership Meeting — said she still hoped that Tuck might change his mind, and that his abilities and accomplishments in San Diego have earned him wide recognition.
“Harold has been in more magazines than Kim Kardashian,” she joked. Tuck was the subject of numerous articles and videos focusing on San Diego’s groundbreaking IT outsourcing arrangement that began in 1999 with CSC and continues today with Hewlett-Packard.
Robbins-Meyer said she is a huge fan of IT outsourcing. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without outsourcing,” she said, adding that the contract alleviates some of the stress of budget battles. “It’s not perfect,” she said, “but it is here to stay. The majority of our staff don’t know anything different. It’s part of our culture.”
Tuck hosted the CIO Leadership meeting, leading attendees on a tour of a new Government Operations Center, the Office of Emergency Services and Medical Examiner's facility.
Tuck joined San Diego County in 1986 as an electronic data processing coordinator for health services.
He was named one of Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2011.
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I have known Harold Tuck,both personally and professionally ever since his beginning days of County service. I have never met another person with his ability to make any organization he was associated with a better organization simply because of his presence. He has been a great asset to County government and other not for profit organizations for decades, and I am sure County government will miss him. I am proud to call him friend and professional associate, and wish him a well deserved happy retirement!
I echo what Jim has said above. As an associate with the California Counties Information Services Association, I know first hand Harold's ability to bring out the best in the people around him. His what if attitude and creative approach to whatever he does certainly brings about positive results. I too wish Harold the very best in retirement.
Congratulations Harold! You did a great job in taking SD County's IT Outsourcing to the next level! Look forward to seeing you at the Charger's games in the fall!
We are so happy and excited that our brother is preparing to enter another wonderful phrase in his life. Harold has always given his all to any project or mission. He and Vivian have raised 4 beautiful children. They both spend many hours giving back to their community. Harold, High Five and Happy Retirement!!
It is with great pride that I congratulate a wonderful and loved family member whose dedication also extends to family. We wish him well on his continued life journey. Congratulations and best wishes on your Retirement!