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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.
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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.
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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
Amy Eklund
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
CISO
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
Richard Coleman
Andersen Corporation
AP Finance Manager
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
Mike Lexa
CNH Industrial
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
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
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
WorldWide Express
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Jayson Nelson
Radisson Hotels Americas
CISO and Vice President IT Shared Services
Jim O'Conner
Cargill
CISO
Eric Ong
Donaldson
Sr. Director, Global Information Security
Kathy Orner
3M
Director IT Risk Management
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
Chris Tyberg
Abbott
CISO
Param Vig
Entegris
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
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 Ind
Director Information Security
"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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Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON
February 22, 2023 | an evening
Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle
The Nord Social Hall
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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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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IN-PERSON
September, 2023 | an evening
Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
September 11 - 13, 2023 | 3 days
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Global CISO Executive Summit
Four Seasons Nashville
A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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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
November, 2023 | 1 day
Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit - 11/30/2022
Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle - 09/20/2022
Minneapolis CISO Town Hall - 08/03/2022
Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle - 04/20/2022
Minneapolis CISO Town Hall - 02/24/2022
Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit - 11/16/2021
Minneapolis CISO Town Hall - 09/15/2021
Minneapolis CISO Peer Roundtable - 08/03/2021
Minneapolis CISO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/27/2021
Minneapolis CISO Peer Roundtable - 04/20/2021
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Highlights of 2022 and What Community Means in 2023
Across Evanta communities, we hosted 450+ gatherings last year, connecting more than 20,000 executives with each other. Read about some highlights of 2022 and what’s in store for C-level executives in our communities this year.
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CISO Community: Top Highlights from CISO Summits in 2022
That’s a wrap on 2022 for the Evanta CISO Community! Last year, CISOs across North America dedicated their time, energy and insights to creating meaningful content and gatherings for their peers. Here are the highlights from Evanta’s CISO community programs in 2022.
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BLOG | JANUARY 5, 2023
Memorable Moments from EMEA CISO Communities in 2022
In 2022, Evanta’s European CISO communities gathered across Europe to tackle mission critical priorities, ranging from cloud security to measuring and communicating risk. Here are the highlights from Evanta’s EMEA CISO community programs in 2022.
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