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Minneapolis CISO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CISOs in the Minneapolis 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.
- Accelerating security to match the pace of digital business initiatives
- Managing the risk created from a landscape of new core technologies
- Achieving sustainability for the CISO role without compromising outcomes
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
Pat Joyce
Medtronic
VP, Global IT & CSO
Mike Kearn
US Bank
Director, Threat Informed Defense
Tris Lingen
3M
Chief Information Security Officer
Jim O'Conner
Cargill
CISO
Members
Brad Abbott
Medica
Director of Information Security, CISO
Rich Agostino
Target
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
David Anderson
Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association
CISO
Hassan Asghar
Bremer Bank
SVP & CISO
Gregory Blair
Self Esteem Brands
Global Director, Security & Infrastructure
Robert Booker
UnitedHealth Group
Chief Information Security Officer
Jim Brady
Fairview Health Services
Vice President Information Security and Infrastructure and CISO
Eric Brown
Ramsey County
CISO
Paul Calatayud
Palo Alto Networks
Chief Security Officer (Americas)
Aaron Verdell Call
WPS Health Solutions
CISO
Peter Christy
Patterson Companies
Director Information Security
Chuck Cinco
First Premier Bank
CISO
Jill Cochrane
MetLife
VP, Global Security Technology
Richard Coleman
Andersen Corporation
Senior Security Analyst
Andrew Coyne
Mayo Clinic
Chief Information Security Officer
Thomas Dolan
Exela
SVP of Information Security & Risk
Betty Elliott
Freddie Mac
Senior VP & Chief Information Security Officer
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
National Marrow Donor Program
CISO, CTO, DPO & VP
Judy Hatchett
Surescripts
VP & CISO
Paul Hershberger
Cargill
Cyber Command Center Leader
Paul Hypki
Children's Minnesota
CISO
Jeff Johnson
Digi-Key
Director, IT Security
Michael Kellen
The Toro Co
CISO
Randy Kirsch
Presbyterian Homes and Services
VP of IT
Noah Korba
General Mills
Director, Cybersecurity
Jill Kuykendall
Securian Financial
Chief Information Security Officer
Michael Levin
UnitedHealth Group
Vice President, Enterprise Information Security
Jim Long
C.H. Robinson
Director Cybersecurity, Continuity, IT Audit
Becky MacDonald
Essentia Health
Chief Information Security Officer
Michael Marker
Old Republic Surety
Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
Aimee Martin
Vista Outdoor
Director, Information Security, Compliance and PMO.
Greg Matthias
TCF Bank
EVP, CISO
Jonathan May
Mortenson
Senior Security Lead
Abdeslam Mazouz
City of Minneapolis
CISO
Harshal Mehta
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
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
3M
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Kathy Orner
3M
Senior Manager, IT Risk Management
Tom Parker
Amazon
Global Head of Network Security
Bernie Rominski
Regis Corporation
Director, Information Security
William Scandrett
Allina Health
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Derek Schnobrich
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Information Security Manager
Janet Schoephoerster
Interpublic Group of Companies
Executive Dir, Global Engineering and Security
Jim Stephani
Federated Insurance
VP - Director of Business Technology
Rohit Tandon
State of Minnesota
Chief Information Security Officer
Danielle Taylor
Schwans Co
Director, IT Security
Tony Taylor
Land O'Lakes
CISO
Chris Tyberg
Abbott
Vice President, Information Security
Jeff Weeks
First National Bank Of Omaha
SVP and CISO
Justin Wiech
UCare
Information Security Officer
Adam Williams
Sentry Insurance
AVP, CSO/ CISO
Bill Young
Johnson Brothers Liquor
CISO
"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
Upcoming Events
In-person Programs
November 16, 2021
Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit
Marriott City Center Minneapolis
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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Virtual Programs
August 3, 2021
Minneapolis CISO Virtual Boardroom
Minneapolis CISO Virtual Boardroom
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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September 15, 2021
Minneapolis CISO Virtual Town Hall
Minneapolis CISO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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October 12 - 13, 2021
Global CISO Virtual Executive Summit
A virtual gathering for CISOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
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Content from your CISO peers
PEER PRACTICES | JUNE 9, 2021
PEER PRACTICES | JUNE 9, 2021
Communication Strategies to Improve Business Relationships
CISO David Ortiz of Church & Dwight has learned to ‘speak the language of the business’ to communicate about risk and cybersecurity. Here, he shares some best practices and strategies to deliver clear messages to stakeholders about information security.
READ ARTICLEPODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 16
Global CIO of Petcare at Mars Miao Song joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the CIO role. She shares her thoughts on the ideal state of the role and 3 areas CIOs should focus on today. Listen to her perspective on how CIOs can drive digital transformation and innovation.
LISTEN NOWSURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
How CISOs Can Effectively Partner Across the Business in 2021
Based on our 2021 survey of more than 800 CISOs, cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is critical for success. In our annual Leadership Perspective Survey, CISOs indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for security leaders.
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