Last year, McNany launched an ambitious program to convert the Corporations Division system to Windows NT from Windows 3.1. The total system upgrade also involved transitioning to new application software, training the staff and troubleshooting problems. When he saw the need for a stronger Internet presence, McNany started building a website without the benefit of any formal training in web development. The resulting site was showcased at a 1999 convention as a model for other states. McNany also oversaw Y2K readiness for the division and helped other state agencies prepare for the date change.
Most organizations turn to computer support staff as troubleshooters only.
He's brought us into the modern age, given the public greater access to information and saved the state money by implementing technology where appropriate. MacDonnell and seven co-workers from the division nominated McNany. This organization also joined in nominating McNany for Employee of the Year. Chairman Carl Kunasek, Commissioner Jim Irvin and Commissioner Bill Mundell, the three elected officials who head the Arizona Corporation Commission, publicly recognized McNany's achievement at an open meeting on May 9. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement.