Jeramie Brown is the CIO at Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) with more than ten years of experience as an Information Technology (IT) leader. He excels at working with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives and is an ardent supporter of IT modernization efforts at all levels. Jeramie holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science and a Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Information Assurance from the University of Maryland University College and is a lifetime member of the Phi Kappa Phi, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, and Alpha Sigma Lambda honor societies. Jeramie previously served as the Deputy CIO, IT Operations Manager, and Information Security Officer for NDOT, held a voting position on the State Information Security Committee, which sets Information Security Policy for the State of Nevada, serves as the Chair of the State Information Technology Advisory Board, and helped lead the charge to improve the State of Nevada’s IT Security future. Jeramie has 24 years of Air Force Public Affairs experience and 15 years of experience in various IT roles, including desktop support, network administration, system administration, and information assurance/security. He is also on the Board of Directors for the CyberSafeNV non-profit, which avidly supports ongoing information security awareness education for people of all ages and experience levels.

With over 20 years of experience leading teams, Molly Brown has a robust background managing large capital projects, developing strategic plans, and implementing systems. As the Manager of Information Technology, she leads a dynamic team in the Applications unit of Clark County IT. Her focus is on driving innovation, delivering cost-effective solutions, and enhancing employee productivity. With a background developing and supporting criminal justice applications, she currently oversees Clark County’s Justice and Public Safety Applications team, along with the County’s enterprise data initiatives of Data Governance and Data Integration. Her team of Operations Administrators, Programmer Analysts, and Business Analysts support a diverse mix of technology, from legacy applications to emerging cloud technologies.

Wade Broyles, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure | Regional Vice President, is a seasoned cloud enthusiast with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he has honed his skills in Cloud Networking & Security, Cloud Modernization, and Cloud Computing. Wade’s insatiable curiosity drives him to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, ensuring he remains a versatile professional in a rapidly evolving landscape. He has successfully led cross-functional teams, delivering cutting-edge solutions for various organizations. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of user needs, he consistently delivers high-quality products that exceed expectations. Wade’s unwavering commitment to innovation and his ability to navigate complex technological challenges make him an invaluable asset in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Shurnice Coleman, a native of Las Vegas, NV, and the youngest of five siblings, has over 35 years of experience in Information Technology. For the past 26 years, she has been an invaluable employee of Clark County Government and was recently promoted to Manager of IT Application Services.
Shurnice’s career began in data entry, desktop and server support, where she developed expertise in troubleshooting, maintenance, and system administration. Over the years, she has expanded her focus to include Application Services and Business Analyst roles, delivering innovative solutions to meet organizational needs. Shurnice has played a pivotal role in integrating IT infrastructure and Applications to improve operational efficiency.
Currently, Shurnice leads a team supporting seven departments on the Accela Civic Platform, specializing in Land Development and Business License technology. Her team has developed high-performance, in-house software tools such as the Bulk Inspection Scheduling system, Permit Fee Calculator, Quick Pay Process, Document Search, and Inspection History application, streamlining processes and enhancing user experiences.
Shurnice firmly believes in the power of teamwork, embracing the philosophy that "Together Everyone Achieves More" and credits her success to the dedication of her exceptional team.

Bob Dehnhardt has over 35 years of professional experience in information technology, working in the private sector, and in federal and state government. He began in desktop support, and subsequently added server, network, and telephony support to his toolset. Since 2002, his focus has been in information security. Prior to serving as State Chief Information Security Officer in May 2017, he was an information security officer for the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services for four years, and both a manager and director of information security in the private sector for ten years. Bob oversees the Office of Information Security, chairs the State Information Security Committee, and is a member of the Nevada Resilient Advisory Committee and Cyber Security Task Force.

Darla Dodge has dedicated nearly 27 years to public service in the State of Nevada, consistently excelling in various managerial and leadership roles across business operations, finance, and strategic planning. In February 2022, she assumed a pivotal position within the State of Nevada’s Enterprise Information Technology Services Division. Her leadership proved instrumental in guiding the agency through its 2023 transition to the Governor's Office of the CIO, where she now serves as Senior Deputy CIO/COO. In this role, Darla provides comprehensive oversight and exceptional leadership, managing the agency’s daily operations, financial activities, and strategic initiatives. Her extensive experience and strong business acumen make her a critical asset in aligning the agency with its broader objectives, while also fostering the development of emerging leaders to advance the agency’s mission and success.
A distinguished alumna of Western Governors University, Darla holds a Master of Business Administration. Her educational achievements, coupled with her substantial professional experience, underscore her commitment to continuous growth and her expertise in managing the complexities of technology, operations, and strategic governance.

Jason Frame oversees and directs all aspects of the Information Technology program at the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD). Jason has more than 14 years of management experience in the fields of information technology, process improvement and innovation. He has been with SNHD for over 12 years, with the last 7+ serving in this current role. Jason is passionate about innovation, automation and disruptive technologies. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the SNHD team developed and released applications to automate and improve contact tracing efforts, Covid testing registration and lab accessioning, and finally Covid vaccination registration and management systems. These processes collectively saved over 200,000 man-hours of data entry through intelligent automation. Under Jason’s guidance, the team was awarded a Government Technology Innovation Award in the Citizen’s category. He was recognized as the Top Tech Exec for Government by Vegas Inc. Magazine in 2020 and 2016 and the 2020 Government Technology Innovation Award for Leadership.
Jason received his B.S. in Computer Science followed by a M.B.A. with an emphasis on Information Technology and Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Rishma M. Khimji joined the Clark County Department of Aviation in 2022 as the department’s first Chief Information Technology Officer. She brings more than two decades worth of information technology experience, including more than a decade in the public sector. In this role, she will oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of all information technology for Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and its four sister general aviation airports.
Most recently having served as the Chief Information Officer for the San Francisco Police Department, Khimji also brings to CCDOA her experience with the Albuquerque Police Department as well as the City of Reno. Throughout her career, she has implemented many high-profile projects to enhance municipal services, resources and accountability. Among the most notable, were the migration of an onsite, data center to a private data center at Switch. This ensured operational stability and upgraded an overtaxed physical server infrastructure to a virtual environment that offers compute, storage, networking and virtualization of resources in a single device.
Khimji is a two-time graduate of the University of New Mexico, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Economics, as well as a master’s degree in Economics. She is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Khimji was born in Calgary, Alberta, and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she still has family. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and traveling.

John McDonough is a Senior Cloud Architect / Cloud DevOps Engineer at Fortinet for the past 4 years, delivering innovative Cloud deployment and automation solutions to global customers.  Prior to Fortinet John was a Principal Developer Advocate for Cisco Systems’ DevNet, capping the 18 years he was at Cisco. During his 38-year software development career John has contributed to Open-Source projects – Ansible, OpenStack, and others. John is a distinguished speaker and has spoken about AI, Cyber Security, Open-Source contribution, and Cloud Automation at many events, including SXSW, DevOps Days, API Days, HashiConf, MS Build, ONUG, and Github Universe.
John splits his time between the country in Sussex New Jersey and the South Jersey Shore, traveling back and forth with his wife and the ghost of his cat Gigi. He likes to ride bikes, fly kites, sit on the beach, and participate in trivia and karaoke at the local pub.

Dr. Anne Milkovich is the Chief Information Officer for the Nevada System of Higher Education. Anne has over 15 years of experience in higher education including CIO and related roles at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Montana State University. Prior to that, Anne spent 20 years in private sector IT fields and business consulting.
Her education includes an MBA and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration, with research in the practice of academic program prioritization. Her IT experience is primarily in the business management aspects of IT: leadership and management; financial planning and investment management; contracts and acquisitions; portfolio, program, and project management.

As UNLV’s first vice president for digital transformation and chief information officer, Kivanc Oner is redefining IT to support the university’s forward-thinking vision. Partnering with researchers, educators, and government leaders, he aims to build shared infrastructure and intuitive digital experiences that create a competitive advantage for students and the community. Leading technical innovation in higher education for 20 years, he knows how to take strategic risks to deliver customer-centric digital services that advance learning, teaching, and research at one of the nation’s most diverse R1 institutions. Kivanc led the creation of a student-centric engagement system, bringing many student services together for a seamless experience; the Digital President Whitfield, an artificial intelligence and online avatar that assists students; and classroom-to-career pathways for students. Kivanc holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Bogazici University in Turkey and a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Jessica Parker is the Digital Equity Director at the Nevada Governor's Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT).  She brings a wealth of experience in information technology from her work over the past 25+ years at Fortune 500 companies, state government, and the nonprofit sector. Jessica is dedicated to implementing Nevada's Digital Equity Plan and leverages evidence-based strategies, inclusive technology access, and collaborative partnerships to achieve this goal. Her ongoing doctoral research reflects her commitment to the field and her academic work has been published in peer-reviewed books. Over the next twelve months, Jessica will be completing her dissertation that focuses on organizational practices for integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence into cybersecurity. 

Al Pitts has more than 30 years of IT and leadership experience in both the private and public sectors, managing and delivering enterprise systems, solutions, and platforms. Al considers himself a servant-oriented leader with a focus on improving his community and an eye on assisting in developing the technology leaders of tomorrow. 
Al’s current role is Deputy CIO for Digital Services at Clark County, where he is responsible for providing product direction and strategic guidance for digital transformation through platforms, portals, spatial capabilities, and providing enhanced productivity and modern business workflows and processes.

Bob Soulliere proudly serves as Assistant Vice President for Digital Services and Solutions at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he helps lead a truly exceptional IT team. Bob oversees the vital customer-facing services that keep UNLV running smoothly, including the Help Desk, Life Cycle Management, Field Services, Training, RebelCard Services, Classroom Technology, eLearning Technology, and Computer Labs.
Beginning his career in Youth Ministry, Bob's path took an unexpected turn into Information Technology, where he explored web development, accessibility, and instructional technology before finding his true calling: helping brilliant minds simplify complex problems. With 20 years in higher education across for-profit, non-profit, and state institutions, Bob has carved out his niche at the intersection of academics, administration, and technology.
When he’s not supporting the CIO drive digital transformation, Bob brings humor and energy to his role, often leading the IT team in their “shenanigans and unauthorized adventures.” A servant leader at heart, Bob’s nontraditional path to IT leadership is a testament to his adaptability and his mission to make technology work better for everyone.

Steve Towns is director of content strategy for the Center for Digital Government. He is the former editor of Government Technology and has spent more than 25 years covering technology in the state and local government market.
Steve joined e.Republic in 1996. During his tenure, e.Republic’s print and electronic media have received many awards for editorial excellence, including “Magazine of the Year” from ASBPE for Emergency Management in 2013, “Best New Web Site” from ASBPE for emergencymgmt.com in 2009, ”Best Overall Publication” at the Maggie awards for Government Technology in 2008 and “Magazine of the Year” from ASBPE for Public CIO in 2007.

Swetha began her IT career in the private sector before transitioning to Clark County as a programmer. Over the course of a decade at the County, she took on increasing responsibilities, evolving from technical roles to management positions within Applications, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Infrastructure. During this time, she played a key role in modernizing the County’s application and infrastructure technology stacks.
Currently serving as the leader of Technical Services at Clark County, Swetha oversees the Infrastructure, Network, Desktop, Service Desk, and Operations teams, ensuring seamless support for all County services to the community.
Swetha holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science and has earned several certifications, including Advanced Project Management from Stanford University and Machine Learning from MIT.
A strong advocate for continuous learning, she leads by example, constantly seeking ways to enhance processes and build high-performing teams.

Ronald L. Williams II was born in Fort Carson, Colorado in 1982 to the parents of Mary and Ronald Williams. Immediately following his graduation from high school, Ron joined the United States Army, Active-Duty component, completing Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Ronald was trained as a Network Switching Systems Operator / Maintainer (Army MOS code 31F).
From 2004 to 2008, Ronald attended State University of New York in Oswego, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Information Science, with a minor in Athletic Coaching. During his time as a student, Ronald also continued to serve his country in the New York Army National Guard and was a two-time appointed Captain of the SUNY Oswego Wrestling Team. After his matriculation, Ronald began working as an Application Developer for the Bank of New York Mellon in Syracuse, New York. In 2011, Ronald then graduated from Syracuse University with a Master of Science degree in Information Management with a concentration in Project Management.
Mr. Williams, or what many know him as Ron, returned back to Active-Duty where he earned a commission as a Second Lieutenant from the United States Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Fort Benning, Georgia in January 2013. Immediately following his graduation from OCS, he then attended the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) at Fort Lee, Virginia. Once he met the branch qualifications, Ron was assigned as a Quartermaster Officer, and served as the Executive Officer of Alpha Company, 70th Brigade Support Battalion, 210th Field Artillery Brigade in Camp Casey, Dongducheon, South Korea. He then relocated stateside to Fort Lee, Virginia where he served as the Battalion Security, Logistics and Communication Officer in Charge (OIC) for the 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade. In addition, Ron served as the Executive Officer for Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade. Upon completion of those assignments, Ronald then attended and completed the United States Army Logistics Captain’s Career Course at Fort Lee, Virginia.
In 2017, Captain (CPT) Williams, transferred from Logistics to a Functional Area where he became an Information Systems Engineer. He served at Fort Gordon and at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii until 2022 where he completed his Army Service.
Immediately following Ron’s service, he was hired at the City of North Las Vegas as the Application Development and Support Manager. Within the first year, Ron also took on the role of Information Security Manager where he now serves primarily.
Ron is a Certified Information Security Systems Professional. He has earned SANS certifications GIAC Critical Controls and GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, & Leadership. Ron is married, and has two children.

Devon Winthrop has been with AT&T for 24 years and is currently a Principal Architect 2 with the Government, Education and Medical organization in AT&T’s Global Public Sector. Devon support spans all of AT&T services & technologies globally.
As a Principal Architect 2, he is involved with innovation strategy and technical architecture for AT&T. Devon collaborates with Enterprise Architecture and IT leadership teams to drive strategic roadmaps that align with your technology and business objectives. He works within the innovation spaces at AT&T to forward emerging and evolving technologies. He recommends technology standards, principles and best practices, while integrating market trends and industry insights to drive forward-looking solutions.
Devon began his career as an Outside Plant Engineer, designing T-1 networks and developing AT&T’s original fiber switched Ethernet WAN services. He has over 20 years experience as an industry consultant; developing complex solutions involving traditional and emerging services in the areas of networking, voice transformation, security, mobility, IoT and Smart Cities, and network integration.
Devon also volunteers in his community as a board member on with the Live Performing Arts Academy supporting the music arts in his home city of Folsom California.