Department of Technology Services Leadership Team

Holly Hartell, Interim Director and Chief Information Officer

Holly Hartell was appointed to the role of Interim Director and Chief Information Officer for the Department of Technology Services in January 2025.  

In this leadership role, she oversees the County’s information technology (IT) services and IT operations teams to ensure a safe and secure online environment. Her portfolio includes overseeing all aspects of the County’s telecommunications, data privacy, cybersecurity, web services, infrastructure and emerging technologies. 

Holly joined Arlington County Government in 2006 as a technology consultant. In this role she led the team that implemented the County’s new financial and human resources platform known as PRISM. Following the success of this effort, she served as the Operations Manager for PRISM for eight years. Most recently she has served as the Assistant Chief Information Officer for Strategic Initiatives for Technology Services. In this role she was responsible for aligning technology investments with the strategic direction of the County and the expansion and improvement government services for the public. During her time with Arlington, Holly has focused on and strengthened her expertise in the areas Strategic Portfolio Management, Digital Equity and Smart City/Community opportunities. 

Prior to joining the County, she was a consultant for BearingPoint, a management and technology consulting firm. Holly holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.