Before joining DHS, Cummiskey served as chief information officer for the state of Arizona. He chaired several key executive initiatives, including the Governorâs Council on 2-1-1, the Governorâs IT Security Advisory Committee, the Arizona Steering Committee on Education Data, and the Stateâs Information Technology Authorization Committee. In addition to serving as a member of the Governorâs Cabinet, Cummiskey also served on the Governorâs Homeland Security and Childrenâs Sub Cabinet groups.
Cummiskey was elected to the Arizona State Legislature at age 26 and served in the House and Senate from 1991 through 2002. During his tenure in the Senate, Cummiskey held various leadership posts, including assistant floor leader.
Cummiskey holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Arizona State University.