After a Lengthy National Search, Philadelphia Names a Permanent CIO

Government Technology: Philadelphia has named Interim CIO Mark Wheeler as the permanent denizen of that job, following a national search that ultimately ended with a look inward, the city announced today in a press release.

Wheeler has served as interim CIO since the January dismissal of his predecessor, Charles Brennan. Prior to that, Wheeler served as deputy CIO as well as chief geographic information officer. In those positions he led teams of analysts, developers and Web designers, which is experience likely to serve him well in his new role. Wheeler first came to City Hall in Philadelphia in 2010 as a planner for the City Planning Commission.

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