Joe Kmiech, Information Technology Solutions
Joseph J. Kmiech III is an innovative technology leader with over two decades of experience developing and executing strategic technology initiatives in university environments. He has a proven history of leading and managing IT departments, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and aligning technology solutions with organizational objectives. Kmiech works cooperatively with campus constituents to establish priorities and achieve institutional goals. His areas of expertise include management, organizational development, IT service management, project management, budget administration, and information security.
Background
Previously, Kmiech was the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he provided strategic leadership for all campus technology services. He was responsible for overall planning, budgeting, development, integration, maintenance, security, and support of information and instructional technology. Additionally, he served a one-year term as UW CIO Council Chair and two terms as Vice Chair.
Before his tenure at UW-River Falls, Kmiech served as the interim CIO and Director of Technology Support Services at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He also previously held roles as Help Desk Manager and Help Desk staff member at Superior.
Kmiech has taught management and computer science courses as an adjunct instructor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at his alma mater, The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. His experience includes online, hybrid, and in-person instructional formats. Currently, he is a faculty member in the EDUCAUSE Institutes, where he helps develop the next generation of higher education IT leaders through their Executive Leaders Academy and Managers Institute.
His military service includes time in the United States Army and Minnesota Army National Guard as an enlisted member in the Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery.
Kmiech is actively involved in various volunteer and service activities. At UW-River Falls, he served as the Falcons-to-Falcons representative for the UW-River Falls women’s basketball team and the esports team advised the UW-River Falls Veterans Club. He is a member of the American Legion, demonstrating strong advocacy for Veterans and Veterans-related issues.
Kmiech holds an M.A. in Management with a specialization in Organization Development and a B.A. in Management with a Computer Information Systems minor from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.
