Features Directors of IT

Bob Whitlock was standing in a friend’s kitchen in Iowa, nowhere near a classroom, when he picked up a stack of paper he was never supposed to be able to read. It was a mainframe listing, dense with code, sitting on the table while his friend prepared for an accelerated computer programming course. Whitlock had […]

Scott Wheat’s career at Arkansas State University is defined by transformation—of systems, of connectivity, and of himself. Now in his 16th year at A-State, Wheat serves as director of hardware and telecom services, leading a team that ensures the technology supporting more than 14,000 students, faculty, and staff runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently. It’s not […]

Whether a Fortune 500 company or a local mom-and-pop store, a megalopolis with millions of residents or a less-populated municipality in the heart of the U.S., the threat of cybersecurity is real. And it isn’t going away. That and other challenges keep Joe Currier on his toes as Sedgwick County, Kansas’s chief information security officer, […]

So, Sean Greer is asked to assess his five rather whirlwind years as director of information technology.  “It’s been one changing urgency and crisis from the next,” the affable Greer tells Toggle from his Mile High City office in April. “COVID, the vaccinations, the return to work, the homeless and migrant crisis. And here we […]

The IT director of a major American city plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning and advancement of technology systems and services within the city’s infrastructure. This demanding position requires a deep understanding of various technologies, including software and hardware systems, cybersecurity measures, network infrastructure and data management. Luckily for the City of […]

In a world where information is easily accessible at the click of a button, the role of technology in education has become more vital than ever before. As students navigate a digital landscape filled with endless resources and opportunities for learning, educators are embracing technology as a powerful tool to enhance the educational experience.   Technology […]

Donnita Weeks, the director of information technology at the City of Bowling Green, KY, rose to the challenge and was an important figure in safeguarding the city’s technological landscape, particularly during the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that struck the region in late 2021. Her unwavering commitment to preparedness, safety and accessibility has ensured the […]

The intersection of technology and K-12 education is a captivating story that unfolds with endless possibilities and promises of transformation. As educators and students navigate the evolving landscape, technology has revolutionized classrooms, opening doors to exciting opportunities and challenging traditional norms.  As the director of information technology—business systems for Richland School District TWO in South […]

The IT department’s internal email goes out weekly to Castle Group’s personnel throughout Florida, often spotlighting a current event as a reminder that cyber defense is a collective responsibility. Among the topics recently discussed was the cyberattack suffered by MGM Resorts International, which resulted in a third-quarter loss of $100 million. This incident underscored a […]

Six months after joining the City of New Braunfels, Texas, in 2018 as its director of information technology, Tony Gonzalez was brought into a meeting where an idea was presented to replace the city’s enterprise resource planning system. Understanding this project was going to have a price tag of $1.5 million to $2 million, Gonzalez […]