| TOP STORIES Arkansas IT Chief Yessica Jones Announces Departure
Jones, who has been with the state of Arkansas since 2014, will be headed to the private sector. A replacement for the chief technology officer and Division of Information Technology director has not yet been named. READ MORE Texas Names New CIO, Moves Interim to Deputy Role
Both already working for the Texas Department of Information Resources, the state’s new CIO and deputy CIO have close to 30 years combined experience in the public sector and backgrounds in law and business. READ MORE Pittsburgh CIO Leaves for Job With South Bend, Ind.
Santiago Garces is now the executive director of community investment in South Bend, Ind., after a two-year stint as CIO of Pittsburgh, Pa. Heidi Norman will serve as his replacement for the time being. READ MORE Los Angeles Data Officer Elevated to Deputy Mayor Position
Mayor Eric Garcetti appointed Jeanne Holm as the new leader for budget and innovation. Holm also served as chief knowledge architect and digital strategy manager for NASA before joining the city. READ MORE | 
