Phil Wittmer Explained

Phil Wittmer is an American information technology specialist. He served as the chief information technology officer of Kansas from July 2015 to February 2, 2018. He was the chief information officer of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency from late January to February 2022.

Career

Wittmer worked in for private-sector information technology companies for twenty years including as president of Lead-IT, a leadership and strategy consulting company. In July 2015, he became the chief information technology officer (CITO) of Kansas. His term ended on February 2, 2018, and he was succeeded by interim CITO Donna Shelite.[1] Wittmer then worked for Ensono as a public sector adviser and for RSM US.[2] In late January 2022, Wittmer was selected by Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin as the chief information officer of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency, succeeding Nelson Moe.[3] He stepped down in February 2022 after less than month in the position.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Douglas. Theo. 2018-02-05. IT Chief Phil Wittmer Resigns as New Kansas Governor Takes Reins. 2022-02-18. GovTech. en.
  2. Web site: 2022-01-25. Former Kansas CITO Phil Wittmer Named CIO of Virginia. 2022-02-18. GovTech. en.
  3. Web site: Vakil. Caroline. 2022-02-18. Virginia IT chief picked by Youngkin leaving after less than a month on the job. 2022-02-18. The Hill. en.
  4. Web site: Martz. Michael. February 18, 2022. Youngkin pick to lead state IT agency is leaving administration. 2022-02-18. Richmond Times-Dispatch. en.