James Weaver
James Weaver is the chief information officer for the state of North Carolina.
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GoldenGov: State Executive of the Year
Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology and state CIO since March 2021, Jim Weaver prioritizes expanding affordable broadband, securing state IT systems and data and delivering modernized citizen-centric solutions. NCDIT is directing $1 billion in state and federal funds to broadband infrastructure grants in underserved areas, affordability programs and digital equity.