STATE PROFILES | Illinois
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Greg WassChief Information OfficerOffice of the Governor Phone: (217) 782-7950 Year Appointed: 2007 |
Biography
Greg Wass is the Chief Information Officer for the State of Illinois. He has more than 20 years experience in public sector management and technology consulting, including prior executive positions at the City of Chicago, Illinois State Treasurer and City of Alexandria, Virginia.In the past ten years he worked as vice president of government solutions for a Fortune 500 technology services company, and was co-owner of a mid-sized Chicago-based management and technology consulting firm. Previously, he served as research director for the Civic Federation, where he sponsored the Urban Innovations in Illinois awards program, analyzed the taxes, debt and spending of all major Chicago-area governments, and conducted research in government innovation that was recognized nationally.
As State CIO, Wass is tasked with developing and managing the state's strategic technology plan, overseeing the state's Shared Services initiative, working with the Department of Central Management Services to coordinate application development for all agencies under the Governor, and serving as the Governor's principal advisor for technology.
He is leading efforts that will transform Illinois government and allow greater collaboration and resource sharing among state agencies. His experience in process change will be integral as the state continues to progress in its Shared Services program and works to reduce administrative costs and improve services to the people of the state.
Wass has a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an M.A. in Urban and Quantitative Economics from the University of Illinois, and is on the adjunct faculty at Northwestern University.
Other Information
IT Procurement Responsibility:
State Procurement Office
