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.

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.

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.

Timothy Galluzi was appointed administrator of the Enterprise Information Technology Services Division (EITS) in February 2021 and designated as the State Chief Information Officer in June 2022. Following the agency's transition from EITS to the Office of the Chief Information Officer in the Governor's Office, Timothy was reappointed State Chief Information Officer.
Timothy has been serving the State of Nevada since 2013 in various roles in information technology (IT) and leadership. He began with EITS in 2018 and has served as the project manager for the statewide Microsoft Office 365 implementation as well as the technology investment administrator in EITS Office of the Chief Information Officer. Prior to his tenure at EITS, Timothy held IT professional and programmer/analyst roles at the State Public Works Division and Western Nevada College, respectively. Timothy started his IT career by serving eight years in the United State Marine Corps filling roles as a telecommunications chief and Formal Schools instructor.
Timothy earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration in IT Management from Western Governors University. Timothy is a proud Marine Corps veteran and has worked to give back to his fellow veterans, volunteering to serve on former Governor Sandoval's Student Veterans Advisory Council, the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center, and the Disabled American Veterans, Carson City Chapter.

Bob Leek is Chief Information Officer for Clark County, Nevada. He has over twenty-five years of leadership experience, including almost twenty years in information technology disciplines. 
His servant leadership at Clark County supports public services including health, human services, justice systems, administrative, and public safety programs achieving positive outcomes in diverse communities. He is accountable for internal service teams providing application technology solutions at the County. 
Before joining Clark County, Bob worked in county government for seven years and human and pet health care for the previous thirteen years. His experience includes leadership roles in retail operations, corporate financial reporting and decision support system development, sales, international operations, logistics management, and bringing inclusion and equity to nurture the individual growth of his diverse staff in recruiting, supervision, and retention activities. His previous teams include Multnomah County (Oregon), Kaiser Permanente, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Egghead.com. 
Bob is proudest of his work planning and executing large-scale, transformational change in complex organizations. His personal tag line is: Leveraging technology and change management to improve outcomes in the communities we serve. 
Bob is a native of the Netherlands and received his BA degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Berry College in Rome, Georgia. 

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.

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.

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.