Minneapolis CISO Community


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Join a powerful network of peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CISOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs

Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.

Insights

Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CISOs approach similar challenges.

Connections

Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

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

  1. Advancing the Business Value of Security
  2. Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Advanced Attacks
  3. Investing in Company Culture to Attract Talent and Empower Staff

Minneapolis CISO Governing Body


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

Co-Chairs

Betty Elliott

Freddie Mac
Senior VP & Chief Information Security Officer

Jill Kuykendall

Securian Financial
CISO

Michael Rogers

Hormel Foods
CISO

Rohit Tandon

Essentia Health
VP & CISO

Tony Taylor

Land O'Lakes
CISO

Members

Brad Abbott

Medica
Director of Information Security, CISO

Rich Agostino

Target
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer

Vince Aimutis

Federated Insurance
VP – Director of Information Services / CISO

Bill Alfveby

Deluxe
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

David Anderson

Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association
CISO

Tom Bauer

APi Group
CISO

Drew Bomett

Boston Scientific
VP, CISO - Global IT Cybersecurity

Eric Brown

Ramsey County
CISO

Aaron Call

WPS Health Solutions
Chief Infrastructure & CISO

Peter Christy

Patterson Companies
Sr Director & Information Security Officer

Chuck Cinco

First Premier Bank
CISO

Andrew Coyne

Mayo Clinic
Chief Information Security Officer

Derek Dahlen

U.S. Bank
SVP, Director of Information Security – Identity and Access Management

David Dobrotka

UnitedHealth Group
Enterprise Information Security | Cyber Defense

Thomas Dolan

Exela
SVP of Information Security & Risk

Sarah Engstrom

CHS
CISO and Vice President of IT Security, Productivity and Privacy

Mary Faulkner

Thrivent
CISO

Linda Goettler

City of Saint Paul
CISO

Darel Gustafson

HealthPartners
Director, Information Security and Deputy CISO

Rob Hanson

BeTheMatch
CISO, CTO, DPO & VP

Judy Hatchett

Surescripts
VP & CISO

Paul Hershberger

Cargill
Cyber Command Center Leader

Jeff Holschuh

Sun Country Airlines
CISO

John Israel

State of Minnesota
CISO

Steven Jensen

Aegon
Global CISO

Jeff Johnson

Digi-Key
Director, IT Security and Privacy

Pat Joyce

Medtronic
VP, Global IT & CSO

Mike Kearn

U.S. Bank
BISO

Michael Kellen

The Toro Co
CISO

Randy Kirsch

Presbyterian Homes
VP of IT

Noah Korba

General Mills
Vice President, Cyber Security

Jim Long

C.H. Robinson
Director Cybersecurity, Continuity, IT Audit

Michael Marker

Old Republic Title Insurance Group
Manager, IT Security and Risk Management

Aimee Martin

Data Recognition Corporation
CISO

Greg Matthias

Agiliti
VP, CISO

Jonathan May

Mortenson
Senior Security Lead

Abdeslam Mazouz

City of Minneapolis
CISO

Tina Meeker

Sleep Number
VP, Information Security & Enterprise Architecture

Harshal Mehta

CWT
VP, CISO

Jason Meszaros

Minnesota Twins
Information Security Officer

Adam Mishler

Best Buy
VP, Global Chief Information Security Officer

Carlos Moran

Toppan Merrill
VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Scott More

Ameriprise Financial
VP, CISO

Michael Musto

WorldWide Express
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

Jayson Nelson

Radisson Hotel Group Americas
CISO and Vice President IT Shared Services

Jim O'Conner

Cargill
CISO

Eric Ong

Donaldson
Sr. Director, Global Information Security

Tom Parker

Amazon
Global Head of Network Security

Jack Powell

Allianz Life US
CISO & AVP, IT Security & Risk Management

Greg Quale

Schwans Co
Sr Director IT Security

Richard Rhodes

Cub Foods
Director Cybersecurity

Bernie Rominski

Regis
Director, Information Security

Mark Ruchie

Entrust
VP, CISO

William Scandrett

Allina Health
VP, Chief Information Security Officer

Janet Schoephoerster

Interpublic Group (IPG)
Executive Dir, Global Engineering and Security

Ryan Spinti

APi Group
Cybersecurity Director

Glenn Toby

Minnesota State Lottery
Information Security Officer

Chris Tyberg

Abbott
CISO

Param Vig

3M
CISO

Craig Weatherhead

Fastenal
SVP, IT Infrastructure & Security

Jeff Weeks

First National Bank Of Omaha
SVP and CISO

Ryan West

Life Time
CISO

Justin Wiech

UCare
Information Security Officer

Kristi Yauch

Winnebago Industries
Director Information Security

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

June 27, 2023 | 1 day

Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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VIRTUAL

August 3, 2023 | 1 hour

Minneapolis CISO Town Hall

Minneapolis CISO Town Hall

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

September 27, 2023 | an evening

Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle

The Van Dusen Mansion

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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VIRTUAL

October 17, 2023 | 1 hour

Minneapolis CISO Peer Roundtable

Minneapolis CISO Peer Roundtable

An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.

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IN-PERSON

December 13, 2023 | 1 day

Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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