FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Lynnwood Selects New IT Director
Drew Burnett to oversee the Information Technology Department

LYNNWOOD, WA (May 9, 2017) - On Monday, May 8, 2017, the Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved Mayor Nicola Smith's appointment of Drew Burnett to serve as the City's new Director of Information Technology.

Mayor Nicola Smith and the Lynnwood City Council welcome IT Director Drew Burnett and his wife Chelsea. Director Burnett is pictured in the front row along with Finance Director Sonja Springer, Community Development Director Paul Krauss, his wife Chelsea, and Assistant City Administrator Art Ceniza.

"Director Burnett has the technical experience and the leadership skills to lead our talented group of IT professionals," said Mayor Nicola Smith. "I'm confident that Drew will be an excellent addition to my leadership team and help our City move towards innovation and excellence."

Director Burnett comes to the City of Lynnwood with over 16 years of Information Technology experience. Most recently he served as the Director of Information Technology for the non-profit Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona.

"Lynnwood is emerging as a leader in the Northwest," said Director Burnett. "There are a lot of great things we can accomplish and I'm looking forward to connecting IT to our City's community initiatives." 

Director Burnett is a native of Kentucky, by way of Arizona, and he holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management. The City of Lynnwood has been without a permanent Information Technology Director since last November, when Jim Kelley returned to his home state of Colorado with his family.

About City of Lynnwood

Incorporated in 1959, Lynnwood is the economic hub of South Snohomish County. Situated at the convergence of interstates I- 5 and I-405, Lynnwood’s accessibility, variety of housing and employment options, colleges and outstanding park system attract a wide variety of businesses and residents. For its diverse population of more than 36,000, Lynnwood is a great place to live, work and play. Lynnwood Moving Forward: Our Community Vision – the City will be a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant community with engaged citizens and accountable government. Lynnwood is…a great deal more!

Contact:

Julie Moore, Public Affairs Officer
jmoore@LynnwoodWA.gov
425-670-5023

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