Jeff Clines left Illinois secretary of state CIO position to become South Dakota CIO during the spring 2020, the crucible of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The cabinet position, full operational authority and the governor's keen executive sponsorship played a large part in his decision. The state's culture has led to success of the their reaction o the pandemic.

South Dakota CIO takes office in the eye of pandemic storm

Ask the CIO: SLED Edition hosted by John Thomas Flynn, former chief information officer in California and Massachusetts, and president of the National Association of State CIOs, features discussions with state and local CIOs, chief information security officers, program leadership and elected officials, plus the IT vendor community.

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South Dakota CIO takes office in the eye of pandemic storm

South Dakota CIO takes office in the eye of pandemic storm