Workforce & People
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Daniel Rister, a 26-year veteran of Cumberland County government, has been named its permanent chief innovation and technology services director after serving on an interim basis for about four months. -
Pamela McKnight will serve as the city’s inaugural chief AI officer. Officials first announced plans to hire a CAIO and build out an AI team earlier this year, powered by a $2 million budget expansion.
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State leadership has been working on key IT initiatives in 2025, from a digital ID project to a customer experience initiative to bolstering their cybersecurity approach. That work is expected to advance in 2026.
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In our first issue of 2025, we reflect on the legacy of Government Technology and preview some of the stories in this issue.
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Evelina Broussard will lead the state’s Office of Technology Services after 28 years with gas distributor Atmos Energy. Her appointment closely follows the departure of now-former CIO Derek Williams.
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Derek Williams was elevated to state CIO last year after having served as deputy CIO since late 2022. He is a veteran Louisiana technologist, and has been with the Office of Technology Services since its creation.
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As tech positions go unfilled across public-sector organizations, recruiting experts recommend lowering the hurdles. Suggested strategies include clarifying job descriptions and tailoring hiring processes.
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A new report lays out the strategy of the city and the New York City Economic Development Corp. in leading on applied artificial intelligence. Goals include fostering a dynamic AI ecosystem.
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Officials at Arizona’s capital city have elevated an executive into the new role of chief privacy officer. She will help to improve data governance, mitigate privacy risks and ensure compliance with privacy laws.
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The Federal Government Distance Learning Association, or FGDLA, turns to the two tech companies as it seeks to expand its programs and better measure engagement and success. The FGDLA traces its roots back to 1993.
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As Arizona's recent economic growth has created new job market opportunities, the state has been supporting cybersecurity initiatives and collaborations to bolster evolving workforce needs.
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Two January appointments in the Idaho Office of Information Technology Services will help enable the state to better deliver technology services and prepare for future consolidation plans.
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Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Technology Services and Security’s first deputy secretary, Erica Bradshaw, plays an instrumental role in guiding planning for the agency and the state.
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CIO Stephanie Dedmon discussed the state’s technology work, including new AI policies and use cases, cloud migration and cybersecurity projects, and what’s on the horizon. She is set to retire in July.
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Indiana has turned to a familiar face to lead the state Office of Technology in an interim capacity following the departure of former CIO Tracy Barnes and the inauguration of a new governor.
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Matthew McLamb will step in as geographic information officer for the state. Formerly assistant director of the North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, he will now also serve as its executive director.
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Michael Sherwood, Las Vegas’ longtime chief innovation and technology officer, left the position late last year. The city’s deputy information technology director has been elevated to acting IT director.
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The state recently launched an AI Innovation Hub and is in the process of creating a Cloud Center of Excellence. Other tech priorities include procurement modernization and citizen-focused digital services.
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The chief information officer for the Diamond State has been in place since 2023 and was previously its chief technology officer. Lane has been with Delaware for eight years, following a 35-year private-sector career.
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State CIO Shawnzia Thomas discussed the state’s achievements in AI and modernization during 2024, and developing initiatives like its upcoming AI Innovation Lab and ethical AI standards playbook.
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Rich Heimann, the state’s first-ever director of artificial intelligence, lauds its pragmatic approach to AI strategy and adoption. South Carolina’s chief information security officer will be part of the center's team, too.
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