Ron Stalnaker Email Address

Chief Information Officer

Georgia Southern University is a large-scale, small-feel public research university offers practical knowledge in more than 100 degree programs in business, education, science, engineering, technology and the arts.

In 17+ years of technology experience, Ron has been a leader, an employee and a client. He started his career working for IBM Global Services, where he led, designed, and managed technology projects for a wide range of clients including major corporations, state and local government, K-12 education and non-profits. His primary focus included web and mobile development, ERP implementations and fraud detection, risk and compliance. After IBM, he moved to higher education where he served in multiple leadership positions at a major university in Georgia. His current position is the Associate CIO where he helped set and manage the University’s IT strategy. He helped lead team that was awarded the Innovation of the Year Award by the Technology Association of Georgia for developing location-based services that combined role-based mobile applications and big data analytics. Ron is passionate about technology and always looking for ways to improve efficiencies and push the envelope. He’s seen firsthand how important technology can be to a business and what impact it can have when it is planned, managed and executed properly. Outside of work… When he is not in the office he is spending time with his wife and two sons. He is an avid outdoorsman and loves introducing hunting and fish to his two sons. If he is not duck hunting or fishing, you can find him on family camping trips throughout the south. He is an active member in a number of industry organizations, a member of the board of the Guido Bible Institute and is a former field goal kicker for Georgia Southern University where he stays active in the Eagle Football Alumni Association. He is currently pursuing his Executive MBA at Auburn University.