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Milwaukee CISO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CISOs in the Milwaukee community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.
- Strategies for a risk-aligned, resilient organization
- Developing and investing in the security workforce of tomorrow
- Creating business value and supporting agile business operations
Milwaukee CISO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Milwaukee CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs
Richard Flahaven
Harley-Davidson
Chief Information Security Officer & Data Privacy Officer
Eric Hanson
HUSCO
Global VP, Information Services
Michael Kahler
Old Republic Surety
CIO & VP of Information Services
John Paape
Roehl Transport
Vice President of Technology/CIO
Vicki Tandeski
Ariens
CIO
Tim Van Ryzin
Milliman
Director, Information Security
Members
Reshad Alam
Regal Beloit
IT Director & CISO
Riad Amro
Grant Thornton International
Global CISO
Dawn Cappelli
Rockwell Automation
VP, Global Security and Chief Information Security Officer
Antony D'Cruz
HSA Bank
CIO & SVP IT & PMO
Andrew Detloff
Modine
CISO
Mary Faulkner
Thrivent
CISO
Stephen Fried
American Family Insurance
IT Security Director
John Hochevar
American Family Insurance
IT Risk Manager
Bernd Huber
S C Johnson & Son Inc
CISO
Mandy Huth
Kohler Co.
VP, Cybersecurity
Rebecca Janutis
Kohl's Corporation
Vice President - Information Security
Angela Johnson
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
CISO & VP IS Infrastructure
Adam Lance
Komatsu Mining Corp
Director, Global Infrastructure & CISO
Shawn Lewis
Spectrum Brands
Senior Director, Information Security
Britt Lindley
Trustmark
CISO
Chris Merkel
Northwestern Mutual
Director, Information Protection
Doug Michelz
Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds
GRC/IRM Program Director
Larry Pedrazoli
Generac Power Systems
IT Director of CyberSecurity
Fawaz Rasheed
Northwestern Mutual
CISO
Kevin Ryan
Assurant
Manager, Global Technology
Rick Sackett
ProAmpac
Director, Information Security
Dane Sandersen
Trek Bicycle
Global IT (CIO) and Security Director (CSO/CISO)
Joe Smits
Associated Bank-Corp
CISO
Bob Turner
University of Wisconsin-Madison
CISO
Sean Valcamp
MGIC Investment Corporation
VP, Chief Technology & Information Security Officer
Mark Ward
Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
CISO
Jennifer Westphal
MGIC Investment Corporation
Deputy CISO
Upcoming Events
Virtual Programs
October 5, 2020
Global CISO Virtual Executive Summit - Day 1
A virtual gathering for CISOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
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October 6, 2020
Global CISO Virtual Executive Summit - Day 2
A virtual gathering for CISOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
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October 28, 2020
Milwaukee CISO Virtual Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, half-day virtual program with new connections and actionable insights.
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November 10, 2020
Milwaukee CISO Virtual Boardroom
Milwaukee CIO & CISO Virtual Boardroom
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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November 17, 2020
Milwaukee CISO Virtual Town Hall
Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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December 14, 2020
Milwaukee CISO Virtual Town Hall
Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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"The CISO Executive Summit is the only event where I am able to sit with a person I don't know and be assured they are largely facing a similar set of opportunities and challenges within their own organization.”
Derek Benz, CISO
The Coca-Cola Company
"The peer interactions I get with the Evanta events are the best I’ve had in my career. These events help to establish a strong peer network that is regularly refreshed.”
Ken Athanasiou, Global CISO
VF Corp
"The format of the CISO Executive Summit absolutely lives up to its billing of being ‘by CISOs, for CISOs.’ The ability to collaborate with peers to discuss today’s issues is worth every minute.”
Jon Moore, CISO
Humana
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