Gwinnett County computers have new home and new boss

Lawrenceville, Ga., (April 15, 2008) – Gwinnett County has hired John A. Matelski to be its new Director of Information Technology Services. Commissioners approved his employment agreement on their business meeting on Tuesday. Chief Operating Officer and Deputy County Administrator Mike Comer said Information Technology became a standalone department back in October and the data center is now moving to a larger space at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.

   Matelski served as Chief Security Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer at the City of Orlando for 10 years. He has also worked for various federal government units and as Director of IT for Kay Jewelers. He graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Management Information Systems and an M.B.A. from the College of Business. He is “looking forward to helping lead the County in continuing to apply technology to the challenges of local government.” 

   Comer said, “Recent expansions of our computer systems are enabling County employees to work smarter and more efficiently, and we’re glad to have a leader like John on board to guide future developments.”