IT Department Receives Excellence in County Government Award

The North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) recognized the Cass County Information Technology Department on Monday, Oct. 27, during its 2025 Annual Conference in Bismarck. The annual Excellence in County Government Awards honor individuals and departments that demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership and service for the benefit of all North Dakota counties.

In the County Employee category, Cass County Information Technology Director Bob Henderson and his department were honored for their continued efforts to strengthen the security and performance of Cass County's computer network. The department routinely tests and evaluates its systems - even simulating power outages at the main data center - to ensure services can be restored quickly and without incident.

Alongside these technical achievements, Henderson also fosters a strong workplace culture, organizing morale-building activities both inside and outside the office. He and his team were nominated by Cass County Administrator Robert Wilson on behalf of Cass County.

"This award isn't just about one person. It's about a team that shows up every day ready to solve problems, adapt to changes and keep things running - even when the work is invisible," Henderson said. "Whether it's staying late to restore service, protecting our systems from new threats, or rolling out technology that helps the county serve residents better - our team does it because we care about this community."

The NDACo Annual Conference is an educational and networking event held each October. The two-day gathering brings together more than 500 officials, guests and vendors from across the state.