CISO appointment
Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) appoints Gwen Gann as State Chief Information Security Officer
Gwen Gann is the State Chief Information Security Officer of Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech). Gwen joins from HealthFirst, where they served as Technology Director.
Records: Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) · Gwen Gann
| Person | Gwen Gann |
|---|---|
| New role | State Chief Information Security Officer |
| Company | Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) |
| Previous role | Technology Director, HealthFirst |
| Announced | September 18, 2026 |
| Source | govtech.com |
What this move signals
Gwen Gann, formerly technology director at HealthFirst, has been named Washington State's next CISO at Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), succeeding Ralph Johnson who retired earlier in September 2026. Her first day in the role was Wednesday, according to state officials.
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