Meet Our Leadership Team

Indiana Office of Technology, Chief Information Officer Warren Lenard was appointed by Governor Mike Braun in March 2025. Lenard is a senior IT executive who has worked for organizations of all sizes in vertical markets such as retail, entertainment and media, legal and, most recently, automotive financial services. He serves as a mentor for up-and-coming leaders, is a major supporter of women’s leadership organizations and is active in various councils and charitable causes.

Prior to joining IOT, Lenard served as the Chief Information Officer for the Byrider automotive dealerships. During his time at Byrider, Lenard led the IT organization through organizational, technological and cultural change touching all aspects of the business as well as company culture.

In addition to corporate IT roles, Lenard serves as the President and SIM Enclave Chair of the Indianapolis Chapter of The Society for Information Management. He also is a member of the City of Carmel IT Advisory Committee and has worked with Butler  University in advisory and coaching capacities.

Indiana Office of Technology, Chief Technology Officer Dave Fox began his new role in November 2020. In this role, Fox leads enterprise technology vision and strategy for the State of Indiana, ensuring technology and innovation are aligned with agency - business outcomes.

In previous roles with IOT, Fox served as the Deputy Chief Technology Officer and an Enterprise Architect. Dave was responsible for evaluating emerging technology, developing standards, mentoring, and advising on major IT procurements.

Before joining Indiana Office of Technology in July 2013, Fox served in many different IT roles for 13 years with the Indiana State Lottery, gaining a wide breadth of IT knowledge. Fox started his career in desktop support, but transitioned into system administration, application development and eventually into IT management. He was instrumental in leading State IT consolidation and privatizing IT operations.

Fox holds an Associate Degree in Computer Technology from Vincennes University, along with a combination of 25 years of IT experience and more than 20 years of serving state government.

Indiana Office of Technology, Chief Information Security Officer Hemant Jain started at IOT in May 2018 and brought with him more than 23 years of IT, Security, Portfolio/Project Management and Customer Service delivery experience from various industries and sectors.

This breadth of experience serving in various roles across numerous industries brings significant value to the always important task of protecting our state through technology solutions as well as through effective policy.

Jain and his security team work with agency partners, the Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity and other elected official offices, taking Indiana cyber protection to the Next Level.

Jain was named State Cybersecurity Leader of the Year in 2019 by StateScoop, which honor the projects and people driving state government technology and cybersecurity across the country.

Indiana Office of Technology, Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Wilson has worked for the state for 13 years and has been in his position at IOT since 2019.

Wilson’s role is to develop strategies and financial models to ensure IOT delivers cost effective services to our partner agencies. The fiscal team is responsible for all of IOT’s financial activities including procurement, billing, accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.

Wilson finds it exciting that IOT offers our partner agencies the technology solutions they need to deliver services to our fellow Hoosiers. He’s inspired by the level of talent and in-depth knowledge IOT employees exhibit time and time again working with customers. Every employee is critical to the success of IOT’s mission.

Wilson is from Lafayette, Indiana and would like to go to Mallorca, Spain someday and participate in a cycling training camp.

Indiana Office of Technology, Chief Relationship and Delivery Officer Chris Henderson joined IOT bringing more than two decades of state government and consulting experience. Henderson began his public service career in 2003 with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and went on to serve in roles across multiple agencies, including the Indiana State Park Inns Authority, Department of Education, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Indiana Office of Technology and the Department of Workforce Development.

Before returning to IOT, Henderson worked in government consulting, focusing on CIO advisory, risk and cybersecurity, and cost‑containment strategies. His deep background in both state operations and strategic IT consulting positions him to strengthen partnerships with agencies and enhance the value of the services delivered to Hoosiers.

Henderson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Indiana University Indianapolis and a master’s degree in information and communication sciences from Ball State University.

Before her appointment, Cardwell served as Deputy GIO of Programs and Outreach, guiding major IGIO initiatives such as the annual Data Harvest, State Imagery and Elevation Programs, and statewide partnership efforts. She previously worked more than 20 years in the private sector applying GIS across government, utilities, airports, and defense, and later served as Director of Geoinformatics at the Polis Center at Indiana University Indianapolis.

Cardwell has been an active leader within the Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC), including serving as board member and president. She holds degrees from Michigan State University and George Mason University, a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from Indiana University, and maintains PMP and GISP certifications.