McClure Honored with the NASCIO Technology Champion Award

LEXINGTON, Ky., Thursday, May 8, 2014 — The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has awarded David McClure, associate administrator, citizen services and innovative technologies, U.S. General Services Administration, with the association’s 2014 NASCIO Technology Champion (NTC) award. McClure received recognition for his outstanding contributions promoting government performance excellence through sound information technology solutions, policies and practice during the 2014 NASCIO Midyear Conference in Baltimore, Md.

“It is my honor to present Dave with NASCIO’s prestigious NTC award, said Craig Orgeron, NASCIO president and Mississippi CIO. “Each year NASCIO recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a clear understanding for the fundamental and transformational role that IT can play in efficient and effective government operations and Dave is more than deserving of this recognition.”

McClure has been one of the most active and influential participants in the development and implementation of advanced technology in government for over three decades. In addition to working with the White House and Office of Management and Budget to implement the administration’s open government, digital strategy and information technology efficiency programs, he serves on the federal CIO Council Executive Committee and the Federal Digital Services Advisory Group. In addition, he regularly included NASCIO and state CIOs in federal IT policy discussions and opportunities for collaboration.