Chicago 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

Chicago CISO Governing Body


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

Co-Chairs

Waqas Akkawi

SIRVA Worldwide
VP, CISO

Erik Hart

Cushman & Wakefield
CISO

Ricardo Lafosse

The Kraft Heinz Company
Chief Information Security Officer

JJ Markee

Danaher
Global Chief Information Security Officer

Bill Podborny

Constellation Brands
CISO

Paolo Vallotti

Tate & Lyle
CISO & VP of Operations

Mike Zachman

Zebra Technologies
VP & Chief Security Officer

Members

Robert Allen

Gallagher
Global CISO

Greg Bee

Pekin Insurance
CISO

Michael Boucher

JLL
Head of Business Security Advisory

Diane Brown

Ulta Beauty
VP, IT Risk Management

Sarah Buerger

The Kraft Heinz Company
BISO

Jack Burback

Wintrust Financial
SVP, CISO

Ruben Chacon

Eaton
Global VP & CISO

Art Chaisiriwatanasai

Paylocity
CISO

Robyn Clark

ITW
CISO

Todd Covert

Allstate
National General CISO

Rajesh David

Molex
VP, Global CISO

Jeff Deakins

The Marmon Group
Director, IT Security (CISO) and Infrastructure

John Dolce

American Medical Association
Director & Chief Information Security Officer

Brian Ekkebus

USG
CISO

Thomas Forkenbrock

Central States Funds
CISO

Dave Garza

Ecolab
Director, Global Information Security

Jay Gonzales

James Hardie Industries
VP & CISO

Paul Groisman

Fubo TV
Sr. Director of Cyber Security

Roberto Gutierrez

OSI
CISO

Marty Hetzel

Homethrive
Director of Information Security

Shane Hibbard

Invenergy
Director of Information Security

Victor Hsiang

GATX
Information Security Director

Darin Hurd

Guaranteed Rate
CISO

John Janachowski

AAR
Vice President, IT Security and CISO

Daniel Jesudason

Beam Suntory
VP & CISO

Shashank Kapoor

Truckstop.com
CISO

Mahmood Khan

CNA
SVP & Global CISO

Fred Kwong

DeVry University
VP, CISO

Benjamin Lawson

ErisX - CBOE Digital
CISO

Chris Lugo

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
VP, CISO

Jesse Magenheimer

State Farm
Vice President & CISO

Justin Marion

White Lodging
Director of IT, Infrastructure & Security

Steven McLean

QuidelOrtho
Senior Manager, Information Security

John Melnick

ArcelorMittal
Global CISO

Matt Memming

Navistar
Associate Director & Chief Security Officer

Justin Metallo

Volkswagen Financial Services
CISO

Shefali Mookencherry

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chief Information Security Officer and Privacy Officer

Julie Myerholtz

Grainger
Chief Information Security Officer

Sean Nealon

Brookfield Properties
CISO

Amir Niaz

Culligan
Sr. Director Global IT Security

Elizabeth Ogunti

JBT Corporation
CISO

Adam Page

Zurich North America
CISO

Brian Palmer

Ventas
Director, IT Security and Infrastructure

Jack Patterson

Stericycle
SVP of Security, Infrastructure and Operations

Bruce Phillips

Williston Financial Group
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer

Joe Puissant

Bosch
Cyber Security Product & Service Management, Global Lead

Aman Raheja

Humana
SVP CISO & Head of IT Operations

Nitin Raina

ThoughtWorks
CISO

Richard Rushing

Motorola
CISO

Eric Schulz

Primient
CISO

Bill Shields

TransUnion
EVP, Chief Information Security Officer

Ralston Simmons

William Blair & Company
CISO

Joe Suareo

Restaurant Brands International
CISO

Rob Tourt

Transamerica
Chief Information Security Officer

Ken Townsend

Ingredion
Global CISO

Sean Ventura

KinderCare
Director of Security

Boris Voltchenko

Reynolds Consumer Products
CISO & VP IT Infrastructure

Frank Yanan

Bank of America Limited
SVP / Business Information Security Officer

Joe Zacharias

Caterpillar
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

Matthew Zielinski

Vivid Seats
Director of Information Security (CISO)

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

June 14, 2023 | 1 hour

Chicago CISO Town Hall

Implementing Next Level Technology the Right Way

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

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VIRTUAL

August 23, 2023 | 1 hour

Chicago CISO Peer Roundtable

DLP Isn’t The Answer

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

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IN-PERSON

September 26, 2023 | an evening

Chicago CISO Inner Circle

The Ivy Room

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

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IN-PERSON

November 29, 2023 | 1 day

Chicago CISO Executive Summit

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

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

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