Features Region: West

In 2019, a cyberattack rattled the University of California, San Francisco, exposing just how vulnerable even the most sophisticated research institutions can be. For most people outside the walls of academic IT, that kind of event might have faded into memory. For Mandy Terrill, it became the starting point of a mission. Hired a few […]

Viggo Forde operates at the intersection of technology and public service, leading one of the most critical functions within Snohomish County, Washington, part of the Seattle metropolitan region. As chief information officer and director of IT, he is responsible for enabling systems that support more than 840,000 residents and over 3,400 employees, all of whom […]

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is a regional freight carrier with roots dating back to 1916. Based in Auburn, Washington, the company serves the western United States, delivering less-than-truckload freight with precision and reliability. As a cornerstone of its operations, Oak Harbor emphasizes the efficiency of its logistical network and the role of technology in keeping […]

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, the role of information technology directors has become essential in ensuring that modern constituents have access to streamlined and efficient services. Tyler Nelson, the director of IT for the City of Cheyenne, Wyoming, exemplifies this role through his leadership and dedication. Under Nelson’s guidance, the city’s IT team is […]

At European Wax Center, Mike Breeze helps the company grow and succeed through strategic technology initiatives. His role as chief information officer places him at the forefront of innovation, where he harnesses his passion for technology advancements to propel the company forward.  Breeze’s approach to leadership is characterized by a unique blend of geeky enthusiasm […]

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 need for cybersecurity training ongoing vis-a-vis the growing threats of ransomware, fraud and identity theft, Beau Monday ensures personnel at Punahou School, the largest private K-12 in Hawaii, keep abreast. But rather than subjecting the 1,300-plus workforce to annual or semiannual seminars on the subject, Monday arranges for monthly micro-trainings that, to his thinking, […]

Sports fans, the game is on here in Modesto today. Taking to the field—or rather, the air—are drones piloted by middle schoolers. And these middle schoolers came to play, showing dexterity and poise throughout this scoreless tie. But wait! There’s a breakaway—just look at the No. 33 drone swoop down the right side—bobbing, weaving—soaring up […]

Science- and logic-minded since boyhood, Shawn Miller figures he made the right choice long ago by opting for technology instead of, say, chemistry.  “Chemistry doesn’t change anywhere near the pace of infotech,” Miller muses. “H2O is always water, H2SO4 is always sulfuric acid, but there’s always something new in our field. It’s constantly evolving and […]

A padlock may be the perfect security system for a bicycle—but would be rather impractical for a phone that fits in a pocket. As far as Bob Schlotfelt is concerned, the same idea applies to organizations which, like your phone, need the right security for the right circumstances.   So, when he started working for an […]