A native Marylander, John was appointed Deputy Chief Information Officer in September 2023. John has a wealth of institutional knowledge and experience within the Department of Technology and Communication Services, having worked and been promoted through the ranks during his tenure with Howard County. John previously served in the private sector as IT Director for Rosemore Inc., as well as public sector IT positions within the Baltimore City Circuit Court and Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.
John’s technical skills have enabled the County to evaluate business needs, purchase, and scale many of the IT solutions used by the County. He has collaborated with departments to build solutions, maintains the County’s operational IT infrastructure, and continues to plan for future growth into new technologies.
John holds a Master’s degree in Applied Internet Technologies systems from Towson University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from Fairmont State University.
John is married and has an adult daughter. He enjoys fishing, sports, Tom Clancy novels, and spending time with his large family.
