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Tune in to Dr. Alan Shark’s interviews with technology leaders from cities and counties across the nation. This series focuses on various aspects of technology leadership, including emergency response, the evolving role of AI, digital service delivery, citizen communication, emerging technologies, a...

Season 6: Episode 12: Digital Leadership: Gurdian of the Digital Front Door
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Season 6: Episode 12: Digital Leadership: Gurdian of the Digital Front Door

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Oct. 21, 2026

Season 6: Episode 12: Digital Leadership: Gurdian of the Digital Front Door

Season 6: Episode 12: Digital Leadership: Guardian of the Digital Front Door A conversation with DeAnn Franklin, Digital Media Program Manager, City of Avondale, AZ DeAnn began working at the City of Avondale at the age of 15 as an intern. She never left. Her vision and passion, let alone her creativity, have never wavered. DeAnn shares her journey over the past 27 years, inspiring all who aspire to communication excellence across all media.
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Sept. 16, 2026

Season 6: Episode 11: Applied Innovation Where it's most needed

Season 6: Episode 11: Applied Innovation Where it's most needed A conversation with Peter Clary, Deputy Director of Technology Services, Texas Association of Counties (TAC) and its County Information Resources Agency (CIRA)| Peter is considered a technologist, AI Enthusiast, and tech leader. He is also an innovative, strategic business leader with 25+ years of experience and a proven track record of building relationships with staff and customers to drive commercial growth. In this episode, Al
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Sept. 16, 2026

Season 6: Episode 11: Applied Innovation Where it's most needed

Season 6: Episode 11: Applied Innovation Where it's most needed A conversation with Peter Clary, Deputy Director of Technology Services, Texas Association of Counties (TAC) and its County Information Resources Agency (CIRA)| Peter is considered a technologist, AI Enthusiast, and tech leader. He is also an innovative, strategic business leader with 25+ years of experience and a proven track record of building relationships with staff and customers to drive commercial growth. In this episode, Al
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Aug. 31, 2026

Season 6: Episode 10: Community-Facing Technologies in Local Government: The Role of Chatbots

Season 6: Episode 10: Community-Facing Technologies in Local Government: The Role of Chatbots A conversation with Mary Frances Coryell, Chief Revenue Officer, Citibot, Charleston, South Carolina This is part of a new series highlighting the chapters and authors of the new book, CIO Leadership for Cities & Counties – Emerging Trends and Practices, Third Edition. Mary Frances discusses how chatbots are evolving and becoming even more useful in both internal and citizen-facing applications. Mary
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Aug. 3, 2026

Season 6: Episode 9: The New Reality: When Technology Leadership Becomes Change Management

Season 6: Episode 9: The New Reality: When Technology Leadership Becomes Change Management A conversation with Rolland Kornblau, Director of Technology, City of San Bernardino With over 27 years of experience in education and local government, Rolland Kornblau shares his motivation for contributing a chapter in PTI’s new book, CIO Leadership for Cities and Counties – Emerging Trends and Practices, Revised Third Edition. You will learn what led to change management becoming one of the key areas
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July 9, 2026

Season 6: Episode 8: Accessibility in the Digital and AI Age

Season 6: Episode 8: Accessibility in the Digital and AI Age A conversation with Don Torrez, principal of Torrez Solutions, and Co-host Mary Frances Coryell, Chief Revenue Officer at CITIBOT. Don has dedicated his expertise to helping organizations build inclusive digital experiences that are accessible to all. ADA compliance is more than a regulation – millions of people depend on it. He has spent the last two decades building meaningful partnerships that move the needle—from expanding multim