Amy Arnold is a security and networking solutions architect with over 15 years of hands-on experience in the design, implementation, and operation of complex IT environments. Her expertise spans security, wireless, routing and switching, voice, OT, and data center infrastructure. Currently serving as a Systems Engineer at Fortinet, Amy focuses on supporting public sector customers, bringing deep knowledge of SLED operations and requirements.
Amy holds several advanced certifications, including NSE7, CWNE (#260), and CCNP in Routing, Design, and Voice. She is an award-winning blogger and was recognized as the WiFi Awards Individual Contributor of the Year in 2022. A passionate advocate for mentorship and community knowledge-sharing, Amy is committed to elevating others in the industry through technical education and engagement.

The Chief of Staff oversees the Office of Public Affairs (including Legislative Affairs), and ensures assigned projects are completed and that all of the Department's teams have the resources necessary to be successful. The Chief of Staff is also responsible for additional duties in assisting the State Budget Director.
The Director of Public Affairs serves as the agency’s legislative liaison and facilitates internal and external communications within the agency. The director communicates with media and constituents concerning the affairs of the agency and assists legislators to make laws that pertain to the agency.

Dr. Thomas Bunton is the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Kansas State University. In this role, he provides information technology leadership throughout the university, including teaching, learning, research, and administrative environments.
Before this role, Bunton was the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer at New Mexico State University and the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He also held various leadership roles at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Purdue University, where he led large-scale technological and organizational transformations that included implementing centers of excellence, drafting and executing IT strategic plans, and rationalizing and integrating complex IT portfolios.
Bunton is passionate about higher education and its role in society, particularly social mobility. He spearheads efforts and outreach to increase affordability, access, and student success. His outreach efforts include mentoring high school students interested in information technology careers and being a regular lecturer to incoming first-generation students. He’s strongly committed to illuminating and providing frictionless educational pathways for students who may otherwise lack experience navigating the sometimes confusing and unfamiliar environments associated with higher education.

Judge Steven R. Ebberts was appointed to the 3rd Judicial District Bench in 2011.  Since that time, he has served in a variety of assignments and presided over a wide range of civil and criminal cases.  The Kansas Supreme Court appointed him Acting Chief Judge in 2021 and Chief Judge in 2022. 
A lifelong Kansan, he was born in Garden City, and he received his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Washburn University and his juris doctorate degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1993.  Judge Ebberts has a broad and varied legal career serving many years as legal counsel in private, corporate, and governmental practice.  Immediately prior to his current judicial appointment, he served as the Chief & Administrative Judge, Department Director, and prior Associate Judge for the City of Topeka Municipal Court for more than eight years.  Judge Ebberts served as a 3rd Judicial District pro temp judge and invited panel member on the Kansas Court of Appeals.
He is an active member of the Kansas and Topeka Bar Associations, prior member of the American Bar Association and member of the Kansas District Judges Association. Judge Ebberts is a member of the Sunrise Optimist Club, Topeka Lawyer’s Club and serves on the board of the Topeka Kiwanis Club.  He is past President of the Kansas Municipal Judges Association.
Judge Ebberts is married with two children.

Greg Gann is a seasoned IT professional with 26 years of experience at Sedgwick County, Wichita, KS. He currently serves as the IT Business Solutions Group Director, overseeing IT Development, Application Management, Project Management, and Geographical Information Services. Additionally, he is the county's Payment Card Industry Digital Security Standards (PCI-DSS) Officer. Greg is involved in several professional organizations, including the Kansas Information Technology Executive Council (ITEC) and the Kansas Supreme Court Cyber Security Steering Council. He holds a BS in Computer Science and an MS in Management Information Systems from Friends University, along with certifications in Project Management and MiniMPA from Wichita State University. Outside of work, Greg actively volunteers with Wichita Habitat for Humanity and the Sedgwick County RACES team.

Adrian Guerrero, CPM is the Director of Operations of the Kansas State Board of Nursing.  Adrian has worked for the board since the year 2000. He serves as the agency Director of Technology and Operations Budget Finance Officer and is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of advanced technology and business solutions. Additionally, he is responsible for the primary oversight over the Cybersecurity, Licensing, Human Resources, Procurement, and Information Technology departments. Adrian is also a voting member on the State of Kansas, Information Technology Executive Committee (ITEC).
Adrian was four-times elected and had the honor of serving on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Board of Directors as Treasurer & Area II Director for 8 years.

Anne Madden Johnson is the Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer for the Kansas Judicial Branch, where she leads IT support for users at the Kansas Judicial Center and in district courts across the state. She also collaborates on initiatives that power Kansas’ eCourt systems and integrated justice technologies. Anne played a key role in the statewide rollout of the case management system as well as in the recovery from a major incident.
Her IT career began by supporting university faculty—a role that sparked a passion for problem-solving and launched a 30-year journey in public sector technology. In her 27 years at the University of Kansas, Anne steadily advanced through leadership roles focused on service delivery, system modernization, and cybersecurity.
Anne brings a customer-first mindset, a collaborative leadership style, and a strong belief in lifting others as she leads. She is committed to expanding opportunities for women in technology. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Kansas and multiple certifications including Lean Six Sigma and GIAC Certified Incident Handler.

Kelly Johnson serves as a Deputy Director in Procurement and the IT Procurement Manager for the State of Kansas. In this role, Kelly is involved in identifying and evaluating the technical needs of agencies and stakeholders, as well as assisting with contract negotiations, researching vendors, and establishing standards for IT procurement. Prior to this transition, he held the position of Chief Information Office for both the Department of Labor and Kansas Highway Patrol. Recently Kelly was honored to win a “State IT Leadership of the Year” award from Statescoop.

As the CIO for the largest City in Kansas, Mike is accountable for all Information Technology and Innovation serving 17 City departments in over 90 locations. Mike has oversight of the full suite of technology and innovation services; security, policy, process, digital transformation, Smart City, network, development, data services and budget management across the enterprise. In his tenure, Mike has implemented What Works Cities, Open Data, Smart City, ERP implementation, and numerous P3’s executed for business value attainment without increasing staff. Increased online transactions from 2 million to over 76 million dollars annually. Focused on business process change and the citizen experience, placing technology for impact and outcomes. With over 30 years of experience in IT, 14 of those as a CIO, Mike continues to innovate and deploy technology as an opportunity for business improvement.
Mike has a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design a Bachelor of Business Administration in MIS and an MBA from Wichita State University. He teaches for the school of business at WSU in MIS and is the outside technology director for the Board of AgVantis, Inc., a technology service provider in the financial sector. Mike also is active on numerous boards; Mennonite Housing, Industry Advisory Board for the School of Computing Cybersecurity at Wichita State University, FirstNet representative for South Central Kansas, Information Technology Executive Council (ITEC) for the State of Kansas also the co-chair the Cyber-security task force 2023 for the State of Kansas.

With over 25 years of experience as a CIO, Angela Neria is a passionate technology leader dedicated to driving innovation and meaningful change in education. As the CIO at Pittsburg State University, with prior experience in K-12, she specializes in strategic planning, change management, and aligning technology with institutional goals. Her focus is building buy-in, fostering collaboration, and guiding cultural shifts that make transformation possible.
Angela often shares insights on the intersection of technology, leadership, and organizational change at conferences and in publications. She believes that IT is not just about systems—it’s about people, culture, and creating strategies that empower institutions to evolve.
She holds a BBA, MBA, and EdS from Pittsburg State University and is a proud alum of the Harvard Higher Education Leadership Program. Committed to mentorship and lifelong learning, Angela actively serves on local, regional, and national boards, helping shape the future of technology in education.

Cole Robison has served as the Director of IT Accessibility in the State of Kansas Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) for the past 16 years. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping the state's digital accessibility policies and initiatives, conducting accessibility reviews, and providing hands-on support to ensure inclusive digital platforms and services. As a member of the Multi-State Digital Accessibility Collaborative, Cole collaborates with a network of state accessibility officers to drive progress in this critical area. Prior to joining OITS, Cole spent 13 years at the University of Kansas providing IT training and support, and he holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Appointed Chief Technology Officer for the State of Kansas in July 2021, Tanya plays an integral role in the strategic direction, development, and evolution of our state’s digital strategy across all technology stacks including information security and privacy. Tanya is committed to working across state agencies to provide technology solutions that will help Kansas position as an innovation leader.
Tanya’s extensive experience in the private sector includes Director of Technical Operations & Client Services for Georgetown University Law Center where she was the Director of Technical Operations, Client Services and Access Identity. In that role, she re-engineered operational, technical and support processes and platforms to deliver enhanced technology solutions and customer service to faculty, staff, and students. Prior to her time at Georgetown, Tanya served as CISO with SecureIT, as well as the Senior Director of Monster Government Solutions. At each of these organizations, Tanya has improved processes and responded to the needs of her customers.
Tanya holds a Dual Bachelor’s degree and an M.S.S from Virginia Tech.

Secretary Amber Shultz, with nearly 30 years of public service, has dedicated her career to advancing government operations and expanding opportunity through community engagement and collaborative leadership. Amber’s approach is rooted in a deep curiosity and a passion for understanding "the why" behind every challenge—driving sustainable, forward-thinking strategies that position organizations at the forefront of public service. Her career includes leadership roles with the Cities of Lawrence and Topeka, Jackson County, Missouri, and the Kansas Geological Survey. Amber holds both a Bachelor of Arts and an MBA from the University of Kansas. She proudly resides in Lawrence—Home of the Jayhawks!

Randi Stahl has over 25 years of experience in technology, manufacturing, project and program management, emergency management, and homeland security. As the stepdaughter of a broadcast and IT engineer, she gained extensive hands-on experience in technology from an early age. This early exposure gave her a keen understanding of telecommunications, fiber optics, and audio-visual technology, instilling a solid technical foundation that has influenced her career.
Early in her career, based upon lessons learned from the 2007 Greensburg, Kansas tornado, Randi was instrumental in leveraging technology to establish the Kansas Eisenhower Center for Homeland Security Studies, the Kansas Intelligence Fusion Center, and a Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) & Public Affairs mobile response vehicle. Her proactive approach and unwavering ability to drive change were pivotal to the success of these initiatives, inspiring others with her forward-thinking mindset.
Randi's leadership skills were further demonstrated when she held senior roles at Mars Wrigley North America-Topeka, KS, and Johnsonville Sausage-Holton, KS. In these positions, she effectively led and managed complex operations, showcasing her ability to navigate challenging environments and deliver results.
After working in manufacturing, Randi transitioned to risk management and served as a disaster recovery planner for Yellow, Inc. Randi currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Topeka. With a master's in business administration from Baker University, her experience brings a broad perspective gained from working with Fortune 500 companies, not-for-profits, and the government. This diverse experience allows her to lead and modernize her organization, especially as it relates to the ever-growing challenge of cybersecurity.
As a leader, she endorses individual and team development through focused planning and creating a highly collaborative environment to support her team in becoming the best version of themselves. She also encourages her team to take ownership of their work and generate a continuous improvement atmosphere.
Randi's commitment to volunteer work is a testament to her values and community involvement. She dedicates her time to several organizations outside of work, including the Seaman School District’s Technology Advisory Board. Her selfless actions remind others of the importance of being a good civic partner to the community.

As the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Analyst for the Kansas Information Security Office, Eric works closely with State Agencies, Counties and Municipalities to promote Cybersecurity awareness, good Cyber hygiene practices and Cyber training classes and opportunities, including Tabletop and Functional Exercises.
Prior to joining the State of Kansas in 2022, Eric was in the private sector as a Network Administrator, Business Analyst and Project Manager for more than 30 years. His experience includes bringing live one of the nation's first automated bill payment systems and twice managing replacement of Capitol Federal Bank's ATM fleet. Eric currently holds certifications as Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and Associate Cyber Resilience Practitioner (ACRP).
Eric served for 12 years as a Volunteer In Police Service (VIPS) for the Topeka Police Department, more than 10 years as a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer for Shawnee County, and is a Kansas Certified Emergency Preparedness Instructor.