Press Release

State of Colorado wins two StateScoop national technology awards

DENVER – Winners of the 2022 StateScoop 50 Awards were announced at the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) Midyear Conference, and the State of Colorado was honored in two categories. Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) Deputy Chief Customer Officer Natriece Bryant won State Leadership of the Year and OIT’s Technology Accessibility Program, led by Solutions Architect of Accessibility Theresa Montano and Senior Solution Engineer of Accessibility Laurie Kubitz, won State IT Innovation of the Year.

Ray Yepes Appointed New State of Colorado Chief Information Security Officer

DENVER - The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) announced today that Ray Yepes will serve as the State of Colorado’s next Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). After a nationwide search, Yepes rose to the top of an impressive candidate pool due to his rich background working in private industry and serving for five years as CISO for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, a 15,000-employee agency in the Lone Star State. 

myColorado™ App’s myVaccine Record Feature Wins 2022 APEX Awards Tech Project of the Year

DENVER - The launch of the myVaccine Record feature within the myColorado™ app has been selected as the 2022 APEX Awards' Tech Project of the Year. Hosted by the Colorado Technology Association (CTA), the award recognizes an innovative project that solves a real-world problem by outlining strategic objectives, demonstrating team collaboration and overcoming obstacles to meet goals.

New Colorado Broadband Office Executive Director Takes the Helm

DENVER - Today Brandy Reitter began her newly appointed role as Executive Director of the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO). Reitter is taking the helm amid historic funding opportunities that have the potential to bring reliable broadband to every community across the state.

OIT in the running for two Colorado Technology Association 2022 APEX Awards

DENVER - Today the Colorado Technology Association (CTA) announced finalists for their 21st annual APEX Awards, which recognize outstanding accomplishments and leadership in the Colorado tech community. The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) was named a finalist in two categories: Emerging Leader of the Year and Project of the Year.

Announcing the New Executive Director of the Colorado Broadband Office

DENVER - The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) has appointed Brandy Reitter as Executive Director to lead the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) in the midst of historic funding opportunities that have the potential to bring reliable broadband to every community across the state.