Alex Pettit Steps Down as Oregon's Digital Transformation Leader, Leaving Position Vacant
Alex Pettit, a seasoned public-sector IT executive, has stepped down from his role as Oregon's digital transformation projects director. Pettit, who took on the position in November 2025, has a rich history in public-sector technology roles, including serving as Colorado's chief technology officer and Oregon's chief information officer from 2014 to 2018. His departure leaves the position vacant, with no interim replacement announced. According to Hope Hiebert, communications director for Oregon Enterprise Information Services, it remains undecided whether the state will initiate a recruitment process to fill the role. Pettit announced his departure via LinkedIn, highlighting his team's efforts in strengthening enterprise infrastructure services and advancing resilience planning. He is now exploring new opportunities in enterprise architecture and government technology transformation. 
