CITY OF MESA
TRAVIS CUTRIGHT TITLE : CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER LOCATION : MESA , USA
Travis Cutright is a service oriented executive , with expertise in driving strategic direction , enhancing organisational value , and steering continuous improvement . During the past 22 years , he has served in executive roles in the capacity of Chief Information Officer with City of Mesa , Director of Information Technology , as well as Vice President and Regional Business Manager in both the private and public sectors . He possesses a Masters degree in Public Management from Northern Arizona University as well as a Bachelor ’ s degree in Business Administration . He has an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School of Government .
But as Cutright points out this has all been done in the most efficient way due to the fact the City of Mesa is the largest city in the US that does not have a primary property tax .
One smart city initiative which highlights this is efficiency is how the City has partnered with schools and restaurants to collect waste and turn it into methane gas . “ We pump this natural gas back into our system and fuel our vehicles so you can see how being efficient can save the organisation money while expanding our services ,” commented Cutright .
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