Denver CISO Community

Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Denver CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections

Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support

Peer Perspectives

Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences

Gartner Insights

Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Denver CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Denver CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Ken Athanasiou

VF Corp
Global CISO

Craig Buesing

Gates Corporation
CISO

Sam Masiello

The Anschutz Corporation
Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer

Lucia Milică Stacy

Stanley Black & Decker
Global CISO

Governing Body Members

Edgar Acosta

Frontier Airlines
CISO

Jamie Barcia

Re/max
VP, Information Security and Risk

Ashley Bolton

Jefferson County, CO
CISO

Mark Campbell

Global Medical Response
CISO

Chuck Davis

Hikvision
Vice President, Global Information Security

Randall Frietzsche

Denver Health
Enterprise CISO

Carole Hill

Wilbur-Ellis Company
CIO

Sue Lapierre

Prologis
VP, IT Governance & Information Security Officer

Steven Lovaas

Colorado State University
CISO

Arnel Manalo

Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association
Sr Manager Cybersecurity and CISO

Shawn McGhee

Saks Global
CISO

Dustin Morris

Hensel Phelps Construction
Director, Cybersecurity & Governance

Garrett Pichler

Liberty Media
Director, Head of Technology & Cybersecurity

Josh Rein

PureWest Energy
Information Security Manager

Max Shier

Amentum
VP & CISO

Lena Taylor

Crocs, Inc.
VP, CISO

Mike Villis

World Kinect
CISO

Jonathan Zuccarelli

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
VP, Infrastructure & Security

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

October 13, 2026 | 1 hour

Denver CISO Community Town Hall

Scaling AI Responsibly Through Governance and Control

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

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Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.

Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.

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Community Member Criteria

To maintain the highest standard of peer‑level connections and discussions, members must meet the following criteria:

• Enterprise-wide C-Level or

• Business unit or regional C-Level responsible for:

- Private sector: $500M+ in revenue

- Public sector: 1,000+ employees

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“Cybersecurity is a team sport, and the challenges we face are often more similar across industries than they are different. Gartner C-Level Communities provide a valuable forum for networking, sharing experiences, and learning from peers who are tackling many of the same issues.”

Mario Ferket, CISO
Dow Inc

"It's really about having that access to trusted peers, knowing that it's going to be a relevant conversation and then also having a voice in the community."

Deneen DeFiore, VP & CISO
United Airlines

“The real value is connection – getting in a room with peers who are dealing with the same pressures you are. It's a place to trade ideas, swap war stories, and be honest about what's happening in cybersecurity.”

Miro Zgavc, CISO
HomeEquity Bank

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Content from your CISO peers

Leadership Profile | August 28, 2026

Leading Transformation: Kavitha Mariappan on Building Resilience in the Age of AI

In the current AI landscape, Chief Transformation Officer Kavitha Mariappan of Rubrik says the stakes for organizations are “existential.” Here, she explains more about the shift from prevention-first thinking to resilience-first economics and why organizations should be focused on resilience gaps – her session topic at the upcoming Global CISO Community Executive Summit.

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Survey Report | August 21, 2026

Trends Report: C-Level Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

This report highlights five major trends driving enterprise AI adoption, drawing on insights from 750 C-Level executives in our recent community survey. These findings reveal an executive community that is increasingly focused on execution, scalability, and sustainable business impact – Read the report.

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Town Hall Insights | July 7, 2026

Frontier AI — The New Attack Landscape

Frontier AI models now identify and weaponize vulnerabilities in near-real-time, collapsing traditional defense timelines. How can IT and security leaders strengthen their defenses? CISOs and CIOs in our Vancouver, BC Community gathered for a Town Hall discussion that explored the security frameworks required to defend against machine-speed adversaries – here are the takeaways.

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Denver CISO Governing Body

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Ken Athanasiou

Craig Buesing

Sam Masiello

Lucia Milică Stacy

Governing Body Members

Edgar Acosta

Jamie Barcia

Ashley Bolton

Mark Campbell

Chuck Davis

Randall Frietzsche

Carole Hill

Sue Lapierre

Steven Lovaas

Arnel Manalo

Shawn McGhee

Dustin Morris

Garrett Pichler

Josh Rein

Max Shier

Lena Taylor

Mike Villis

Jonathan Zuccarelli

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed

Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices

Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

October 13, 2026 | 1 hour

Denver CISO Community Town Hall

Learn More

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Community Member Criteria

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Thank you for your interest in the Gartner Community.

“Cybersecurity is a team sport, and the challenges we face are often more similar across industries than they are different. Gartner C-Level Communities provide a valuable forum for networking, sharing experiences, and learning from peers who are tackling many of the same issues.”

Mario Ferket, CISO Dow Inc

"It's really about having that access to trusted peers, knowing that it's going to be a relevant conversation and then also having a voice in the community."

Deneen DeFiore, VP & CISO United Airlines

“The real value is connection – getting in a room with peers who are dealing with the same pressures you are. It's a place to trade ideas, swap war stories, and be honest about what's happening in cybersecurity.”

Miro Zgavc, CISO HomeEquity Bank