The Å·ÃÀAƬ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Devan DeLashmutt as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Devan brings more than 30 years of experience in K–12 education technology and public education leadership. He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer for the West Ada School District in Idaho, where he leads technology services for one of the largest school systems in the region, supporting tens of thousands of students and staff. Over the course of his career, Devan has led large-scale technology initiatives at both the district and state levels, with a focus on operational excellence, system reliability, and supporting student success.

Devan has also served on the Å·ÃÀAƬ Board of Directors since 2024. During that time, he has developed a strong understanding of the organization’s mission, operations, and member community. He will step down from the Board as he assumes this interim leadership role.

Known for his thoughtful, collaborative leadership style, Devan has built and led high-performing teams and complex technology environments. He has also been an active contributor to the broader education technology community, including presenting at national and regional conferences and supporting statewide initiatives.

He was selected for this role based on his depth of experience, his steady and transparent leadership approach, and his ability to guide organizations through complex operational environments. As Interim CEO, Devan will work closely with Å·ÃÀAƬ leadership, staff, and the Board to ensure continuity of operations, support members and partners, and help guide the organization through this period. Devan will begin transitioning into the role on May 1, 2026 and will assume full responsibilities as Interim CEO on June 1, 2026.

“I am honored to serve Å·ÃÀAƬ in this role and to support the organization’s members and partners during this time,” said Devan. “Å·ÃÀAƬ plays an important role in the education community, and I am committed to working alongside the team to ensure continuity, stability, and continued service.”

The Board extends our thanks to Stephen Yamada for his steady leadership in serving as Acting Interim CEO over the past several weeks. He will transition back to his role as Director of Operations, where he will continue to support Å·ÃÀAƬ’s core programs and member engagement. Our appreciation also goes to Amber Watkins for her continued leadership and support of the member relations team.

We are especially grateful to the entire Å·ÃÀAƬ staff for their professionalism, resilience, and ongoing commitment to serving our members and partners. Their dedication ensures that our work continues without interruption.

Å·ÃÀAƬ remains focused on delivering high-quality services to our members and partners. Our team is fully engaged, and our operations continue without interruption. We are committed to maintaining transparency and will continue to share updates as appropriate.

Please welcome Devan to Å·ÃÀAƬ!