Michael Hempel brings more than 25 years of experience to the Garden leading transformative technology initiatives across state government, nonprofit organizations and NASDAQ-listed companies. Michael is responsible for defining and executing the Garden’s IT strategy, fostering innovation and ensuring the resilience and efficiency of its digital infrastructure.
Prior to joining the Garden, Michael served as the Chief Information Officer for the Industrial Commission of Arizona, where he spearheaded significant technological advancements. He also held key roles as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Newtek Technology Solutions and Senior Director of Information Technology for the Arizona Humane Society. Michael has a bachelor of science in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix.