CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Administration announced today that Chief Technology Officer John Dunlap was selected as a 2018 StateScoop 50 Award recipient in the category of Golden Gov: State Executive of the Year. This award recognizes a visionary state executive leading state government into a new technology landscape with innovative ideas and inspiring others to get on board.
“John was one of thirty nominations throughout the United States from other chief technology officers to governors to be nominated for this prestigious national honor,” said Department of Administration Cabinet Secretary John Myers. “We recognize his hard work as a leader in this industry and are happy to have his skills and expertise to help move West Virginia forward in the technology arena.”
Among his responsibilities, Dunlap is charged with providing secure and cost-effective oversight for the Office of Technology, as well as updating West Virginia’s technology infrastructure to make West Virginia more efficient and save the taxpayers money through the use of technology. During his 33 years of experience in state government, he has overseen many statewide initiatives involving infrastructure, broadband, and network technologies. “I am truly blessed with a great staff and senior management support,” said Dunlap.
The StateScoop 50 Awards annually honor individuals and programs that make state government more efficient and effective. The Golden Gov: State Executive of the Year Award is just one of six categories that was presented during a special reception on April 22, 2018. The other awards include State Leadership of the Year, State IT Innovation of the Year, State Up & Comer, State Cybersecurity Leaders, and Industry Leadership of the Year. For a full list of recipients, please visit https://statescoop.com/monthly/winners-announced-for-2018-statescoop-50-awards.