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Milwaukee 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.
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.
- 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
Milwaukee CISO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Milwaukee CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs
Richard Flahaven
Harley-Davidson
Chief Information Security Officer & Data Privacy Officer
Mandy Huth
Kohler Co.
VP, Cybersecurity
John Paape
Roehl Transport
Vice President of Technology/CIO
Rick Sackett
ProAmpac
Director, Information Security
Members
Reshad Alam
Regal Rexnord
Vice President, Information Systems Security
Stephen Fried
American Family Insurance
IT Security Threat and Identity Management Director
Bernd Huber
S C Johnson & Son Inc
CISO
Rebecca Janutis
Kohl's Corporation
CISO
Angela Johnson
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
CISO & VP IS Infrastructure
Adam Lance
Komatsu Mining
Director, Global Infrastructure & CISO
Shawn Lewis
Spectrum Brands
Senior Director, Information Security
Britt Lindley
Trustmark
CISO
Chris Merkel
Northwestern Mutual
Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations
Doug Michelz
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
CISO
Larry Pedrazoli
Generac Power Systems
Director of Cyber Security
Dane Sandersen
Trek Bicycle
Global IT (CIO) and Security Director (CSO/CISO)
Joe Smits
Associated Bank-Corp
CISO
Bob Turner
University of Wisconsin-Madison
CISO
Sean Valcamp
MGIC Investment Corporation
VP, Chief Technology & Information Security Officer
Tim Van Ryzin
Milliman
Director, Information Security
Mark Ward
Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
CISO
Jennifer Westphal
MGIC Investment Corporation
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 Programs
VIRTUAL
September 29, 2022 | 1 hour
Milwaukee CISO Virtual Town Hall
Inspiring Data Curiosity and Confidence
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
October 12 - 14, 2022 | 3 days
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Global CISO Executive Summit
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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IN-PERSON
November 16, 2022 | 1 day
Milwaukee CISO Executive Summit
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Milwaukee CISO Virtual Boardroom - 02/23/2022
2021 Milwaukee CISO Executive Summit - 12/14/2021
Milwaukee CISO Virtual Town Hall - 09/30/2021
Milwaukee CISO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/24/2021
2021 Milwaukee CISO Virtual Town Hall - March - 03/17/2021
2020 Milwaukee CISO Virtual Boardroom - November - 11/10/2020
2020 Milwaukee CISO Virtual Executive Summit - 10/28/2020
2020 Milwaukee CISO Virtual Boardroom - September - 09/24/2020
2020 Milwaukee CISO Virtual Town Hall - September - 09/02/2020
2020 Milwaukee CISO Virtual Town Hall - August - 08/05/2020
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Content from your CISO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 14, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 14, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 22
Executive Director and Digital CIO Eddy Wagoner of JLL joins the podcast to talk about how C-level leaders can address sustainability and other global concerns. Wagoner shares how to collaborate across the C-suite on global issues and why focusing on sustainability is necessary to grow and remain competitive.
LISTEN NOWBLOG | AUGUST 8, 2022
BLOG | AUGUST 8, 2022
4 Things We Learned about the War for Talent
Talent shortages. This isn’t a new problem, but the events of the past two years have escalated the situation to unprecedented heights. We asked 700 C-level executives across Evanta communities about the war for talent – here are four key learnings from the survey.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | 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.
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