Gov. Huntsman has named Stephen J.Fletcher, who's currently serving as the CIO for the US Dept. of Education, as the new CIO for the State of Utah. I think this is a great choice. Having served in the public sector, he won't have any fanasies about "private sector thinking" but he'll also be used to having the authority and autonomy needed to get things done. I expect him to kick butt and take names. Here's the press release: