Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 14, 2004
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136
Alt Contact:  Nancy Jackson, Department of Information Services, 360-902-3553

State’s Chief Information Officer to Join Microsoft

Gov. Gary Locke today announced that Department of Information Services (DIS) Director Stuart McKee is leaving his post to join Microsoft as the company’s U.S. National Technology Officer. His last day at DIS is June 4.

“I am grateful for Stuart’s expertise and commitment to finding new ways for state government to better serve the people of Washington through technology,” Locke said. “Stuart has been integral to our success as a leader in digital government.”

McKee, 37, has served on the governor’s cabinet since April 2002.

“During my tenure at DIS, I’ve gained a respect for public service and feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to serve the governor and citizens of the state,” said McKee. “Washington state government embraces a culture of teamwork, innovation and success. The result is the state’s outstanding reputation as a national and international technology leader.”

Before joining DIS, McKee worked for the Walt Disney Company’s Internet organization. He directed the company’s global Internet and its combined Internet business units including ESPN.com, Disney.com and ABCNews.com.

Prior to working at Disney, McKee served as a senior database administrator at Microsoft and a manager of information systems at Sabey Corporation.

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