James "Bo" Reese

James "Bo" Reese

Miami, Oklahoma, United States
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  • General Dynamics Information Technology Graphic

    General Dynamics Information Technology

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    Miami, Oklahoma, United States

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    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

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    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

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    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

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    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

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Education

Publications

  • Why Oklahoma's CIO is going to bat for states on federal IT regulations

    StateScoop

    Commentary: Bo Reese, chief information officer for the state of Oklahoma and president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, says states need regulations, but not like these.

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  • A Roadmap for IT Modernization in Government

    IBM Center for The Business of Government

    Professor Dawson’s recommended roadmap is based on research into past experiences in IT modernization at the Federal and State level, as well as in industry. He draws lessons from his research and extensive case interviews with Federal and State Chief Information Officers (CIOs). Using these lessons, the author frames impediments to modernization and risks for agencies that do not modernize, including continued cybersecurity weaknesses. The report uses this framing to develop eight key lessons…

    Professor Dawson’s recommended roadmap is based on research into past experiences in IT modernization at the Federal and State level, as well as in industry. He draws lessons from his research and extensive case interviews with Federal and State Chief Information Officers (CIOs). Using these lessons, the author frames impediments to modernization and risks for agencies that do not modernize, including continued cybersecurity weaknesses. The report uses this framing to develop eight key lessons for government leaders at various stages of IT modernization, and concludes by setting out a roadmap for implementation that agencies can adapt to address these key lessons.

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  • Oklahoma’s IT Unification Nets Hundreds of Millions in Savings

    Government Technology Magazine

    Roughly five years into the state's IT consolidation, officials are citing substantial benefits in their operations and cybersecurity standing.

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  • Shrinking State Data Centers: A Playbook for Enterprise Data Center Consolidation

    NASCIO Resources

    This is an update since NASCIO’s last publication on data center consolidation in 2007. This version is a playbook of 10 plays for states who have yet to consolidate their data centers using lessons learned and advice from the trenches from states who have completed enterprise consolidation.

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  • How 4 IT Departments Orchestrated Successful Data Center Moves

    StateTech

    Careful planning and the right support ensure a smooth transition for state and local agencies.

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  • Oklahoma CIO Raises Concerns About Duplicative Cybersecurity Efforts Stemming From Federal Mandates

    Government Technology Magazine

    During his June 21 testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Cybersecurity Regulations, James "Bo" Reese discussed the disjointed nature of federal cybersecurity regulations and the impact they have on day-to-day operations.

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  • Cybersecurity Regulation Harmonization, Full Committee Hearing

    U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

    Invited to testify at a hearing titled "Cybersecurity Regulation Harmonization" before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in Washington D.C.

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  • State CIO Bo Reese testifies at U.S. Senate committee

    Office of Management and Enterprise Services Press Release

    WASHINGTON — Duplicative and inconsistent federal regulations can hinder efforts to unify states’ information technology, save taxpayers’ money and secure citizens’ data, Oklahoma Chief Information Officer Bo Reese testified today before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

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  • One Mission, By Chris Fussell and C.W. Goodyear

    Penguin Random House

    Fussell shows how a wide range of companies, from Silicon Valley software giant Intuit to a government agency on the plains of Oklahoma, have used these methods to unite their people around a single compelling vision, resulting in superior performance.

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Honors & Awards

  • Recipient of NEO’s 2015 Outstanding Alumnus award

    Northeastern Oklahoma A&M

    http://www.neo.edu/bo-reese-named-recipient-of-neos-2015-outstanding-alumnus-award/

Organizations

  • National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)

    Executive Committee President

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    The Executive Committee is the elected governance body of NASCIO and is responsible for directing, through executive management, the general business of the Association. The general duties of the Executive Committee include strategic planning, establishing membership policy, dues; and approving the annual budget and business workplan of the Association. The Executive Committee also establishes committees, receives recommendations and reports from various committees and monitors the performance…

    The Executive Committee is the elected governance body of NASCIO and is responsible for directing, through executive management, the general business of the Association. The general duties of the Executive Committee include strategic planning, establishing membership policy, dues; and approving the annual budget and business workplan of the Association. The Executive Committee also establishes committees, receives recommendations and reports from various committees and monitors the performance of the Association. The President is the Chairperson of the Executive Committee.

  • National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)

    Executive Committee Vice President

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    The Executive Committee is the elected governance body of NASCIO and is responsible for directing, through executive management, the general business of the Association. The general duties of the Executive Committee include strategic planning, establishing membership policy, dues; and approving the annual budget and business workplan of the Association. The Executive Committee also establishes committees, receives recommendations and reports from various committees and monitors the performance…

    The Executive Committee is the elected governance body of NASCIO and is responsible for directing, through executive management, the general business of the Association. The general duties of the Executive Committee include strategic planning, establishing membership policy, dues; and approving the annual budget and business workplan of the Association. The Executive Committee also establishes committees, receives recommendations and reports from various committees and monitors the performance of the Association. The President is the Chairperson of the Executive Committee.

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