ITS Leadership

Information Technology Services delivers sustainable, accessible, and innovative technology solutions that help Roadrunners succeed. Led by the CIO and a team of executive-level IT professionals, ITS staff members are distributed among multiple teams, including Application Services, Client Services, Fiscal & Budget Planning, Networking & Infrastructure, and Security & Asset Management.

Our primary strategic themes – Security, Innovation, Student Success, Sustainability, and Reliability – reflect our commitment to providing ubiquitous, secure services and systems that are always on and always there when you need them to empower student success.

Kevin Taylor, Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice President for Information Technology Services

Kevin Taylor is MSU Denver’s Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice President for Information Technology Services. Previously serving as both Interim CIO/AVP of ITS and Director of Application Services, Kevin originally joined ITS Application Services in October 2014, as Associate Director, because he was drawn to the University’s urban location and its focus on student-centered education. Prior to coming to MSU Denver, Kevin served as the Director of Information Technology and CIO at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Mike Hart, Chief Information Security Officer and Executive Director of Cybersecurity & Data Assurance

Mike Hart is the Chief Information Security Officer and Executive Director of Cybersecurity & Data Assurance. He joined MSU Denver in 2011, with previous information technology leadership experience in the U.S. Air Force, and the telecommunications, banking, and tolling industries. He earned his B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Regis University.

Kerry Marble, Director of Business Operations

Kerry Marble serves as the Director of Business Operations for Information Technology Services. In this role, she focuses on financial management, process improvement, expense control, asset management, and human resource administration. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wayne State University specializing in Finance. Throughout her career, she has delivered exceptional results working in fast-paced, dynamic, global business environments. Kerry joined MSU Denver in 2018 as the Fiscal Manager and has served as the Director since 2021.

Anna-Liisa Breit (she/her/they/them), Director of Client Services

As Director of Client Services, Anna-Liisa oversees our teams that provide phone and walk-up support at our Service Desk, deployment and repair of client devices, deskside support, client system engineering, and AV support in learning spaces (classrooms and labs). Additionally, she oversees IT service management processes and is ITIL v 4 certified.

Anna-Liisa grew up along the Front Range and has her undergrad degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She joined MSU Denver IT Services in 2017 and has been a manager and associate director within the division.