“I am excited to be working in a team made up of talented individuals all working together on behalf of Duncanville's citizens, businesses and stakeholders," Hogg said in a news release. “I am committed to improving the technologies that departments like public works, fire and police rely on to provide quality service to the community.”
As to what’s ahead, the city of about 40,000 wants to upgrade and enhance its IT infrastructure, according to the 2024-25 proposed budget. IT has a $1.4 million total budget that includes four full-time employees. Duncanville is south of Dallas.
“I and the executive leadership team are thrilled to have someone with Portia’s background, skills and talent leading our IT department,” said City Manager Douglas E. Finch. “Information technology touches every part of our operations. In this new role, Portia will work to advance and (modernize) our organization.”
Hogg’s experience includes 12 years of IT experience such as process improvement, strategic planning, software implementation and project management, according to the news release.
Her career includes roles at Lake Shore Associates, the Judicial Council of California and Pearson, according to her LinkedIn profile. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and a master’s degree from Texas A&M University, San Antonio.
