FREDERICK, Md. – Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has appointed Mr. Ty Howard as Chief Information Officer and Director of the Division of Interagency Information Technologies. The CIO oversees the County’s digital presence, from software to cybersecurity. Mr. Howard brings more than two decades of senior-level experience in the IT field. He will begin in his new role on July 15.
“Mr. Howard is extremely qualified to serve as Chief Information Officer,” County Executive Fitzwater said. “I am confident he will encourage a culture of innovation, focus on customer service, and move Frederick County Government forward.”
Mr. Howard brings substantial experience in the public sector. In his current position as CIO for the City of Goodyear, Arizona, he focused on security, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making. Before that, he served as Assistant Chief Information Officer for the City of Mesa, Arizona, and Chief Information Security Officer for the Town of Gilbert, Arizona.
He earned master’s degrees in instructional technology from Bloomsburg University and in public administration from Arizona State University. His undergraduate degree is in sociology/criminal justice from Bloomsburg University.
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