RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Eric Swanson as Acting Chief Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

December 19, 2025 

Gov. Whitmer Announces Eric Swanson as Acting Chief Information Officer

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Eric Swanson will serve as acting chief information officer at the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB).

“In our changing world, it’s more important than ever to protect Michigan’s people and state government from cyber threats,” said Governor Whitmer. “Michigan’s cybersecurity division does just that and has been consistently ranked among the best in the nation. That is in part due to Eric Swanson and the entire team at DTMB who work to make sure government services are accessible and secure for Michiganders. I am proud to name Eric as our chief information officer. We will continue getting things done to make people’s lives easier.” 

Eric Swanson, Acting Chief Information Officer at the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget

While serving as acting state CIO, Eric Swanson will also continue to serve in his role as the director of the Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) within DTMB. Eric began his career as a student intern where he has steadily built the CSS. One of the first of its kind, the CSS provides cost-effective, state-of-the-art, shared solutions to all State of Michigan agencies and external partnership programs.

Within Michigan and nationally, Eric is known for his innovative leadership in facilitating collaboration among local and state partners to develop cross-boundary solutions. In 2010, Eric was recognized by Government Technology Magazine as a Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, & Drivers for his collaborative vision and entrepreneurial approach.

Eric Swanson will serve as acting CIO after Laura Clark resigned to pursue an opportunity outside of state government. 

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