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OVERVIEW

The Digital Government Summit brings together technology focused public-sector
professionals with leading industry partners to connect on innovative
approaches, get inspired and discover new technologies. Join us and let’s
improve the future of government together!


A MESSAGE FROM OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER



> Information technology is revolutionizing the way governments operate. In an
> era of big data and constant connectivity, the need for efficient and
> effective digital solutions has never been greater. The Digital Government
> Summit is a conference that brings together IT professionals from all levels
> of government in Montana to share best practices, learn from each other, and
> identify new opportunities. Attendees will also have a chance to network with
> colleagues and vendors, and learn about the latest innovations in the IT
> field. With its focus on practical solutions and real-world results, the
> Digital Government Summit is sure to provide valuable insights for anyone
> looking to use technology to improve government operations. I hope you can
> join us this year and take the time to explore, share and engage with peers
> and partners alike.
> 
> - Kevin Gilbertson, Chief Information Officer, State of Montana


SPEAKERS


KEVIN GILBERTSON

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, STATE OF MONTANA

Kevin Gilbertson was appointed as the State CIO in March 2021. Gilbertson brings
almost 30 years of high-tech and business consulting experience to the position.
He has focused on helping organizations transform their customer experience (CX)
for the past 20 years.
Gilbertson had also worked for a number of SaaS vendor and/or consulting
organizations providing CX software and expertise to both public and private
sector clients as well as consulting with SaaS companies to transform internal
teams and business functions prior to joining SITSD. His most recent roles
included VP of Product & Engineering at Helix Business Solutions, and Founder
and Principal Consultant at Forstara, LLC.
He has a Master’s Degree in Psychology specializing in Organizational Leader
Development from Capella University.



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CASSI CHANDLER

MOTIVATIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERT, FBI’S FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE SPECIAL
AGENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Cassi Chandler is an innovator, strategist, investigator, and leader who has
broken barriers, led diverse teams, and built cultures of motivational
leadership and inclusivity at some of the world’s most important organizations,
including Bank of America and the FBI. In a career that has included many
“firsts” across the U.S. government and financial services industries, she
served as the FBI’s first African American female special agent assistant
director as well as the Bureau’s first female national spokesperson and director
of public and community affairs. The founder, president, and CEO of Vigeo
Alliance – a leadership and talent risk management partner helping organizations
elevate their cultures through diversity and inclusion – Chandler is dedicated
to helping organizations position themselves for success by building more
diverse and inclusive cultures that thrive.
Chandler draws from her personal experiences leading diverse teams as a change
agent in a broad range of fields to facilitate honest conversations on what can
be achieved when organizations go “all in” on diversity. In addition to defining
the tools motivational leaders need to mindfully build more high-performing
cultures, Chandler provides actionable insights on how to move the needle while
leading with empathy. An engaging storyteller, she immerses audiences as she
retraces her journey reinvigorating the world’s leading intelligence
organizations in the post-9/11 landscape, managing risk, and driving global
equity at one of the world’s top multi-national banks. Her exploration of the
influences that impact perceptions of diversity is integral for any organization
focused on establishing a more inclusive vision.
Prior to Vigeo Alliance, Chandler was senior vice president for business
operations at Bank of America, where she led enterprise-wide teams and developed
integrated frameworks for identifying and addressing cybercrimes, fraud trends,
and consumer risks. She also served on the corporation’s Global Diversity and
Inclusion Advisory Council and led the bank’s compliance relationships with the
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Before Bank of America, she spent
23 years with the FBI, where she directed white collar crimes, financial crimes,
terrorism, and cybercrimes investigations and foreign intelligence activities,
while also leading the evolution of its healthcare fraud and criminal and
domestic terrorism intelligence programs.
Chandler continues to drive organizational change as the CEO of Chandler
Consulting and a former adjunct professor on intelligence and terrorism at Pace
University’s master’s in public safety and homeland security graduate program.
As part of her commitment to impacting progress, Chandler served as an
independent federal monitor with the NYPD, is an instructor at the Pacific Coast
Banking School, and a member of the League of Women Voters and Rotary Club
International. She also served on the U.S. Marine Corps Red Team, which
monitored the Corps’ assessment of expanding infantry officer roles to women,
and on numerous charitable and diversity boards. She is currently a member of
the Board of Directors of Leafly Holdings, Inc.
Chandler’s groundbreaking accomplishments have been recognized through numerous
awards, including the Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Award of
Meritorious Executive under President George W. Bush, the National Center for
Women & Policing’s “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” award, and the Norfolk NAACP
Trailblazer Award. She earned her B.A. from Louisiana State University, where
she serves on the board of the alumni association, and her J.D. from Loyola
University School of Law, where she is a member of the board of trustees.

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BRIAN ELMS

CEO, CHANGE AGENTS & AUTHOR, PEAK PERFORMANCE

Brian Elms is a nationally recognized leader in innovation who has personally
trained over 15,000 leaders across the country on how to make their government
agencies, elected offices, and nonprofits work better for civil servants and
residents alike.
The founder and CEO of Change Agents Training, Brian empowers professionals to
rescue broken services and improve inefficient systems. His tailored change
management courses make government processes more practical and powerful for
employees and the people they serve.
Brian’s teachings have helped transform more than 50 cities and local
governments as large as Boston and Miami-Dade County to Pittsburgh and San
Rafael, California.
Brian is also the author of Peak Performance, an intensive guide behind the
training methods and tools he developed over decades of public service and in
his prior role as Director of Denver City and County Government’s Peak Academy.
He currently serves as Faculty in Urban Leadership at University of Nevada Las
Vegas.



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JASON EMERY

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, MISSOULA COUNTY

Jason is a 27 year IT veteran who has worked in a variety of industries in both
the private and public sector. Jason holds an Associates and Bachelor’s degree
in Electronic Engineering and a graduate certificate in Public Administration.
He holds numerous industry certifications including GIAC GSEC, GCWN, and Net+ to
name a few. He has an extensive background in cyber security, systems
engineering, project management, budgeting, and organizational theory. On a
personal side, Jason is a 4th generation Montanan with deep roots spanning 100
years in Missoula. He enjoys problem solving with technology by bridging the
divide between the business units and IT.

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TOMMY GARDNER

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, HP FEDERAL

Tommy Gardner is HP’s Chief Technology Officer for HP Federal, spanning the US
Federal Agencies, Higher Education, K-12 Education, State and Local government
customer segments, as well as Federal Systems Integrators. His current
responsibilities include technology leadership, strategic technology plans,
product and technology strategies, sales force technical support, and customer
and partner relationships.
Previously, Tommy has served as the Chief Technology Officer for Jacobs
Engineering, Scitor, and ManTech. Earlier in his career he was a senior
technical executive at Raytheon. In the U.S. Navy he served as the Deputy for
Science and Technology for the Chief of Naval Research. He oversaw the Navy’s
Deep Submergence Program as well as its Advanced Technology Program. He also
commanded the nuclear submarine, USS San Juan (SSN 751).
Tommy’s educational background covers multiple disciplines and fields of
interest including: cybersecurity, data science, blockchain, quantum information
science, artificial intelligence, high performance computing and systems
integration.
Tommy holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, a
Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University, an M.S. in Management
of Technology from MIT and a Ph. D. in Energy Economics from George Washington
University. He is a Professional Engineer, an ASME Fellow, and serves on the
ASME Board of Governors, the ANSI Board of Directors and the U. S. Council on
Competitiveness as the Co-chair of the Advanced Computer Roundtable.

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MARGARET KAUSKA, GSLC

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF MONTANA

Margaret Kauska has worked at the Montana Department of Revenue for 29 years.
She has 20 years of experience in Information Technology and 9 years of
experience in Information Security. She is the primary contact with the Internal
Revenue Service and has the responsibility of protecting federal and state
confidential taxpayer information by ensuring state and federal statutes and
compliance requirements are in place.

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JESSE NEIDIGH

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, CITY OF MISSOULA

Jesse Neidigh is a certified project manager who focuses on transparency and
shared expectations while providing quality service and efficiency to the
employees of the City and the citizens they serve. He is a graduate of the MOR
IT Leadership program who strives to be intentional about learning and is a
champion for professional development for his team members. He believes through
growing their individual capacity and skillsets, they can be empowered to help
the City navigate necessary changes to technology, practices and services
successfully. He has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the
Alexander Blewett III School of Law.

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MATT REYNOLDS

IT DIRECTOR, FLATHEAD COUNTY

Matt Reynolds is the IT Director for Flathead County, MT. He started
professionally working within the technology field in 2005, but has been
passionate about all areas of technology since the early 1990’s. Prior to
stepping into his current leadership position, he had a long career as a
programmer, within the county and previous employers. He has written desktop and
web based applications across many industries such as academia, commercial and
government entities. As a leader in IT at the county, Matt has matured the
county’s cybersecurity posture to better protect against internal and external
threats. He leads two teams of 17 professionals and helps his teams navigate the
hurdles of protecting a hybrid infrastructure, while continuing to provide
outstanding service to internal and external stakeholders.
Matt holds a bachelors in Psychology and Computer Science from the State
University of New York at Stony Brook.

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MICHAEL SWEENEY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF THE MONTANA STATE AUDITOR

Michael has over 25 years of experience delivering secure, reliable and
cost-effective data and technology solutions to a wide variety of customers and
has strong background in managing technology professionals and large-scale and
complex technology operations and data projects. Michael is currently the
Director of IT for the Office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of
Securities and Insurance. His State of Montana experience also includes serving
as the Chief Data Officer for the Office of Public Instruction and IT Manager
for the Department of Administration. Michael thrives on helping individuals and
organizations apply data and technology to support and improve their operations
and services.

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ALAN WINTERSTEEN

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION, STATE OF MONTANA

Alan Wintersteen serves as Chief Technology Officer for DPHHS after 30 years in
IT, and 20 years in a variety of technical roles within the Department. Alan’s
experience is primarily in application development and database technology.

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JAMES ZITO, CISSP-ISSAP

SECURITY ARCHITECT, STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION, STATE OF
MONTANA

James Zito moved to Montana from Oregon in 2011 to pursue a career in
Cybersecurity. He has 12 years of working in various security roles for the
State of Montana’s Department of Administration. James is leading the State
Information Technology Services Division efforts in the journey to implement
Zero Trust architecture. Previous roles include Security Analyst, Digital
Forensics and Incident Investigator, and Bureau Chief of the Digital Forensics
and Incident Response team. James also holds certifications in GCFE, Security+,
Network+, A+, ZTX-I.

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AGENDA


THURSDAY, MAY 18


8:00 AM MOUNTAIN


REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS


GRAND BALLROOM FOYER


9:00 AM MOUNTAIN


OPENING REMARKS


EXECUTIVE/LEGISLATIVE ROOM

Kevin Gilbertson, Chief Information Officer, State of Montana


9:10 AM MOUNTAIN


KEYNOTE – BUILDING THE HUMAN FOR TOMORROW


EXECUTIVE/LEGISLATIVE ROOM

The “human” means more to your team’s success today than ever before. How will
emerging advances in technology, along with constant changes in global, social,
and economic factors present unforeseen difficulties for employees in the
future? This presentation defines how today’s leaders can champion and serve
their teams by preparing them today to meet the unknown challenges of tomorrow.

Cassi Chandler, Motivational Leadership Expert, FBI’s First African American
Female Special Agent Assistant Director


10:15 AM MOUNTAIN


NETWORKING BREAK


GRAND BALLROOM FOYER


10:45 AM MOUNTAIN


CONCURRENT SESSIONS


STAYING AHEAD OF THE CYBERSECURITY CURVE


CAPITOL ROOM

Cyberthreats attacks are increasing in potency and frequency while becoming more
treacherous to navigate each year. Zero Trust is becoming less of a buzz word
and more of a must have. Is it critical that state and local government be less
reactive and more proactive? This session explores the current reality of
security threats and how we can work together to defend and respond.

Moderator: Matt Reynolds, IT Director, Flathead County

Tommy Gardner, Chief Technology Officer, HP Federal

Margaret Kauska, Chief Security Officer, Department of Revenue, State of Montana

James Zito, CISSP-ISSAP, Security Architect, State Information Technology
Services Division, State of Montana


DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION


STATE ROOM

Embracing change means getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Digital
transformation is a particularly difficult and complex journey. Effectively
utilizing the people, process and technology are the keys to turning
possibilities into surefire outcomes. This session focuses on successfully
navigating change, driving adaptation, developing better processes, and
broadening comfort zones.

Moderator: Michelle Hauer, Chief Information Officer, Department of
Environmental Quality, State of Montana

Elle Arredondo, Business Transformation Manager, Department of Administration,
State of Montana

Erika Billiet, Information Technology Director, City of Kalispell

Rob Hoffman, Application Development Supervisor, Information Technology Bureau,
Department of Environmental Quality, State of Montana


MY DATA + YOUR DATA = OUR DATA


JUDICIAL ROOM

There’s one thing government has plenty of… DATA! But it’s often siloed,
protected, and unusable to anyone but the owner. Your environment may be
inundated with disparate systems that include redundant information which makes
data-driven decisions difficult, if not impossible. Are you getting the most out
of your data? This session explores best practices for breaking down silos to
make data more manageable, discoverable and useful.

Moderator: Michael Sweeney, Information Technology Director, Office of the
Montana State Auditor

Adam Carpenter, Chief Data Officer, State of Montana

Samantha Cooley, IT Chief Operating Officer, Department of Health and Human
Services, State of Montana

Ken Marshall, Applications & Development Manager, Missoula County


11:45 AM MOUNTAIN


LUNCH


EXECUTIVE/LEGISLATIVE ROOM


12:45 PM MOUNTAIN


BITS AND BYTES – GET WHAT YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT


EXECUTIVE/LEGISLATIVE ROOM

Access to government services has not always been easy for the people and it’s
time to reimagine what our state can do. Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes
look at what it took to visualize, plan and execute our new statewide portal.
You’ll walk away with an understanding of the driving principles that create a
smooth experience for consuming services in Montana.

Kevin Gilbertson, Chief Information Officer, State of Montana


1:15 PM MOUNTAIN


CONCURRENT SESSIONS


CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP


CAPITOL ROOM

The balance between bringing in the right talent and developing your existing
team can be a struggle. However, growing the right skillsets is imperative to
the success of your organization. How do we train to meet the needs of an
ever-evolving tech environment? How do we assess where to start and what to
expect? This session shares creative tactics and strategies for establishing a
future-ready workforce.

Moderator: Jess Plunkett, Chief Information Officer, Department of Fish,
Wildlife & Parks, State of Montana

Michelle Keele, Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division Administrator,
Department of Transportation, State of Montana

Jesse Neidigh, Director of Information Technology, City of Missoula

George Parisot, Workforce Development Strategist, Department of Labor &
Industry, State of Montana


AI AND MACHINE LEARNING IN GOVERNMENT


STATE ROOM

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are some of the most talked about
technologies inside and outside of government. From chatbots to predictive
analytics, these technologies are rapidly embedding themselves into
organizations across the globe. As with any new technology, there are more
questions than answers. This session dives into the latest advances and
applications of AI and ML and what they might mean to your agency now and in the
future.

Moderator: Jason Emery, Chief Information Officer, Missoula County

Adam Carpenter, Chief Data Officer, State of Montana

Alan Wintersteen, Chief Technology Officer, Department of Public Health and
Human Services, Technology Services Division, State of Montana


EXECUTIVE BRIEFING


JUDICIAL ROOM

(Industry sponsors only) Hosted by:

Kevin Gilbertson, Chief Information Officer, State of Montana


2:15 PM MOUNTAIN


NETWORKING BREAK


GRAND BALLROOM FOYER


2:35 PM MOUNTAIN


FEATURED SPEAKER – RISING TO THE CHALLENGE: SPARKING REAL CHANGE FOR TOMORROW


EXECUTIVE/LEGISLATIVE ROOM

Many of us are on the road to burn out. In the midst of compounding challenges
like aging technologies, tightened budgets, and new staffing dynamics like
‘quiet quitting’ and 'The Great Resignation' – how can we manage the stresses
our teams are under and meet rising expectations? Even when it seems impossible,
there are ways to spark real change at a time when we need it most. As we face
our toughest challenges head on, this session will bring both powerful
inspiration and real-world strategies to achieve more with the resources we
already have.

Brian Elms, CEO, Change Agents & Author, Peak Performance


3:45 PM MOUNTAIN


NETWORKING RECEPTION


GRAND BALLROOM FOYER

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event
exhibitors.


4:30 PM MOUNTAIN


END OF CONFERENCE

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.


ADVISORY BOARD

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Elle Arredondo
Business Transformation Manager
State of Montana

Mike Bousliman
Chief Information Officer
Department of Transportation
State of Montana

Matthew Bunko
Chief Information Officer
Gallatin County

Adam Carpenter
Chief Data Officer
State of Montana

Samantha Cooley
IT Chief Operating Officer
Department of Health and Human Services
State of Montana

Jason M. Emery
Chief Information Officer
Missoula County

Kevin Gilbertson
Chief Information Officer
State of Montana

April Grady
Chief Financial Officer
Information Technology Services Division
State of Montana

Andy Hanks
Chief Information Security Officer
State Information Technology Services Division
State of Montana

Michelle Hauer
Chief Information Officer
Department of Environmental Quality
State of Montana

Chris Hermance
Enterprise Architect
State Information Technology Services Division
State of Montana

Sean Higginbotham
Information Technology Director
Cascade County

Peter Martinson
Strategic IT Managing Director
University Services
Montana State University

Scott O'Connell
Systems Administrator
Department of Public Safety
City of Helena

Jess Plunkett
Chief Information Officer
Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks
State of Montana

Matt Reynolds
IT Director
Flathead County

Brett Schriock
Information Technology Director
Madison County

Michael Sweeney
Chief Information Officer
Office of the State Auditor
State of Montana

Hannah Thorne
Business Communication Manager
Information Technology Services Division
State of Montana

Matt Van Syckle
Chief Technology Officer
State Information Technology Services Division
State of Montana

Kim Warren
Chief Information Officer
Department of Labor & Industry
State of Montana

INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES

Cleve Burr
Public Sector Account Manager
HP, Inc.


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REGISTRATION INFORMATION / CONTACT US


DATE: MAY 18, 2023

Open to Public Sector only.

Registration - Free

If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship
Opportunities, please contact Heather Earney.


CONTACT INFORMATION

For registration and general assistance contact:

Brittany Roberts
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1388
E-mail: broberts@erepublic.com

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:

Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com

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