Borough of State College
Craig Bowser has over 25 years of experience in information technology, currently serving as IT Manager, Technical Team Lead, and Systems Analyst at the Borough of State College since October 2004. Prior to this role, a diverse set of positions was held at AccuWeather from April 1997 to July 2004, evolving from Help Desk Technician to PC Desktop Administrator and Windows Server Administrator. Educational qualifications include a degree from Penn State University and certifications as Certified Government CIO (CGCIO) and Information Technology Executive from The Government Technology Institute and The Technology Leadership Academy at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, respectively.
Borough of State College
State College Borough's mission is to enhance the quality of life by fostering a safe, vibrant, diverse, and sustainable community, by providing quality, innovative, cost effective services; and by allocating resources efficiently with professionalism, integrity, transparency, and accountability. The Manager, Thomas J. Fountaine, II, is appointed by Council and serves as the chief executive officer of the Borough. The Manager and Assistant Borough Secretary provide direct support for Council. The general administration staff also includes the Assistant Borough Manager, Human Resources Director, Purchasing/Risk Management Director, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, Communications and Grants Coordinator, and two Staff Assistants. The general administration staff is charged to provide support for all Borough operating departments and general management of the day-to-day operations. The Borough's operating departments include Finance, Information Technology, Ordinance Enforcement & Public Health, Parking, Police, Planning & Community Development, Public Works, and Tax. State College residents also receive services from the Centre Region Council of Governments, which oversees building code enforcement, library services, parks and recreation services, and regional planning; as well as Alpha Fire Company, Centre Area Transportation Authority, Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority, State College Water Authority, and University Area Joint Authority.