Published on November 20, 2024
Longtime Employee Celebrated for Dedicated Service and Technological Leadership
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Mary Holland, Principal Systems Analyst for the Morris County Department of Information Technology, on her retirement after an exceptional 44-year career supporting and advancing the county’s information systems and operations.
County Administrator Deena Leary visited the IT Department today to present Mary with a framed Resolution of Honor on behalf of the county in recognition of her remarkable contributions, ahead of her official retirement on November 30, 2024.
Mary began her career with Morris County on October 14, 1980, as a Data Processing Programmer. Over the years, she steadily advanced through the ranks, earning promotions and taking on greater responsibilities. By 2019, she achieved the title of Principal Systems Analyst, having previously served as Programmer I, Programmer II, Lead Programmer, and Senior Systems Analyst.
Throughout her tenure, Mary was a driving force behind Morris County’s technological evolution. She guided the county through significant transitions, including the shift from punched-card programming to mainframe and desktop applications, and ultimately to modern cloud-based systems. Her expertise was pivotal in developing and enhancing more than 30 critical applications, as well as managing key systems such as deeds and mortgages, payroll, and Affordable Care Act compliance.
One of Mary’s most significant contributions was her leadership in resolving the county’s Y2K database challenges. She also provided over two decades of dedicated support for the county’s payroll system, successfully navigating multiple platform updates. Her efforts were instrumental in maintaining the county’s technological infrastructure, ensuring it remained modern, reliable and efficient.
Mary’s warmth, dedication, and customer-focused approach, along with her dry sense of humor, homemade baked goods, and legendary softball scorekeeping skills have left a lasting impression on her colleagues. Morris County thanks Mary Holland for more than four decades of dedicated service and wishes her a happy and fulfilling retirement!
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Photo #1: Mary Holland and County Administrator Deena Leary
