Leadership Team

Timothy Galluzi was appointed administrator of the Enterprise Information Technology Services Division (EITS) in February 2021 and designated as the State Chief Information Officer in June 2022. Following the agency's transition from EITS to the Office of the Chief Information Officer in the Governor's Office, Timothy was reappointed State Chief Information Officer.

Timothy has been serving the State of Nevada since 2013 in various roles in information technology (IT) and leadership. He began with EITS in 2018 and has served as the project manager for the statewide Microsoft Office 365 implementation as well as the technology investment administrator in EITS Office of the Chief Information Officer. Prior to his tenure at EITS, Timothy held IT professional and programmer/analyst roles at the State Public Works Division and Western Nevada College, respectively. Timothy started his IT career by serving eight years in the United State Marine Corps filling roles as a telecommunications chief and Formal Schools instructor.

Timothy earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration in IT Management from Western Governors University. Timothy is a proud Marine Corps veteran and has worked to give back to his fellow veterans, volunteering to serve on former Governor Sandoval's Student Veterans Advisory Council, the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center, and the Disabled American Veterans, Carson City Chapter.

Darla Dodge joined the Enterprise Information Technology Services Division (EITS) in 2022 as Deputy Administrator and helped lead the agency's transition to the Governor's Office as the Deputy Chief Information Officer. Prior to her appointment and start with EITS, she served in several various roles within the Nevada System of Higher Education for the past twenty five years, most recently as Western Nevada College’s Chief Financial and Budget Officer. As Deputy CIO, Darla is responsible for the financial leadership, strategic planning, and implementation, as well as legislative preparation and response for the agency.

Darla had earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University.

David Axtell brings over four decades of professional experience in the private sector to his passion for state service. For the last twenty-five years, David has been an innovative technology executive, responsible for architectures, programs, product development, and management for ground-breaking digital initiatives at companies including Microsoft, Ericsson, Cisco, Comcast, Terayon, Fox Digital, Thomson, Linksys, Sun Microsystems, Disney, Americast, SGI, Time-Warner, Scientific Atlanta, DirecTV, and various start-ups. He has been responsible for a diverse range of products and programs with budgets up to $1 billion.

David served as the State Chief Data Architect from 2018 to 2023 and leveraged his diverse experience to build the Nevada’s enterprise architecture practice which includes technology strategies, a statewide IT portfolio, and initiatives to bring efficiencies, cost optimization, and secure services by promoting and facilitating collaboration between the Office of the Chief Information Officer and state agencies. In 2023, David stepped into the Deputy CIO role to continue this work and assist the State CIO in crafting and implementing a statewide IT strategy, support the development of statewide IT governance plans, support and implement a data strategy and governance plan, and lead the state's portfolio and project management practices.

Bob Dehnhardt has over thirty years of professional experience in information technology, working in the private sector, and in federal and state government. He began in desktop support, and subsequently added server, network, and telephony support to his toolset. Since 2002, his focus has been in information security. Prior to serving as State Chief Information Security Officer beginning in May 2017, he was an information security officer for the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services for four years, and both a manager and director of information security in the private sector for ten years. Bob oversees the Office of Information Security, chairs the State Information Security Committee, and is a member of the Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee.

Michael stands at the helm of the state's technological and strategic communication initiatives. With over a decade of experience in Information Systems and Technology, Michael's career is marked by a deep commitment to the citizens of Nevada, blending IT expertise with a strong focus on public service.

His journey began in the private sector, where his strategic leadership skills were instrumental in aligning technology with public service objectives. In his current role, Michael excels in crafting communication strategies for state IT projects, aligning them with the needs of Nevada's residents. He adeptly manages media relations and policy advocacy, coordinates legislative activities, and facilitates inter-agency communications.

Beyond project management, Michael is passionate about mentoring professionals, fostering a team that is technologically adept and dedicated to public service. His leadership style emphasizes trust and empowerment, encouraging innovation that prioritizes the people of Nevada.

Michael's approach to technology and communication is citizen-centric, ensuring that policies and solutions under his guidance are accessible, responsive, and beneficial to the community. His dedication to enhancing the lives of Nevada's citizens through advanced IT and effective communication align with his commitment to public service.

Tiffany Morelli started her career with the State of Nevada in 2005 and brings over 15 years of financial experience to the Office of the CIO. Tiffany has served in many roles during her time with the state, starting as an Accounting Assistant at the Department of Taxation and working her way up through elected official offices and the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Tiffany joined the OCIO in 2022 as the fiscal lead and through the agency’s transition from EITS to OCIO she moved into the Chief Financial Officer role. As CFO, Tiffany is responsible for the financial support of the OCIO including oversight of the finance team, contract and SLA management, rate development, and legislative submission for the agency.

Jason Benshoof was appointed to serve as Nevada’s Chief Data Officer in 2024. In this role, Jason oversees the development of policies and frameworks to promote the use of data to inform policy decisions, improve data governance and strategy, and encourage innovation to help Nevada better manage and utilize its data.

Jason has worked in the information technology (IT) field for over twenty-five years and has held a variety of roles in the private sector, academia, healthcare, and state, local, and tribal governments. His previous IT experience includes technical field support, network and systems administration, database administration, system architecture, application development, and IT management. Jason joined the State of Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services in 2009 and was hired to lead the Division of Child and Family Services’ Information Services team in 2015. Jason joined Enterprise IT Services in 2020 as an IT Manager for the Open Systems group within the Computing Services Unit and was promoted to Chief IT Manager of the Client Services Unit in 2021.

Jason enjoys putting his skills to use to serve the workers and programs who provide critical services throughout Nevada. Outside of work, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and taking advantage of northern Nevada's diverse outdoor recreational opportunities.

Sean Montierth started his career with the State of Nevada in 2013 with EITS' Application Development team, then moved to the Facility Computing Services Unit in 2015 where he currently serves as Chief. Sean has over twenty-five years of experience in IT which include the private sector and in state and local government. Prior to his career with the State of Nevada, Sean was the Director of IT for Clearfield City, Utah; the vice president, founder, and senior network engineer at Ready Technologies; a lead programmer and project manager for ContentWatch; and an IT manager with Vitrex Corporation. Prior experience includes programming, server administration, data-center operations, networking, database, help desk, desktop support, and telephony. Sean’s current focus is on budgeting, increasing efficiency with economies of scale, and improving service management.

Sean moved to Nevada in 2013 and is happy to call the Silver State his home. He enjoys hiking, biking, camping, and electronics.

Michael D. Smith was appointed to serve as Nevada’s Chief IT Manager of Client Services in 2024. In this role, Michael will utilize his wealth of leadership and management experience to further serve the Office of the Chief Information Officer and its partner agencies exceptional service by initiating a culture shift for the betterment of all executive branch agency users. This includes the installation of the ITIL framework. Michael brings nine years of State IT experience, most of which includes various Information Technology Professional roles with EITS from 2016-2022. In these roles as an IT Professional, Michael launched and instructed staff across the state with Office 365, Teams, and SharePoint. As an IT Professional IV, he was an enterprise architect and TIN administrator. In 2022, Michael was promoted to Information Technology Manager III of Service Management providing leadership for the Enterprise Service Desk, HR Help Desk, Field Support Services, and Application Server Support teams. Prior to his public service with the State of Nevada, Michael worked in managing retail operations, acquiring a customer service interface that he hopes to bring to the executive branch’s partner agencies.
Michael received his Master of Science in Information Technology Management from Western Governor’s University in 2021 and his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Chapman University.
Michael was born in the state of Virginia and grew up in Southern California before making Nevada his home for the past 25 years. Outside of his career, Michael spends time with his family and is the music director for his church’s gospel choir.

Bill Kennedy is a results-driven IT leader with over 15 years of experience in data networking, telecommunications, and technology infrastructure management. As the IT Chief Manager within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), he oversees Unified Communications, Networking, and Network Transport services, driving strategic initiatives to enhance performance and operational efficiency.
Bill has a proven track record in managing complex networks, including carrier-level voice and data transport as well as enterprise-wide area networks (WANs). He is highly skilled in Unified Communications, leading IP/PBX integrations and deployments for large-scale enterprises. He holds an Associate of Arts in Programming, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and multiple industry certifications, including Cisco (CCNP), Microsoft (MCSE), Alcatel-Lucent (ACSE), Aviat, NEC, and ADTRAN.
As a dedicated mentor and leader, Bill has successfully supervised diverse IT teams, fostering a collaborative culture and ensuring high productivity. He is experienced in managing operational budgets of up to $4.5 million and capital projects reaching $22 million, excelling in RFI/RFP development, resource allocation, and milestone management.
Combining technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong interpersonal skills, Bill consistently delivers innovative technology solutions that align with organizational goals and drive measurable results.

Adam Miller assumed the role of the Administrator for the Office of Cyber Defense Coordination for the State of Nevada on September 30, 2024. He is responsible for advising the Chief Information Officer on cyber threats and cyberattacks throughout the State of Nevada, as well as implementing Statewide cyber policy in conjunction with our State, Local, Tribal, and private sector partners. Adam’s role is to facilitate and work with all State partners in areas such as the sharing of cyber threat intelligence, formulating incident response plans, and building a statewide security operations center that supports a whole-of-state approach to cybersecurity.

Prior to his appointment as Administrator, Adam worked as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of the Army. In that role, he was responsible for advising on all Congressional cyber matters, including issues of readiness, capabilities, and strategy. Previously, he was a legislative liaison at U.S. Cyber Command where he worked directly with Congress and U.S. Cyber Command senior leadership on any authorizations, appropriations, and policy changes effecting the Command. Prior to that, Adam spent almost a decade on Capitol Hill working for multiple U.S. Senators handling the national security policy portfolio.

Adam graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.