Fritz Sassine has been named director of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems at Capitol Square in Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly announced.

Sassine, an information technology and cybersecurity leader with more than 30 years of experience, most recently served as assistant director of IT cybersecurity and project management for the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. He has led enterprise-wide application implementations and high-performing development teams delivering secure, scalable solutions aligned with business and mission goals. 

He is recognized for organizing internal development teams and establishing standards and practices that support the delivery of complex, multiyear technology roadmaps. 

Sassine also serves as a company commander with the Virginia Defense Force Cyber Battalion. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business and information systems and certifications including a Nessus Certificate of Proficiency, a SCRUM Master Project Management Certificate and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. He applies ITIL 4 principles to build repeatable, high-quality IT services. 

Outside of his professional roles, Sassine founded HaitiKids to support medical mission trips and has flown patients and families for medical treatment as a private pilot with Angel Flight. 

As DLAS director, Sassine will oversee personnel who provide technical services and access to legislative information for the General Assembly and the public, primarily through the Legislative Information System. The division also manages the General Assembly’s Bill Room, performs computing and programming services, supports legislative branch initiatives and maintains collaborative relationships with legislative agencies, stakeholders and the public. 

DLAS is a legislative branch agency that reports to the Committee on Joint Rules. Sassine’s appointment took effect Wednesday.