Forsyth County government has hired a chief information officer to manage and administer the county’s information technology initiatives and activities. Mr. Brandon Kenney will join the county staff as chief information officer (CIO) on September 19. This position leads the Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) Department, which encompasses electronic systems development and operations, telecommunications, technical services and electronic records retention/management.

Kenney brings to the position IT experience in the retail, hospitality and automotive industries. Most recently, he has served since 2009 as vice president of Information Technology and CIO for Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation in Norcross. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations and Systems Management from the University of South Alabama and a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgia Institute of Technology. Kenney was a finalist for the Georgia CIO of the Year Award in 2015.

“We are looking forward to welcoming Brandon to the county staff,” said County Manager Doug Derrer. “His experience in application development and support, systems integration and project management will certainly be an asset to the county.”