Danford joins North Dakota University System

(KNOX) – Thomas Danford will replace the retiring Darin King as Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Core Technology Services (CTS) beginning July 22, according to the North Dakota University System.

Danford has more than 25 years of experience in higher education. He served as the chief information officer for the Tennessee Board of Regents for 12 years, where he was responsible for the system technologies that supported 6 universities, 13 community colleges, and 26 schools of technology.

“I am thrilled to join the North Dakota University System and eager to leverage my experience within the Core Technology Services team. I am excited about the outstanding opportunities in North Dakota, not only from an IT perspective but also in fostering a collaborative environment that supports the needs of the university system and benefits the entire state,” Danford said.

Danford holds a master’s in business administration, a juris doctor, and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry along with extensive continuing education in a variety of IT/management information systems and business management topics.