Public Sector IT Leaders Become Certified Government CIOs

Public Sector IT Leaders Become Certified Government CIOs

Nine GMIS International members graduate from UNC program.

Atlanta, Georgia – August 4, 2010 – GMIS International is pleased to announce the graduation of 9 members from the Certified Government CIO (CGCIO) Program at the School of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Judy Demeranville, City of Mobile, Alabama
Walt Hansen, County of Passaic, New Jersey
Tammie P. Hester, City of College Park, Georgia
Justin M. Heyman, Franklin Township, New Jersey
Robert W. McQueen, Township of Princeton, New Jersey
Matthew L. Richardson, Lenawee County, Michigan
Gustavo J. Roman, City of Bryan, Texas
Mary Archer Stuart, City of Brewer, Maine
Deborah B. Whitten, Clemson University, South Carolina

The 12 month, comprehensive educational program, with both face-to-face and online instructional components, is designed to enhance knowledge in critical areas of public sector IT leadership and management. More information about the CGCIO program can be found at: http://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/0813/

Newly elected President Johnny Walton remarked, "The CGCIO Program continues to demonstrate exceptional value for GMIS members. With the graduation of the third class, the skills and techniques taught in this program set a standard of excellence in Information Technology leadership training. This program continues to develop leaders who will lead their public sector organizations with honor and distinction!”

With over 450 member organizations across the U.S. and international sister organizations in six countries, GMIS International is the largest professional organization for public sector IT leaders in the U.S. To learn more about GMIS, visit http://www.gmis.org/. For additional information, please contact GMIS International Headquarters at (877) 963-4647 or via email at: headquarters@gmis.org.