On October 28, 2025, the Lincoln City Council approved Carl Steffen as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Lincoln and Lancaster County. Steffen has served as interim CIO since February 2025. His permanent appointment requires a final vote by the Lancaster County Board. If confirmed, he will take on the role immediately.
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird noted Steffen’s leadership and work in technology for local government. Steffen has worked as Enterprise System Administrator for the Information Services Department since 2022. He previously held IT positions at Cornhusker Bank and Don’t Panic Labs. He also served in the Army National Guard from 1998 to 2005…