Meet the Interim Chief Information Officer

Kim Gardner serves as the Interim Chief Information Officer. Kim is an accomplished IT leader with over 20 years of state government experience. Kim brings expertise in IT strategy and governance, enterprise systems integration, and budgeting with a focus on cost optimization. Skilled in vendor and contract management, Kim drives operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and value realization across technology investments. A proven collaborator, Kim excels in stakeholder engagement, aligning business and technology priorities to achieve organizational goals.

Kim earned a Masters of Community and Economic Development from the University of Central Arkansas as well as a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Prior to coming to the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Kim worked for the Arkansas Secretary of State and the Office of State Technology.

Office Overview

Technology is involved in every aspect of our lives today. Whether it is improved communications, better information access, or improved access to services, it is the DHS Office of Information Technology’s goal to leverage technology to assist DHS divisions in achieving their goals more efficiently and effectively. 

The Office of Information Technology is responsible for management, coordination, oversight, and architecting information technology solutions to support DHS strategic objectives, and to embrace a technological vision that makes us integral partners in the delivery of human services to Arkansas citizens.  OIT is responsible for all technology at DHS, from the desktop to enterprise wide solutions supporting millions of Arkansans.