Title
A Resolution Confirming the Mayor's Appointment of the Chief Information Officer
Presenter:
John Suthers, Mayor
Body
Summary:
Pursuant to City Code ? 1.2.304(B), subject to confirmation by the City Council, the Mayor shall appoint the Director of the department relating to information technology, a position currently titled the Chief Information Officer.
Background:
Colorado Springs' Chief Information Officer Carl Nehls retired effective April 3, 2021.
A nationwide search was conducted for Mr. Nehls' replacement, and 140 candidates applied. The top 12 candidates participated in a video interview screening process by City departments heads, the chief information officers for Colorado Springs Utilities and El Paso County, and IT Paragon Consultant. Five candidates were interviewed by the Mayor's selection panel.
Mary Weeks has been with the City of Colorado Springs Information Technology Department since 2013, most recently in the position of IT Business and Operations Manager. Prior to joining the City, Mary spent 24 years in Information Technology with HP and EDS in roles of senior program manager, team manager, project manager, business consultant, application developer and financial analyst.
Mary Weeks began her career with the City IT Department as the Applications Manager. She was then promoted to IT Relationship Manager, responsible for all communications to and interactions with the departments, including the project managers, business relationship managers, service desk, IT service management, and IT finance. In December 2019, Mary became the IT Business and Operations Manager and took on the additional responsibilities of the infrastructure operations group, including systems operations, network, and desktop support.
Mary has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is ITIL(r) Foundation Certified.
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