OhioX GovTech Council

Connecting public

sector innovators

The OhioX GovTech Council drives public sector innovation by connecting government leaders, technologists, and policymakers. Through collaboration and shared learning, the Council aims to improve public services, boost efficiency, and position Ohio as a leader in government innovation.

Join us as we build the future of government, together.

What We Do

GovTech Council Programs + Events

  • Examples include:

    • Generative AI for Local Governments: Hosted by the City of Westerville featuring local government CIOs and City Managers.

    • State of GovTech: Featuring CIOs from the State of Ohio and City of Dublin.

    Building Ohio's Tech Workforce: Roundtables in Columbus and Cincinnati hosted by Franklin University and Procter & Gamble featuring leaders from state government and economic development.

    Cybersecurity: Hosted by Deloitte and featuring cyber leaders from the State of Ohio and Secretary of State's Office.

    • Creating a Better User Experience for Citizens and Taxpayers: Featuring leaders from the City of Westerville and the Central Ohio Transit Authority.

    • Local Governments as Laboratories for Innovation: Featuring CIOs from Cleveland Metroparks, Franklin County, and the City of Hilliard.

  • OhioX partnered with Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and InnovateOhio to host two OH | AI Forums in Cleveland and Cincinnati.

    These AI Forums brought together leaders from government, education, workforce, and industry to discuss AI's transformational impact on Ohio.

    Cincinnati AI Forum recap

    Cleveland AI Forum recap

  • OhioX's longest running event is the annual GovTech Summit. It brings Ohio tech to the Statehouse in Columbus for a day of connections, shared learning, and advocacy for tech and innovation in Ohio.

    The day invites OhioX members to meet with government CIOs and IT leaders as well as policymakers and elected officials.

    2024 GovTech Summit recap

    2023 GovTech Summit recap

    The 2025 Ohio GovTech Summit save the date is Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

  • OhioX hosts regular gatherings with elected officials and policymakers.

    Some of our OhioX member events, roundtables, and meetings with elected officials include:

    • U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown

    • Congressman Bob Latta

    • Congressman Troy Balderson

    • Lt. Governor Jon Husted

    • Senate President Matt Huffman

    • State Senator Michelle Reynolds

    • State Rep. Casey Weinstein

    • State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells

    • State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney

    • State Rep. Nick Santucci

    • State Rep. Thad Claggett

    • State Rep. Adam Holmes

    • State Rep. Mary Lightbody

    • State Rep. Mark Fraizer

GovTech Council Leadership

Spencer Gross

Partner, High Bridge Consulting

Michael Farrar

CIO, City of Westerville

Anthony M. Joy

CIO, Cleveland Metroparks

Sophia Mohr

Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, COTA

Rachel Ray

Economic Development Director, City of Westerville

Miro Humer

CIO, Case Western Reserve University

Duane Powell

CIO, City of Hilliard

Michelle Crandall

City Manager, City of Hilliard

Doug McCollough

Executive Director, The Beta District
Executive Director, Dublin ICF Institute

Justin Jenkins

Director, Consulting Services, CGI

Jeremy Jackson

Client Relationship Executive, Deloitte Consulting LLP

John B. White

Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP

GovTech Council Members

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Join OhioX and get a seat at the table for our GovTech Council programs and events.