Technology Services Board
The Technology Services Board (TSB) will focus primarily on information technology (IT) strategic vision and planning; enterprise architecture; policy and standards; and major project oversight. Members include legislators, business leaders, agency directors and a union representative.
Board members
BHARAT SHYAM, CHAIR, STATE CIO - Bharat was appointed by Gov. Gregoire as the state’s Chief Information Officer, November 15, 2011. With nearly 20 years of experience at Microsoft, he brings a deep understanding of software and technology to his role.
ROBIN ARNOLD-WILLIAMS, SECRETARY, DEPT. OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES - Robin was appointed by Gov. Gregoire to resume her role as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services on January 3, 2012. She holds master's and doctoral degrees in social work and a certificate in gerontology from the University of Utah, and a bachelor's degree in social work from Central Michigan University.
MARALYN CHASE, STATE SENATOR - Senator Chase represents the 32nd District (Shoreline) and serves as Vice Chair of the Economic Development, Trade and Innovation Committee and has served as Chair of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Trade Policy for several years.
ALAN HAIGHT, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING - Alan joined the Department of Licensing in 2002. He has served in several leadership roles during his tenure, but is known for always working to transform the agency into a more customer-focused and efficient operation, and his ability to move quickly to effect positive change. Gov. Gregoire appointed him as director in 2011.
ANDY HILL, STATE SENATOR - Senator Hill represents the 45th District (Redmond) and serves as the Ranking Republican member on the Senate Higher Educaiton and Workforce Development Committee. He is a former Microsoft Program Manager where he designed and managed new software development projects.
ZACK HUDGINS, STATE REPRESENTATIVE - Rep. Hudgins has served as a state Representative since January 2003. He represents the 11th District, comprised of Renton, Tukwila, and South Seattle. He serves as the Chair of the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee and also sits on the Business & Financial Services, and Ways & Means Committees.
BILL KEHOE, CIO, KING COUNTY - Bill was appointed as King County's Chief Information Officer and director of King County Information Technology (KCIT) in July 2010. Bill previously worked for the Department of Licensing where he served as the department's CIO since 2002.
KRIS KUTCHERA, VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ALASKA AIRLINES - Kris joined Alaska Airlines in 2005 with more than 20 years of experience in IT. Kris leads a team recognized for its award-winning alaskaair.com web site and industry-leading airport automation processes.
BUTCH LEONARDSON, SENIOR VP AND CIO, BECU - Butch has 30 years in IT leadership. His initial 12 years in the profession were in strategic IT consulting and large-scale systems implementation. He is a frequent speaker on IT organizational leadership and a lecturer for the Master’s of Business Administration program at the University of Washington – Bothell, and Seattle University.
JIM MCCUNE, STATE REPRESENTATIVE - Rep. McCune serves as a state Representative for the 2nd District, and serves as the ranking minority member on the General Government Appropriations and Oversight committee. He also sits on the Transportation, and the Technology, Energy & Communications Committees.
PAUL MOULTON, EXECUTIVE VP AND CIO, COSTCO WHOLESALE - Since 2010, Paul has served as the Executive Vice President, CIO of Costco Wholesale. He graduated in 1973 from the University of San Diego while working at Safeway Stores. Paul worked in Operations at Safeway, Fed Mart and Target Stores before joining Costco in 1985.
ROB ST. JOHN, DIRECTOR, CONSOLIDATED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (CTS) - Rob was appointed by Gov. Gregoire as the Director of CTS on April 16, 2012. He previously served as Deputy Director for the Office of the CIO. Prior to that, he served as CIO at the Department of Social and Health Services for several years.
