The Office of the CIO provides the vision and leadership in information technology necessary to advance the university's mission and strategic plan.

The mission of the CIO is to offer direction and support for the effective application and integration of information technology to improve the teaching, learning, research, and administrative environment of the university.

The CIO reports to C.L. Max Nikias, executive vice president and provost.

Chief Information Officer
Ilee Rhimes, chief information officer and vice provost

Jenise Evans, executive assistant to the CIO

Leyla Ezdinli, special projects manager for the CIO

Senior Staff

Technology-Enhanced Learning
Susan Metros, deputy CIO and associate vice provost

Information Technology
Russell Kaurloto, deputy CIO and executive director

High-Performance Computing and Communications
TBD, deputy CIO and executive director

High-Performance Computing and Communications
Maureen Dougherty, acting chief technology officer

External Networking Group (Colocation, Pacific Wave, Los Nettos)
Celeste Anderson, director

USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Sam Gustman, chief technology officer

Information Security
Robert Lau, director

ITS Administration

Communications and Marketing
Kevin Durkin, director

Finance and Administration
Mike Ockwig, senior business officer

Human Resources
Tracy Kerr, director

IT Policies and Services
Kay Ferdinandsen, director