Rupert O. Ross, currently the IT chief for the territory's judicial branch, will replace Angelo Riddick, the acting CIO since November 2016.

Almost two years after Hurricanes Maria and Irma crippled the island territory, its CIO Angelo Riddick says reliability is key.

Commentary: U.S. Virgin Islands CIO Angleo "Tony" Riddick shares how the 2017 hurricane season tried his territory's emergency plans and continues to affect operations today.