Dr. Jack Belcher Praises His Role as Chief Information Officer – Official Website of Arlington County, Virginia Government

Published August 11, 2022

After 22 years as Director of Technical Services (DTS) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), Dr. Jack Belcher will assume his new role as Chief Innovation Officer within Arlington County Government.

In this new role, he will provide senior county leaders with key insights on their innovation initiatives, help guide their digital strategies, and continue to build relationships with the technology community, education, and commercial partners.

Dr. Belcher has impacted the county’s information technology (IT) service transformation over the last several decades. His insights are invaluable in considering the future of Arlington County government.

“Our government services and communities will continue to benefit from Dr. Belcher’s numerous contributions,” said County Manager Mark Schwartz. ConnectArlington is a high-speed, dedicated fiber optic network that connects county and school buildings, enabling governments, schools and communities to benefit from the ever-increasing demand for digital services. for the long term.”

Dr. Belcher also provided leadership during the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon, establishing direct technical support for the county’s first responders and Emergency Operations Center (EOC). He has also been instrumental in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading the transition to a fully virtual environment so that residents, businesses and employees can continue to access critical government services.

County Manager Appoints New CIO, Norron Lee

Norron Lee has been named the incoming Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Arlington County’s Department of Technical Services (DTS).

In this new leadership role, I will oversee the county’s information technology (IT) services and IT operations team to ensure a safe and secure online environment. His portfolio includes county telecommunications, data he oversees all aspects of privacy, cybersecurity, web services and keeping up with emerging technologies.

“We are thrilled to have Norron as our next Director of Technical Services and CIO,” said County Deputy Administrator Aaron Miller. I believe he will continue our tradition of positive and innovative leadership in technical services and I look forward to working with him. ”

Lee first joined Arlington County in April 2022 as Deputy Chief Information Officer. Prior to Arlington County, he was the first Chief Data Officer and Deputy CIO of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). In these roles, he led efforts to transform his NCIS into a data-centric organization and advocated adoption of comprehensive data and process management solutions. His early roles at NCIS included Assistant Director of Business His Operations, Deputy Assistant Director of IT Operations, and His Chief of Cyber ​​Integration and Functionality Division.

He has also served as Information Systems Security Officer for Marine Corps Systems Command, Senior Principal Information Assurance Analyst for QinetiQ North America, and Senior Program Manager for General Electric responsible for the development and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions and frameworks. and has been recognized for its achievements. Innovation and creative problem solving.

Mr. Lee began his career in the United States Marine Corps, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service and thriving in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Internetworking He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Technology and a Master’s degree in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity. He also enjoys sports, hiking and weightlifting and is a proud father of his three children who live in Massachusetts.