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Detroit CISO Community
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.
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Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.
- Supporting business agility with risk-based programs
- Evaluating, communicating and responding to evolving threats
- Building a culture of security to enable smart, secure decision-making
Detroit CISO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Detroit CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs

Brent Cieszynski
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

Earl Duby
Lear Corporation
VP & CISO

Russ Gordon
BorgWarner
Chief Information Security Officer

Richard Hook
Penske
EVP & CIO

Fred Killeen
General Motors
VP of Global Information Technology & CIO

Raman Mehta
Johnson Electric
SVP & CIO

Jeff Small
Great Lakes Water Authority
CIO

Sangy Vatsa
FIS Global
EVP, Chief Technology and Digital Officer

Erik Wille
American Axle Manufacturing
CISO
Members
Amjed Al-Zoubi
Amerisure Insurance
Chief Information Officer
Bob Bacigal
Amerisure Insurance
AVP, Information Security
Michael Baker
Kelly Services
Vice President - Information Security
Martin Bally
Campbell's
CISO
Janette Barretto
Yazaki North America
Global Security, Risk, & Enterprise Architecture Manager
Mark Baughman
Delta Dental of Michigan
Chief Information Officer
Pete Belcher
Auria
Head of Information Security
Scott Bennett
Lear Corporation
CIO
Kevin Berch
Ford
Director, Global Market, Sell, and Service IT
Steve Berkholz
Hirotec America
GM, Information Systems
Jeff Bontsas
Ascension
VP & CISO
Travis Bray
Magna Powertrain USA
Director, Global Information Security
Jason Bressler
United Wholesale Mortgage
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Darrell Brown
Masco Corporation
Director, Information Technology Security
Chris Bruman
Dow
Chief Data Officer
Aaron Buck
H.W. Kaufman
CISO
Chris Burrows
Rocket Companies
CISO
Shawn Campbell
Ciena Healthcare
CISO
John Carr
Rock Ventures
Director, Information Security
Jennifer Charters
Flagstar Bank
EVP, Chief Information Officer
Laura Clark
State of Michigan DTMB
Chief Security Officer
Brian Clippard
ProQuest
CISO
Daria Colvett
Stellantis North America
CIO
Jim Darrow
Detroit Tigers
Director, IT
Arun DeSouza
Nexteer
Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer
Daryl Dellinger
Continental Automotive
North American CIO
Sally Dovitz
Yanfeng
Global Cybersecurity Leader
Stephen Dunkle
Geisinger Health System
Chief Information Security Officer
Tamara Faber-Doty
CMS Energy
Chief Digital Officer & VP, Technology
Thomas Farrington
Perrigo
EVP & CIO
T.J. Fields
Oakland County
CISO
Kerry Flynn
Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
CIO
John Fowler
Henry Ford Health System
Deputy Information Security Officer
Rich Fusinski
H.W. Kaufman
CIO
George Goble
McLaren
CISO
Ash Goel
Bronson
SVP/CIO
Mark Guthrie
AM General
IS&S Director & CIO
Derek Harper
Faurecia North America
CIO North America
Candace Hayden
Hutchinson
SVP, IT
Pamela Hensley
AAA Life Insurance
Director, Information Security
Steven Herrin
DTE
Director, Cybersecurity/CISO
Jim Higgins
Bedrock Manufacturing
CIO
John Hill
MSC Industrial
Chief Digital Information Officer
Ronald Hinsley
Fortis
VP, IT & CIO
Vinny Hoxha
General Motors
CISO
Jeffrey Ingalsbe
Flexible Plan Investments
Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer
William Isaacs
Detroit Medical Center
Information Systems Client Delivery Lead & Market CIO
Rajat Jain
TriMas
Director, IT
Craig James-Heer
Gordon Food Service
CISO
Preston Jennings
Trinity Health
VP Information Security & CISO
Diane Jones
University of Michigan
Executive Director, Office of the VP/CIO - IT Administration
Steve Jonuzi
Magna International
Global Head of IT Security
Geeta Kapoor
Beaumont Health
VP Chief Information Security Officer
Mike Kennedy
Gordon Food Service
EVP, CIO
David Kepczynski
General Electric
Chief Information Officer, GE Research
Anita Klopfenstein
Little Caesars
CIO
Kelly Knepley
DexKo Global
CIO
Bridget Kravchenko
Meritor
Chief Information Security Officer
Dorian Sang-Sup Lee
Hanon Systems
Head | Global IT Security
Jeff Liedel
General Motors
CIO, Corporate Development and Functions
Matt Logar
Gentherm
CIO
Thomas Luttrell
Shiloh Industries
SVP Information Technology Services & Supply Chain
Laura Marble
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
VP & CIO - Health Plan Business
Annette Marcath
HAP
VP & CIO
Bill McCreary
The University of Toledo
Vice President CIO/CTO
James McFarlane
HoMedics
Vice President of Information Technology
Kevin McLaughlin
Stryker
Vice President, Global Security, Risk & Compliance
Garrett McManaway
Wayne State University
Senior Director & CISO
Patrick Milligan
Ford
CISO
Bruce Mitchell
Comerica Bank
Chief Information Officer
Fareed Mohammed
Dow
CISO and Head of Technical Architecture
Tilak Mohan
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
CIO
George Molchan
Freudenberg
SVP & CIO
Michael Muha
WorkForce Software
CISO & CPO
Homyar Naterwala
GE Capital
Head of Cyber Security
Earl Newsome
Cummins
Chief Information Officer
Ryan Olivier
Meritor
VP & CIO
Paul Orlando
Flagstar Bank
EVP & CIO of Mortgage Lending
Alex Padilla
Lululemon
SVP Chief Information Security Officer
Arjay Patrick
MESSA
Director - ITSS
Michael Paulin
AF Group
Divisional CIO
Afia Phillips
Little Caesars
Vice President of Information Security
Raj Polanki
Wacker Chemical
Head of IT / Divisional CIO
Michael Prieur
Meridian Health Plan
CISO, Information Security & Governance
Rachelle Putnam
General Dynamics Land Systems
Director, Information Technology
Dan Rainey
Detroit Water & Sewerage Department
CIO
Bill Rex
Kellogg's
North America, Chief Information Officer
Mike Rogers
Nexteer
CIO
Drake Sadler
DexKo Global
Director, Global IT Security
Scott Sadlocha
United Wholesale Mortgage
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Laurie Saims
KLA
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Robert Sexton
Continental Structural Plastics
Executive Director Technology & Integration
Peter Stang
General Dynamics Land Systems
CISO
Ali Syed
Amway
VP Information Security & Risk (CISO)
Ryan Talbott
BorgWarner
VP & CIO
Darlene Taylor
Epitec, Inc.
Head of Technology
Karla Thomas
Lear Corporation
Vulnerability Manager
Art Thompson
City of Detroit
CIO
Soma Venkat Ph.D.
Cooper Standard
SVP & Chief Information Technology Officer
Joe Von Gott
Continental Automotive
CISO, North America
Cynthia Weaver
Walbridge
VP, Information Technology
Mo Wehbi
Penske
Director, Information Security & PMO
Craig Wilder
Bronson
IT Director & Information Security Officer
Andrew Woodard
Delta Dental of Michigan
CISO
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
September 15, 2022 | 1 hour
Detroit CISO Virtual Town Hall
Inspiring Data Curiosity and Confidence
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
IN-PERSON
October 4, 2022 | an evening
Detroit CISO Inner Circle
Colony Club (Gem Theatre)
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
Learn More
Content from your CISO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022



PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
LISTEN NOWINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022



INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent
Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.
VIEW RESULTSINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022



INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
CISO Community Pulse on the War for Talent
We asked CISOs across Evanta communities if they think there is a war for talent, and if so, what is causing it. Here is what nearly 250 senior security leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
VIEW RESULTS