David Behen Biography

David B. Behen holds dual roles as director of the Department of Technology Management and Budget and as Michigan’s chief information officer. In these capacities he is responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring timely delivery of state services.
As director of DTMB Behen leads efforts to provide the full range of information technology and communications facility management financial procurement fleet and retirement services among others. As state CIO he directs development of IT resources to meet the growing needs of Michigan’s citizens.
“Today’s technology provides us with tools to reinvent government” Behen said. “The growth of online resources provides our citizens and businesses with the 24/7 service they have come to expect.”
Behen holds a seat on Governor Rick Snyder’s Cabinet advising the governor on technology investments and implementing innovative IT programs.
Michigan offers a full range of technology resources – from traditional desktop computers used by the state’s workers to a law enforcement communications network that criss-crosses both peninsulas to mobile applications that allow tourists to reserve campground spots or purchase fishing licenses. Behen is leading a multiyear IT assessment and alignment process that will develop Michigan’s portfolio of high-impact innovative market-competitive IT services.

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