Mike Kessenich

Mike Kessenich is a seasoned IT leader with extensive experience in business-driven information technology services. Currently serving as Chief Information Officer and previously Deputy CIO at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation since September 2016, Kessenich also holds the position of President of the Board of Directors for 211 Wisconsin. Prior roles include Deputy CIO at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Section Chief of Telecommunications Administration for the State of Wisconsin, where Kessenich managed significant contracts exceeding $200,000,000. Earlier career highlights include serving as National Accounts Manager at MCI Worldcom, focusing on telecommunications sales for government and education sectors. Kessenich's approach emphasizes recruiting, developing, and mentoring high-performance teams to achieve superior results.