Department Overview

Providing dependable and secure computing systems and technological solutions to assist Calvert County Government departments accomplish their goals.

Mission and Goals

Accessibility
Provide citizens, the business community and county staff with reliable and convenient access to appropriate information and technology services. Construct and operate a reliable and cost-effective communications, network and computing infrastructure on which to conduct and provide county services to improve the integration and function of county applications.

Responsiveness
Deliver timely and effective responses to customer requests. Implement technology solutions which reduce time-to-answer customer questions and requests. Increase the ability to receive inquiries and information via web forms thereby improving each county department's ability to support our citizens, businesses and visitors.

Analysis and Consultation
Provide consulting assistance and services for improved office automation. Work with county agencies and relevant stakeholders to improve business practices and operations by understanding their needs. Coordinate the best-of-breed technology solutions by effectively planning, budgeting, implementing and managing throughout the life-cycle of these efforts. Provide vision and leadership for evaluating new technologies. 

Communication
Effectively communicate information about plans, projects and achievements to county staff, customers and the citizens we serve.

Staffing
Develop and retain a professional staff which remains competent in new technologies.


Department Objectives for FY14

• Finalize the Calvert County Government portion of the Maryland State Broadband Fiber Project and begin use.
•  Implement management tool for all mobile computing devices including smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
•  Replace Board of County Commissioners’ agenda manager software and upgrade audio/video system in Hearing Room.
•  Replace or upgrade Calvert County tax system.
•  Interface emergency operations and public safety software.

Department Contacts

Joe Klausner - Director
Karen Evans - Executive Administrative Assistant
Don Langley - Network Manager
Sheila Pilling - Network Supervisor
Kathie Bauer - Computer Services Supervisor
Kathleen O'Brien - Enterprise Applications/GIS Manager
Wes LaPre - Systems Analyst Supervisor
Erick Pate - GIS Administrator