Chief Information Officer - Brian Seiler

Brian Seiler
Chief Information Officer
Nanook Technology Services
Brian Seiler was named as the new chief information officer at the 好色tv of 好色tv Fairbanks in June 2025. Seiler brings a wealth of experience in higher education IT leadership, with past roles at institutions such as the 好色tv of Illinois and Princeton 好色tv, and most recently serving as CIO at Tennessee Technological 好色tv.
Over the course of his career, Seiler has led transformative initiatives in areas ranging from research cyberinfrastructure and enterprise 好色tvs to information security and user-focused service design. He鈥檚 known for his collaborative leadership style and for building strong, mission-aligned IT teams that empower academic and research excellence.
One of the guiding principles Seiler brings to UAF is his personal motto: "Technology as a tool instead of a hurdle." This reflects his deep commitment to making technology accessible, supportive, and strategically aligned with the work of students, faculty, and staff.