Intelligence community to get CIO

President Barack Obama has picked a CIO for the intelligence community

Former CIA CIO Al Tarasiuk is President Barack Obama's pick to become CIO for the intelligence community.

“Al is well known for his leadership in information sharing and intelligence integration, and his experience, distinguished career and dedication to duty will greatly benefit the entire Intelligence Community,” said Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper in announcing President Barack Obama's intention to appoint Tarasiuk.

Tarasiuk served as CIA’s CIO from 2005 to 2010, and was director of the CIA’s Information Service Center prior to that.