Beaufort County names Martin Stevens chief information officer

Beaufort County named Martin Stevens as its new chief information officer. Stevens brings more than 20 years of technology leadership experience in the public and private sectors. In his new role, he will lead the county’s information technology departments, with a focus on modernizing systems, strengthening cybersecurity and improving residents’ access to county services.

Stevens most recently served as chief information officer for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Office of Early Learning within the Florida Department of Education. In those roles, he led technology modernization initiatives, including cross-agency digital transformations, enterprise resource planning overhauls and critical infrastructure projects supporting statewide public services.

A U.S. Army veteran, Stevens served seven years in military aviation as a rotary-wing aircraft mechanic with the 101st Aviation Brigade. He said that experience helped shape his leadership approach, emphasizing disciplined operations, teamwork and accountability.

Stevens holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University. His professional credentials include Project Management Professional, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Kotter Change Management and Certified Contract Manager certifications.

According to Stevens, “A strong digital foundation gives a community the agility to grow responsibly while protecting its core operations. My focus will be on modernizing our systems, strengthening cybersecurity, and ensuring every technology investment directly serves the people who call Beaufort County home.”