Springfield hires new department head

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Ben Geeding is scheduled to start Aug. 31 as director of the city of Springfield's Information Systems Department.

The city of Springfield has named the next director of its Information Systems Department.

Ben Geeding is scheduled to start Aug. 31 in the role, according to a news release. Previous IS Director Neil Slagle retired earlier this year. 

As IS head, Geeding will oversee a department that serves roughly 2,500 employees across 22 departments, located in more than 100 facilities. The department supports nearly 400 software systems.

“This position is critical in leading the city’s technology needs, including those that directly affect our daily operations,” City Manager David Cameron said in the release. “We are thrilled that Ben is joining our team and look forward to putting his wealth of experience and knowledge to work for Springfield.”

Geeding joins the city of Springfield from his position as director of cybersecurity and IT operations for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas. He previously served as chief information security officer for Harle Dane Group, and his experience includes serving as IT operations portfolio manager for the city of Dallas.

“I'm honored to be joining the city of Springfield. This is a community that takes stewardship seriously, and I look forward to bringing that same care to the systems the city and its residents depend on,” Geeding said in the release.

Geeding's salary will be $210,000, according to the release.