About Our Team

The Who and Why of FCDC

While Franklin County Data Center's origins can be traced back to Ohio laws passed more than 50 years ago—in an era of mainframes and punch cards—our team today is energized by a vibrant vision of a digital-first future for our County colleagues and the local communities they serve. But to be the best partners on this 21st century journey, we must first be clear about who we are and why we are here.

To learn more about FCDC's "why," our recent accomplishments, and who we aspire to be, check out the most recent business plan, operations report, and our Vision, Mission, and Core Values below.

Vision

The trusted enterprise technology service provider.

Mission

Through collaboration and innovation, provide cost-effective business-driven technology solutions that enable our partner agencies to offer services to the people and businesses of Franklin County.

  • We believe exceptional technology solutions enable agencies to provide better services to the residents and businesses of Franklin County.
  • We believe every resident of Franklin County deserves secure, efficient, and effective services delivered through innovative technology.
  • We believe the Data Center's most important resource is our people and our diverse and inclusive environment is a key to our success.
  • We believe we are a critical part of ensuring every citizen receives the services and resources to not only survive but thrive.

Core Values

  • People — We understand that our most important resource is our people.
  • Operate — We operate in a transparent and professional manner built on trust, respect, unity, and honored commitments.
  • Relationships — We invest in collaboration and partnership by dedicating resources, time and effort to building lasting relationships with our partner agencies.
  • Responsible — We are good stewards of our resources and are accountable to one another.
  • Character — We recognize great personal character as well as work results, understanding that "how we do it" is as important as "what we do".
  • Focus — We understand that information technology is evolving. We continually seek improvement and implementation of industry best practices.
  • Diversity — We embrace diversity and inclusivity as key components of our success.

Adam Frumkin

Adam J. Frumkin, MBA, CGCIO, PMP

Adam Frumkin on LinkedInChief Information Officer, Franklin County Data Center

Adam Frumkin is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in developing, directing, and executing business transformation and strategic initiatives. He has a proven track record of collaborating with executives to provide clarity in strategic decision-making while leveraging technology to drive business process improvements.

 

Adam’s expertise spans various critical areas, including strategic planning, cultural and organizational development, emotional intelligence, process reengineering, enterprise system implementations, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

 

In addition to leading FCDC as CIO, Mr. Frumkin also serves in local and national leadership roles, including:
  • Vice Chair for the NACo County Technology Advisory Committee (C-TAC)
  • Vice Chair the NACo Finance, Pensions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee
  • Vice Chair for the NACo FutureTech Subcommittee
  • Member of the NACo Information Technology Standing Committee
  • Fusion Learning Partners Board of Directors
  • Leadership Council Chair to the Public Technology Institute (PTI) Executive Committee
  • Steering Committee Member – Franklin County Digital Equity Coalition

Awards

  • 2024 StateScoop – Local Smart County Executive of the Year
  • 2023 Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers by Government Technology
  • 2021 StateScoop – Local Smart County Executive of the Year
  • 2021 Columbus Business First – BizTech Executive of the Year

 

Executive Leadership Team

Trevor Cansler
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Trevor Cansler on LinkedIn

  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Server, Data Center, and Cloud Infrastructure
  • Wired and Wireless Networks
  • Database Administration
  • Telephony and Collaboration
  • PC Standards, Imaging, and App Distribution
  • Help Desk and 24×7 On-Call

Kara Cruikshank
Chief of Staff

Kara Cruikshank on LinkedIn

  • Act as main consultant to CIO
  • Strategic Partnerships and Communication
  • Operational Excellence and Project Management
  • Decision Support and Stakeholder Engagement

Kassy Franz
Chief People Officer (CPO)

Kassy Franz on LinkedIn

  • Talent Management (Attract, Retain, and Develop Human Capital)
  • Benefits
  • Training and Development
  • Employee and Workplace Administration
  • Records Management

Julie Lust
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Julie Lust on LinkedIn

  • FCDC Financial Management
  • Franklin County IT Procurement Management
  • Financial Services Compliance
  • Franklin County IT Governance, Risk and Asset Management
  • Vendor Management

Nikki Milburn
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Nikki Milburn on LinkedIn

  • Security Engineering and Technology
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Security Operations Center
  • Data Loss Prevention

John Proffitt
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

John Proffitt on LinkedIn

  • Government Experience (GX) Digital Services
  • GX Development: Custom digital solutions design and development
  • GX Platforms: Commercial digital solutions and support
  • GX Concourse: One Franklin County public digital content and services
  • Business Analysis
  • Project Management