John Costa Appointed Director of Management Information Systems (MIS)

Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced his appointment of John Costa, the City’s Acting Director of Management Information Systems (MIS), to the leadership role in the City’s technology office. New Bedford City Council confirmed Costa’s appointment as Director of MIS on Thursday, February 24.

Costa served as Acting Director since September 26, 2021, following the retirement of Maria Pina-Rocha. Costa has worked for the City of New Bedford since 2013 and has nearly 30 years of experience in systems operations and as a software engineer.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to take on a new role as Director of MIS,” Costa said. “I’m looking forward to the continued success of our team.”

Costa has been a New Bedford resident since childhood. Before his work for the City, Costa spent 20 years with the Foxboro office of Ivensys, a multinational engineering and information technology company. He’s also taken numerous Microsoft-certified systems engineering courses through Boston University and completed the Supervisory Leadership Development Program offered by the Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association.

“John has a thorough knowledge of the overall operations of MIS, and has displayed strong leadership and technical skills throughout his tenure,” Mayor Mitchell said. “He is ready to strengthen and grow the department’s ability to serve City government and the residents of New Bedford.”

— February 25, 2022