By Eagle Times Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, southeastern Vermont’s non-profit community mental health agency, has promoted Warren Sergeant to Chief Information Officer.
“We are delighted to be able to recognize Warren’s significant efforts to advance HCRS’ computer systems, online security, detailed reporting and dedicated staff support through this promotion,” said HCRS Chief Operating Officer Anne Bilodeau.
Sergeant joined HCRS more than 21 years ago as a systems analyst. He was promoted to information technology manager in 2004, and then to Director of information technology in 2014, joining the agency’s senior leadership team.
He has oversight responsibilities for all of HCRS’ computer systems including maintenance, implementation, training and development. He has grown the I.T. department to seven team members in order to meet the technology needs of this $51 million organization. Most recently, Sergeant led the agency’s successful conversion to the cloud-based Microsoft 365 for its 550 employees. He has also led the organization’s enhanced computer and online systems security initiative.
Sergeant has a master’s degree in information technology management and bachelor’s degrees in computer science and industrial technology. He began his information technology career writing financial accounting and motor vehicle registration software. He gained further experience in the manufacturing industry and wrote the operator interface for industrial grinders before moving into network administration.
When Sergeant is not working, he enjoys spending time with his 12-year-old son, working on projects for his home in Charlestown, and hiking in the natural beauty that is bountiful in the area.
Founded in 1967, HCRS is a non-profit, community mental health agency serving Vermonters in Windham and Windsor counties. HCRS serves over 4,000 individuals every year through its mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities programs. The Agency provides a wide range of social services that support optimal mental health and functioning.
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