After searching externally for a new CIO, the University of Texas at Dallas settled on an internal candidate who’s also an alum for the position. James B. Gary, the university’s assistant vice president for information resources, was named to the top technology post today. Gary has worked for UT Dallas since 1998, when he joined the organization as a Unix systems admin. Prior to joining UT Dallas, he was a physicist in John Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab, taught astronomy at Richland Community College in Richardson, Texas, and practiced chemistry at Scientech in Carrollton, Texas. Arrowhead General Insurance Agency announced yesterday that it promoted its SVP of information systems, Stephen Boyd, to CIO. Boyd has worked for the San Diego, Calif.-based company since 1995 in a variety of functions, including underwriting, marketing and technology.Jim Haggarty joined design software company Quark as its new CIO. He reports to Ray Schiavone, president and CEO of the Denver-based company. Haggarty previously worked for Arbortext (now owned by Parametric Technology Corp.) as its vice president of IT, for Domtar Gypsum as its CIO, and for Domtar Inc. as a director of systems development. The 30-year IT veteran began his career with Bayer in Montreal. The Crider Center for Mental Health in Wentzville, Mo. promoted Mark Snowden to CIO. Snowden has worked for the company for nine years, most recently as its director of management information systems. Related content Feature New US CIO appointments, March 2023 Congratulations to these 'movers and shakers' recently hired or promoted into a new chief information officer role. By Martha Heller Mar 08, 2023 22 mins CIO Careers IT Leadership Interview From CIO to CEO: XPO’s Mario Harik on leveling up Since joining XPO in 2011 as CIO, Mario Harik has worked alongside founder Brad Jacobs to create a $7.7 billion business that has technology innovation in its DNA. Now he’s running the show, thanks in part to a keen understanding of how IT can By Martha Heller Mar 01, 2023 7 mins CEO CIO IT Leadership Interview Bijoy Sagar on driving digital transformation at Bayer and beyond The chief IT and digital transformation officer discusses the €44 billion ($48 billion) global company’s growth and innovation strategy — and how CIOs can prep their orgs to succeed. By Martha Heller Feb 15, 2023 7 mins Digital Transformation IT Leadership Feature United Airlines gives employees the digital tools to make customers happy CIO Jason Birnbaum discusses the chapters of the airline’s customer experience transformation story. By Martha Heller Jan 25, 2023 8 mins Travel and Hospitality Industry Employee Experience Digital Transformation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe