Joey Ennis

Chief Information Officer

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Joey Ennis has served as the N.C. Department of Information Technology’s chief information officer for the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources since November 2025. He brings more than two decades of public service experience and a deep commitment to advancing digital capabilities across North Carolina state government.

Since joining NCDIT in 2016, Ennis has served in multiple leadership roles, including CIO for the N.C. Department of Administration, N.C. Department of Military and Veteran Affairs and N.C. State Ethics Commission from February 2023 and interim CIO beginning in 2022. He has guided major enterprise initiatives, including the department’s relocation to a new facility, enterprise-wide process improvements and the launch of artificial intelligence initiatives to streamline operations and improve service delivery.

Throughout his career, he has focused on improving government services through technology, advocating for modernization, and simplifying business processes. His earlier service includes roles at the N.C. Department of Transportation, where he supported Y2K readiness and the Rail Division; the Department of Commerce, where he implemented its first fully web-based visitor fulfillment and call tracking system; and the N.C. Department of Administration, where he developed and maintained mission-critical applications supporting multiple divisions. 

Ennis, a graduate of Johnston Community College with certifications from NC State University, consistently leverages his education and training to advance technology solutions across state government.