2009 Winner Profile
Mine Safety and Health Administration
- Project Description: In response to a series of mine disasters, MSHA deployed a satellite-based communication system that provides voice and data access from within a mine. The technology enables fast communication in the event of a mine disaster, saving lives.
- Project type: Network
- Business Functions: Accounting & finance, Customer service/support, IT operations
- Business Goal: Operational
- CIO: $model.cio100.cioFirstName Fesak, Director, Program Evaluation & Information Resources
- CEO: Michael Davis, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations
- Headquarters: Arlington, Va.
- Industry: Government
- Revenue (2008): $336 million
- Website: www.msha.gov/

