Jamie Pownall, Director of Technology Services for Henry County Government, was named 3rd Vice President of the Georgia Government Management Information Sciences (GMIS) by the agency’s board on November 4.

Pownall has been with Henry County for nearly fifteen years and has worked his way up in leadership roles through the department. He graduated from the University of Georgia Athens in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and earned his CGCIO (Certified Government Chief Information Officer) from UGA in 2019. He has been working in the IT field since 1996 and has worked with Henry County in Technology Services since 2007. He was promoted to Director and CIO of Technology Services in 2021. Pownall said he’s grateful to have been selected to serve in this important role.

“I’m honored to be chosen as a member of the Georgia GMIS and look forward to representing Henry County in working towards connecting with other government IT professionals across Georgia, to exchange ideas, information and techniques related to government IT activities,” said Pownall.

Henry County Manager Cheri Hobson-Matthews recognized Pownall’s hard work, dedication and technology expertise.

“Jamie Pownall has risen as a leader in our organization and has proven to be a great asset to Henry County Government over the years. I am pleased that he was selected to serve as a Board member,” said Henry County Manager Cheri Hobson-Matthews. “His dedication and commitment to our County’s most valuable asset has been demonstrated by his leadership and drive to network with others in the Technology field. He will serve us well.”