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ID.me Announces the Appointment of Mitch Melis as Field CTO for Public Sector

February 4, 2026 - McLean, Va. — ID.me, a leader in digital identity solutions, recently named Mitch Melis as their Field Chief Technology Officer for the Public Sector. This strategic addition to their team comes as governments seek more effective ways to secure and manage digital identities. Melis is expected to provide critical insights and guidance on best practices tailored for government clients.

With a career marked by successful transformations in government services, Melis is well-equipped to navigate the complexities that come with modernizing public sector operations. His previous role as Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) involved extensive efforts to redesign workflows, modernize technology infrastructure, and foster public trust through improved identity verification processes. Notably, Melis led transformative initiatives that propelled Virginia’s unemployment system to the forefront of effectiveness among peer states, establishing new benchmarks for service delivery and fraud prevention.

Chris Mills, Chief Revenue Officer at ID.me, expressed the importance of Melis’s appointment, stating, "Government agencies require a partner who possesses a deep understanding of how to implement digital identity solutions while adhering to operational and compliance constraints. Mitch brings invaluable experience that will undoubtedly aid agency leaders in overcoming the challenges they face."

Prior to his role at VEC, Melis served as Director of the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), where he was responsible for the licensing and regulation of over 300,000 individuals and businesses. He implemented significant operational enhancements that reduced processing times for licensing dramatically. Furthermore, Melis contributed to strategic innovation and operational improvements across government agencies, focusing on modernizing services to meet current needs.

As Field CTO, Melis will work closely with government Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and other senior officials. He will advise them on digital identity management, compliance regulations, and proposals for embedding identity solutions throughout their operations. His role is crucial in translating the needs of government clients into actionable feedback for ID.me’s product development team, ensuring that the technology continues to evolve with the sector's requirements.

Melis emphasizes that trust and identity are vital components in the secure access to essential services provided by government agencies. He remarked, "ID.me allows these entities to deliver services effortlessly while reinforcing security and minimizing fraud risk. I am excited to assist agencies in incorporating identity systems into their workflows, thus enhancing operational efficiency and safeguarding public resources."

About ID.me

Founded with the mission to simplify how individuals verify their identities securely online, ID.me is revolutionizing digital identity solutions. The platform enables users to confirm their identities just once and use that verification across a range of services—eliminating the need for multiple sign-ins. Over 159 million users leverage ID.me for streamlined login and identity confirmation at numerous federal and state agencies, as well as in various healthcare settings. ID.me’s commitment to ensuring that no identity is left behind remains at the heart of their operations, striving for a secure and inclusive digital landscape for everyone.

For more information about ID.me and their innovative services, visit their official website.