Ragle, who has served as interim secretary since the departure of Sanjay Gupta last month, brings more than two decades of experience in IT strategy, enterprise systems and public-sector leadership, according to a news release. Prior to stepping into the interim role, he served as DoIT’s deputy secretary and deputy CIO from 2023 to 2025. His new appointment is pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.
“As part of our continued efforts to bolster the technology and innovation sectors across our state, I’m excited to appoint Brandon Ragle as the next leader of DoIT,” Pritzker said in a public statement. “I’m confident that his extensive expertise and leadership experience will optimize software systems and support staff across the agency. I look forward to leveraging his distinct operational knowledge to further DoIT’s critical statewide initiatives.”
Ragle first joined the state in 2002 as a software engineer at the Department of Insurance, eventually becoming IT applications manager. Since joining DoIT in 2016, he has led enterprise application strategies, modernized legacy systems for customer support and accessibility, and managed the state’s $1.1 billion technology budget.
“Having witnessed the dedication and talent within DoIT, I am excited to lead this team in a collaborative effort to strategically advance technology for the benefit of all Illinoisans," Ragle said in a public statement. "Our focus will be on ensuring secure and accessible digital services and empowering our client agencies with the cutting-edge tools they need to achieve their missions and better serve the state."
Ragle holds a B.S. in organizational leadership from Greenville College and an MBA from Benedictine University.
This article was developed in collaboration with GPT-4 and reviewed and edited by GT Editorial staff.
