Information Systems

This division is responsible for all information technology services necessary to support the department. These responsibilities include information systems and technology planning, project development and implementation, technical support, network planning and administration, procurement assistance, and Gates Grant planning.

The Information Systems Division provides services for Department of State offices located in the William R. Snodgrass Tower, the State Capitol, and the Tennessee State Library and Archives buildings in downtown Nashville. In addition to these offices, Information Systems staff provides services to regional and public libraries located across the state of Tennessee.

• Joni Kies, Director of Information Systems (Joni.Kies@state.tn.us)
  (615) 532-8467
• Greg Harris, Assistant Director of Information Systems (Greg.Harris@state.tn.us)
  (615) 532-9518
• Gary Scott, Information Systems Manager (Gary.Scott@state.tn.us)
  (615) 741-0514
• Amanda Sparks, System Administrator – Charitable Solicitations and Gaming (Amanda.Sparks@state.tn.us)
  (615) 253-2888
• Brian Hockett, Systems Administrator-UCCMS (Brian.Hockett@state.tn.us)
  (615) 253-3042
• Diana Eastes , Administrative Services Assistant (Diana.Eastes@state.tn.us)
  (615) 253-4888
• Eli Yoder, Information Systems Coordinator (Eli.Yoder@state.tn.us)
  (615) 741-9909
• Lisa Walker, Network Services Manager (Lisa.Walker@state.tn.us)
  (615) 532-4894
• Barry Summer, Network Services Consultant (Barry.Summer@state.tn.us )
• Brad Leek, Network Services Consultant (Brad.Leek@state.tn.us)
• Gina Walker, Network Services Consultant (Gina.G.Walker@state.tn.us)
• Melanie Estal, Network Services Consultant (Melanie.Estal@state.tn.us)

• Steve Griffy, Information Systems Manager - Elections (Steve.Griffy@state.tn.us)
  (615) 532-7291