Deputy County Executive/Chief Information Officer Phil Bertolini
Biography
First Appointed: January 2005
Contact information: County Service Center
Building 49 West
1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, Michigan, USA, 48341
Phone: 248-858-0815
Role: As Deputy County Executive, Bertolini serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Activities:
Currently, Bertolini serves as the chairperson for the GLIMA, Affiliate Network (Automation Alley's Association of Interactive Professionals)
He is a Steering Committee Member of the eGovernment Compass Project of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
He is also a member of the Michigan Association of Government Computer Users
Oakland County Achievements:
Bertolini was appointed and served as the Director of Information Technology in 2001 by L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive. Prior to that appointment, Phil served as the Administrator of Equalization, during which he led the team that developed the Access Oakland program, providing Web-based access to Oakland County's public records.
As the Director of Information Technology, Bertolini worked with a staff of 156 employees and managed a budget of $34 million in expenses annually. In 2002, he created the eGovernment team, which was followed by a complete reorganization of the Information Technology Department in early 2003. Under his leadership, the Department of Information Technology developed innovative ways to deliver government services online, making it easier for businesses, residents, and local governments to do business with county government.
Bertolini's philosophy is "Build it once, pay for it once and everyone benefits!" In 2004, he was featured in publications such as CIOMagazine and the Detroiter magazine for his revolutionary leadership initiatives in the IT sector. Under his tenure, he secured for Oakland County a coveted position in CIOMagazine's Top 100 Agile Technology Leaders in the country, which included both private and public sectors.
Personal:
Bertolini received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications from Michigan State University in 1985. He has been married for 12 years to Kathy and has two sons. When he is not working, Phil enjoys golfing, MSU football games, and skiing with his family.
First Appointed: January 2005