On Friday, June 23, 2023, Governor Kay Ivey announced the retirement of Secretary Marty Redden from the Alabama Office of Information Technology (OIT) after 16 years of dedicated service to the State of Alabama. Governor Ivey also announced the appointment of Daniel Urquhart as the new Secretary of OIT.

Mr. Urquhart has served the State of Alabama for more than two decades with the past three years serving as Deputy Secretary of OIT. Governor Ivey stated, “The State of Alabama is fortunate to have someone as uniquely qualified as Daniel Urquhart step up to lead OIT. Daniel brings a wealth of high-level experience that I have no doubt will lead to even greater technological advancements and protections for the State of Alabama. He has big shoes to fill, but I have no doubt that he will hit the ground running and be an excellent addition to Team Ivey.”

“I am deeply honored that Governor Ivey has offered me the opportunity to serve on her cabinet and lead the Office of Information Technology,” said Mr. Urquhart. “Secretary Redden has done a tremendous job with the agency during his tenure, and I plan to build on the success and vision of his leadership. OIT is anchored by a highly skilled, technical workforce, and I am humbled to work with such dedicated people who provide services to state agencies, commissions, boards, and the citizens of Alabama.”

Mr. Urquhart’s appointment as Secretary of OIT is effective July 1, 2023.