Chris Chirgwin
Chief Information Officer, County of Santa Barbara
Helping people, organizations and systems achieve full potential.
I believe in being authentic – who I am in my personal life is who I am in my work life. Faith and family come first, which are foundational for my passion in making a positive difference in the lives of others.
I’ve always had a bent toward business and leadership as well as an interest in technology. Leadership comes natural to me, whether it’s at work, coaching youth soccer or directing non-profit boards. I thrive when I’m growing and leading teams.
I have a love for learning and am continuously seeking to explore and discover new ideas, insights, and skills. My ultimate purpose and passion are to make a significant and positive impact in my community and in the lives of people.
•• CORE STRENGTHS, (Strengths Finder 2.0 top 5) Learner, Achiever, Discipline, Responsibility, Focus
• LEADERSHIP THEMES: Strategic Execution through Influence.
#192: From Forms to Freedom: Building Digital Services That Citizens Actually Want
Featuring: Soumam Debgupta , CTO, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Rob Lloyd , CTO, City of Seattle Chris Chirgwin , CIO, County of Santa Barbara In this episode, you’ll learn: How Washington State DS...
#179: Richard McHattie, Chris Chirgwin, Mike Hojnicki, Don Ingle - Transforming the Resident Experience: Insights from Top County CIOs
EPISODE DESCRIPTION Richard McHattie, CIO of Maricopa County, Chris Chirgwin, CIO of Santa Barbara County, Mike Hojnicki, CTO of New Castle County, and Don Ingle, Industry Executive Advisor from SAP, share valuable insights i...
Ep.172 Creating a Transformational IT Culture in Santa Barbara County with Chris Chirgwin, CIO, Santa Barbara County
Chris Chirgwin is the first Chief Information Officer for Santa Barbara County. Now you may know Chris from his remarkable journey in the news as the former CEO of Lanspeed, an IT services firm headquartered in Santa Barbara ...