The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently announced the appointment of 24 people to the county’s first-ever Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence for Public Good. Conshohocken resident and business owner, Brian Magrann, was among those appointed.
The council’s inaugural appointments include experts, practitioners, and thought leaders from disciplines across the private and public sectors. The group is tasked with keeping county decision-makers informed to ensure that artificial intelligence is harnessed for the public good: improving services, strengthening data-driven decision-making, and using technology in ways that residents can trust. It will focus on five strategic focus areas: smart governance, finance and procurement, public safety, health and human services, and legal, ethical, and regulatory compliance.
“Montgomery County is committed to serving as a national model for how local governments can harness AI to tackle complex problems and serve the public good—whether it’s preparing for extreme weather, reducing traffic, improving access to justice, or strengthening public safety,” said Neil K. Makhija, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. “This is the first county-level AI task force in Pennsylvania. Out of more than 100 impressive applications, we’re proud to appoint these 24 individuals who are poised to bring well-rounded AI expertise to County operations.”
On his LinkedIn page, Magrann offered:
I strongly believe that technology — including AI — should be working to make public services better. Honored to share that I’ve been appointed to the Montgomery County Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence for Public Good.
This council brings together leaders from government, technology, academia, and the private sector to guide Montgomery County in deploying AI responsibly and ethically.
I’m excited to contribute my background in public service and in building technology that supports schools and other public entities. Looking forward to helping shape best practices and ethical guidance as we explore how AI can best serve our community — the third largest county in Pennsylvania.
Magrann is currently the founder and CEO of Boilerplate, which provides secure software portals that modernize onboarding paperwork and clearances for schools and other organizations. Prior to that, he spent 12 years serving the US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, working with over 100 municipal governments, schools, and utility operators across the country to coordinate disaster recovery efforts.