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Helping busy CIOs work on the stuff they wish they had time for
As a local government CIO, you're constantly balancing cybersecurity risks, outdated infrastructure, limited budgets, and high service expectations—all while trying to lead strategic change. Not to mention driving new Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives. But with staffing shortages, bureaucratic roadblocks, and relentless demands, it’s easy to feel stuck in survival mode with no capacity to work on the stuff that will actually elevate you and your team out of this cycle.
That’s where LGOV comes in.
We provide executive mentoring and strategic consulting designed specifically for busy government IT leaders. Our proven High-Performing Government IT Framework helps you create an efficient, innovative, and resilient IT organization—without adding more to your plate.
How We Help CIOs Like You
IT Leadership Mentoring & Development – Personalized mentoring for CIOs and leadership teams to advance vision, culture, structure, and processes.
Organizational Maturity & Development – IT isn’t just technology; it’s a business. We help build vision, values, stakeholder alignment, communications plans, strategy, and performance management for long-term success.
High-Performing Government IT Framework – Our proven, right-sized approach ensures your IT department is aligned, efficient, and delivering measurable value.
The Results?
Reduce Overload & Burnout – Get clarity on priorities and a roadmap for success.
Strengthen Cybersecurity & Compliance – Minimize risks without adding unnecessary complexity.
Modernize Legacy Systems – Achieve smart, cost-effective transformation.
Attract & Retain Top IT Talent – Build a stronger, more engaged team.
Business and IT Alignment - Stakeholder driven governance, strategy, and planning.
Secure Funding & Prove IT’s Value – Gain executive buy-in with clear ROI strategies.
You don’t have to navigate IT leadership alone. Let’s simplify your challenges and help you lead with confidence.
📅 Schedule a Strategy Call Today to start building a high-performing IT organization that delivers more—without burning out.
Recommendations
Len De Groot, Director of Informaiton Technology
It’s rare to come across someone like Steve — someone who not only has a deep and broad understanding of IT leadership but also has the heart of a true mentor. His guidance has had a critical impact my approach to management, shaping how I lead today and how I hope to grow in the future.
Steve remains a steady presence in my professional life. We meet regularly to catch up and discuss any tough decisions I may be trying to navigate. He’s always there with patience, clarity, and wisdom that never feels forced. He listens, he challenges, and offers insight rooted in experience.
Our paths first crossed at an IT professional organization (CCISDA). When I was hired as IT Director in Calaveras County, Steve reached out and offered to help if I ever had questions. That’s when I began working closely with Steve. He didn’t just offer advice— he offered his time, his attention, and his support. From the start, he was incredibly generous, and I learned a tremendous amount from him.
We covered a lot of ground in those early conversations, including governance, process improvement, culture and more. But some of the most lasting impacts came from tools he shared that helped formulate my strategic planning. I use them continually and have shared versions of them with my management team as examples of how they could develop strategies for their groups.
Looking back, I can see how his influence changed things for me, for the department, and for how I lead. I’m incredibly grateful for Steve’s passion, knowledge, and willingness to share.
If you're a current or aspiring IT leader, know this: mentors like Steve don’t come around often. His experience is vast, his advice is grounded, and his support is real. He’s one of the best resources I’ve had in my professional life.
Lee Gerney, Chief Technology Officer
When I was promoted to IT Director for Yolo County, I began working directly with Steve. Honestly, stepping into the role was a bit overwhelming at first, but Steve was a wealth of information and extremely generous with his time.
In those early months, our conversations spanned governance, continuous process improvement, and demand management—but the most impactful topic was culture. Prior to Steve’s mentorship, I hadn’t fully appreciated the role organizational culture plays in shaping success, and it had been an area of neglect within the department. Steve emphasized that culture is the foundation upon which change—and really everything else—rests. His insight helped me identify a clear path forward for the department and transformed how I approached leadership.
I deeply appreciate Steve’s passion, knowledge, and genuine willingness to help. Although he is now retired, we continue to keep in contact, and whenever I am struggling with an issue or simply need grounded advice, Steve is always willing to lend a listening ear. His wisdom and openness have been instrumental in shaping the leader I am today and the leader I aspire to be in the future.
If you are a seasoned IT leader, a new leader, or an aspiring leader, you won’t find too many others out there like Steve—someone with such a diverse breadth of knowledge and experience, paired with a true willingness to mentor through both the good times and the hard times. Steve is an invaluable resource.
Kelven Leverett, IT Government, Risk, and Compliance Analyst
I’ve had the privilege of being mentored by Steve during my transition into my Information Security role within local government, and his impact on my professional growth has been exceptional. From the beginning, Steve served as a guiding light, helping me define and pursue meaningful goals, many of which were outlined in the goal-setting plan we created together through the ISACA Mentorship Program.
Steve brings a rare combination of deep experience and outstanding communication skills. He helped me strengthen my personal brand and taught me how to build influence even when I lacked formal authority. Because of his mentorship, I’ve been able to grow much faster and gain confidence in navigating complex organizational dynamics, forming strategic relationships, and leading key initiatives.
This mentorship not only benefited me personally, but it also strengthened the County’s security program by helping me become a more effective and strategic security leader. Steve doesn’t just give advice. He helps you see the bigger picture, stay focused, and act with intention.
I’m truly grateful for the role he’s played in my development and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a mentor in cybersecurity, leadership, or professional growth.
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