J.R. Sloan

GoldenGov: State Executive of the Year

Transforming Arizona’s information security posture, J.R Sloan has set the standard for government cybersecurity. Currently serving as the Arizona Chief Information Officer and StateRAMP’s Board President, he has spearheaded the redefinition of how supply chain risks are managed for SLED governments across the country. As a co-founder of StateRAMP, a non-profit that assists government agencies with improving their cybersecurity status, Sloan. has helped design a solution that not only helps states protect their constituents but also benefits providers with a “verify once, serve many” model. He has helped save Arizona $11M annually in his spearheaded cloud migration strategy.