SALT LAKE CITY –

Michael Van Orden’s more than 30 years in the IT industry includes his most recent position as chief technology officer for Sportsman’s Warehouse.

Now, Van Orden will lead the information technology and computer systems teams for Larry H. Miller Dealerships.

On Tuesday, the dealership group appointed Van Orden as chief information officer. His role will include strategic IT guidance and direction of the company. He will also be responsible for maintaining a stable and secure infrastructure.

During his 18 years with Sportsman’s Warehouse, Van Orden oversaw IT, and he managed budgeting, contract negotiations and strategic planning while managing and developing a team of IT employees.

His previous IT positions were with Wells Fargo and Litton Guidance & Control Systems.

Van Orden works with and speaks to university students on the topic of IT. RIS News in 2004 named him a “Top 15 Up and Coming IT Executive.”