In a tumultuous year for state information technology, more than 20 states welcomed new CIOs due to changes from elections, retirements or resignations.

After nearly three years as the CIO for Missouri, Tim Robyn is leaving state government. He will be replaced by state IT veteran Rich Kliethermes.

State CIOs from Missouri, Maine and California discussed how to attract and retain talent in the face of scant budgets and other bureaucratic challenges.