Petty has been Oregon CIO since 2006, where he led efforts to implement enterprise IT systems and strategies. Prior to that, he spearheaded purchasing reforms as Oregon’s procurement director. In 2011, Government Technology named Petty one of the “Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.” In this interview from the NASCIO annual conference in San Diego, Petty talks about his career, offers advice and drops some clues about what he’ll do next.
Oregon CIO’s Exit Interview
Veteran CIO Dugan Petty talks about the importance of thinking big.
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After spending 38 years in state government, Oregon CIO Dugan Petty retires Thursday.
Petty has been Oregon CIO since 2006, where he led efforts to implement enterprise IT systems and strategies. Prior to that, he spearheaded purchasing reforms as Oregon’s procurement director. In 2011, Government Technology named Petty one of the “Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.” In this interview from the NASCIO annual conference in San Diego, Petty talks about his career, offers advice and drops some clues about what he’ll do next.
Petty has been Oregon CIO since 2006, where he led efforts to implement enterprise IT systems and strategies. Prior to that, he spearheaded purchasing reforms as Oregon’s procurement director. In 2011, Government Technology named Petty one of the “Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.” In this interview from the NASCIO annual conference in San Diego, Petty talks about his career, offers advice and drops some clues about what he’ll do next.