Brandon is a seasoned technology consultant with over eight years of experience working with local government clients to drive modernization initiatives. Brandon has specialized in developing innovative solutions in network infrastructure, voice communication, cloud services, cybersecurity, and colocation. Brandon has witnessed firsthand the unique challenges and opportunities local governments face in their modernization journeys. With multiple certifications from industry leaders such as Cisco, AWS, and CompTIA, Brandon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance public services, Brandon is dedicated to helping local governments navigate the complexities of modernization and achieve their strategic goals.

Prior to working at the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Tim worked at the City of Katy, City of Georgetown, City of South Padre Island and City of Hutto. During his tenure he helped transform these organizations with the use of technology and went on to receive praise, awards and recognition throughout the State of Texas for innovative and creative uses of technology.
Tim served as President of the Texas Association of Governmental IT Managers (TAGITM), on the State of Texas Information Technology Strategic Advisory Committee and various other committees both in the public and private sector.
Tim graduated from Bellevue University with a Bachelor of Science in Technical Project Management and is a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) graduate. Tim is a frequent writer and speaker on numerous topics including innovation in government.

Chris Lee serves as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Lewisville and brings over 24 years of experience in municipal information systems. With a deep passion for technology, people, and problem-solving, Chris has cultivated a strong expertise in IT governance, strategic planning, and technical leadership within the public sector.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Information Systems from the University of North Texas and has earned the Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) designation from the University of North Carolina. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business and Technology (MBT) from Purdue. His leadership continues to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation across the organization.

Erin is a certified PMP and Disciplined Agile Scrum Master with more than eight years of experience leading cross-functional teams in both public and private sectors. Currently serving the City of Denton, she oversees technology initiatives spanning infrastructure, strategy, and software projects, drawing on prior experience in the tech start-up space. Erin holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Oklahoma, a certificate in UX Design, and is pursuing a Master of Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University with a research focus. Emphasizing principles of Authentic Leadership, she blends practical project management techniques with current research on team motivation, leadership development, trust-building, and change management. Erin is currently the TAGITM Regional Membership Group Chair for North DFW.

Eric Matthews serves as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Allen, Texas. With nearly 30 years of experience in both public and private sectors, Eric has built excellent teams, hundreds of applications, taught programming, written articles and helped build a tech startup. Eric and his wife Jill have twins in college, a younger son at home, as well as two dogs and a robot vacuum named Takita.

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government.
From June 2008 to September 2013, Sean served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer. Since 2013, Sean has served as a Principal Legislative IT Analyst with the Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office and as the Committee Administrator for Oregon’s Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology. In addition, Sean serves as a member Oregon’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and as Oregon’s representative to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy.
Throughout his 26-year tenure in Oregon state government, Sean and the teams he has led have received several state, regional and national recognitions and awards. In addition, Sean has represented the state of Oregon on numerous state, regional and national project steering committees, task forces, governing boards, committees, commissions and associations, and has presented on various topics at local, state, regional, national, and international meetings and conferences.
Sean earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and Certificate of Public Management from the Willamette University, Atkinson Graduate School of Management. Sean is an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and holds a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Deborah is a visionary IT leader with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation, modernizing enterprise systems, and leading high-performing technology teams. As the IT Manager for the City of Arlington, Deborah oversees enterprise applications, integrations, and service delivery, managing a $4.5M portfolio and a team of 22.
Recognized for leading successful Workday HCM implementations, embedding ITIL-based service management, and aligning technology with strategic goals, Deborah brings a practical yet forward-thinking approach to IT leadership. With a strong background in enterprise platforms, data strategy, and governance, she has partnered across the organization to deliver solutions that enable measurable business outcomes.

Brett Ogletree, CISSP®, serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), where he leads the agency’s cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management initiatives. With over two decades of experience in information technology operations and cybersecurity, Brett has built a reputation for pragmatic leadership and technical excellence in securing complex environments and protecting the personal information of NCTCOG's constituents. 

Keshnel serves as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, leveraging over two decades of experience in information technology along with over 15 years of executive municipal leadership. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Health Administration, which inform his comprehensive approach to strategic IT governance.
In his role as CIO, Keshnel champions cybersecurity, innovation, and digital inclusivity. His specialized area of focus is in cybersecurity and responsible AI research, guiding the ethical development and implementation of artificial intelligence to enhance municipal services and ensure transparent, accountable technology use.
Dedicated to values-driven leadership, Keshnel is committed to fostering a digitally connected, sustainable community that responsibly harnesses emerging technologies for the public good.

Jack Timbrell is an experienced IT leader and public servant with a passion for systems, data integrity, and the real-world impact of technology. As the IT Data & Development Supervisor for the City of Arlington, he provides leadership, expertise, and oversight for the organization’s Enterprise GIS, Data, and Web systems. With 20 years of experience across several North Texas municipalities, Jack brings a collaborative, strategy-driven approach to public sector innovation. He holds a degree in Organizational Leadership and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing government technology.

As Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Sallie Trotter is responsible for general operational oversight for the technology organization as well as strategic collaboration with other departments in the city. She also works externally to build relationships with other governmental and non-governmental agencies that can result in mutually beneficial exchanges. Sallie joined the City of Fort Worth in 2019 and has been in the technology industry for over 25 years. She completed her undergraduate degree in E-Business and received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dallas. She has experience in retail, higher education, the credit industry, and was an adjunct professor at Texas Wesleyan University School of Business. Sallie is a long-standing member of the Society for Information Management (SIM) DFW Chapter, serving in past board positions with that organization. She currently serves on the Board of All Saints Episcopal church and was recently part of the Dell Local Government Advisory Board.

Michael Wyatt is a Cyber Principal in Deloitte & Touche LLP with over 30 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, privacy, and systems engineering. He serves as the Cyber leader for Deloitte’s State Local and Higher Education Practice as well as serving as the Cyber leader for the states of Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina. Previously, Michael led Deloitte’s Global Identity Management practice and led Deloitte’s US Identity practice. In addition, Michael led statewide breach remediation and information security program design and implementation for the states of Utah and South Carolina. He has led the design and delivery of numerous complex identity management and cybersecurity projects across multiple industries including state government, higher education, financial services, media, energy, aerospace and defense, and healthcare. In addition, Michael serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas in the Master of Science in Information Security and Privacy (MSISP) program where he focused on how to influence public policy.