Ashburn, Va., January 24, 2012. The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization established by a shared private-public vision to improve mission-critical information sharing in justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the resignation of the executive director of the IJIS Institute, Mr. Glenn Archer. Mr. Archer will return to the private sector to pursue entrepreneurial interests.

Effective immediately, Mr. Steve Ambrosini, who currently serves as the director of operations for the IJIS Institute and is spearheading the Institute’s Springboard Initiative, will assume the role of executive director of the Institute to ensure an effective transition of the Institute’s operations. Executive Director Emeritus Paul Wormeli will continue to work with the Institute and Mr. Ambrosini to provide continuity of purpose.

As a longtime member of the IJIS Institute, Mr. Archer has been and will continue to be deeply committed to furthering its vision, mission and values. Mr. Archer has been intently engaged with the programs and services of the IJIS Institute since its inception from the Industry Working Group (IWG). He assisted in the organization and presentation of the Institute’s Emerging Technology Seminars series, National Forums, and technical assistance programs. He led the development and presentation of the Information Sharing and Data Mining Technology series. More recently, Mr. Archer was on the Executive Committee and has served as the President of the Institute’s Board of Directors. He has also been an active member of the Institute’s Governance Committee and formerly served as its Vice-Chair.

Mr. Matthew D’Alessandro, president of the IJIS Institute stated, “Glenn’s dedication to the IJIS Institute goes well beyond his tenure as its executive director. He has dedicated himself to the Institute’s mission for many years, and his departure will most certainly be felt by the Board, staff and our members. I thank him for his efforts and wish him the best as he charts his future.”