Richard Semple

Professional Experience

I have over 25 years of experience using IT solutions to help organizations become more efficient, find new solutions, gain more intelligence from existing data, link disparate systems, and improve customer service. From my background in programming and web design, to geographic information systems, public safety systems, IT operations, and IT management, I am well-versed in what technology can do for organizations. I now put that knowledge to work while managing processes, people, and complex IT systems.


Currently, I am the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Williamson County, Texas (Wikipedia | Home Page), one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. My job is to manage the County-wide information systems and services that support 24x7x365 operations. I work with an incredibly talented and fun staff in Technology Services as well as with great partners in other departments in the County and in other organizations.