The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) exists to provide a strategic vision of information technology that advances the Washington University mission, supports operations, serves the needs of all communities across the university and enables the university to continue to excel in its increasingly competitive landscape. Guided by IMPACT, our IT Strategic Plan, the OCIO works collaboratively with academic, clinical, research and administrative leaders across the institution to develop a strategy that will better leverage our IT investment. The OCIO leads the planning, development, support and measurement of all IT services and initiatives. The OCIO also provides information security and portfolio and project management services for IT projects.
Jessie Minton – Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Before joining Washington University in 2022 Minton was vice provost and chief information officer at the University of Oregon, where she worked since 2017.
An accomplished leader and information technology professional with deep expertise in health care and biomedical research technology, Minton had oversight of the development and execution of information technology strategy, operations, and investments for the University of Oregon, as well as leadership of Information Services, the central IT organization for the university.
Minton led the University of Oregon’s transition to full remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and launched a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-compliant telehealth platform, virtual computer labs, secure videoconferencing, and services to support students with financial needs.
Minton previously served as director of business operations and technical support services in the central IT organization of Oregon Health & Science University. In this role, she led one of five divisions within the information technology group for the highly ranked academic medical center with education, research and health-care missions, and 18,500 staff, faculty, and researchers.
OCIO Executive Leadership
Chief Information Security Officer
Chris Shull heads the Information Security Office and leads security efforts across all campuses, schools and departments. He and his staff are co-located across the Danforth and Medical campuses.
Deputy CIO, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Clinical and Medical Education Technologies
Amy Walter has overall operational oversight and accountability for information technology services provided by WashU IT, with her primary focus on research, clinical and medical education units.
Deputy CIO, Associate Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Academic Technologies
With a foundation in strategic leadership, Jennifer Stedelin’s role maintains overall operational oversight and accountability for all IT services provided by WashU IT’s academic and administrative business units in the six schools and University College on the Danforth campus, the Central Fiscal Unit (CFU) of the university, and data management and analytics.
Chief Technology Officer
Greg Hart is WashU IT’s first chief technology officer. His role collaborates with university stakeholders and information technology leaders across campus and BJC HealthCare to align technology strategy with the university’s vision, mission and goals.
Executive Director for IT Digital Transformation
Michelle Fuertes aligns WashU IT’s digital strategy and future initiatives with the University’s vision. In collaboration with the Institute for Informatics (I2), university stakeholders, and university leaders ensures all relevant digital initiatives are fully integrated and aligned with WashU’s campus-wide strategic initiatives.
Executive Director for Enterprise Applications
Mark Craig provides leadership in the establishment and execution of software development, applications strategy, and developing and maintaining applications standards.
Chief of Staff to the CIO
Melinda Schmidt is the Chief of Staff to the CIO and leads the IT Finance and Administration, IT Governance, Strategic Communications, and Portfolio and Project Management.
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor and CIO
Maureen Fischer manages the CIO’s schedule and all OCIO meetings and events.
Executive Director for Clinical Applications
Troy Burrus oversees information technology (IT) strategy, management and delivery for the School of Medicine.
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Shared Infrastructure
Justin Hoyt is accountable for providing a stable, reliable environment for telephony, data networking, server administration, identity management and enterprise storage.
Executive Director for End User Services
Rick leads the management and success of the Service Desk, Account Access, Field Support and Audio Visual services. He also sponsors ITIL and its continued implementation within the WashU IT organization.
Executive Director for Research Infrastructure Services
Craig Pohl leads the Research Infrastructure Services team, providing core infrastructure and research computing services to support the Institute for Informatics as well providing the strategic plan for expanding to provide common services needed across the university’s research community.
Executive Director for PPMO and Service Management Office
Tim Brooks leads the PPMO and Service Management Offices that enable IT governance at Washington University. Services include providing portfolio management, IT capital planning, project and program management methodologies, business requirements analysis, and organizational change management support.