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Minneapolis 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:
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
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
Chief Information Security Officer

Michael Rogers
UnitedHealth Group
BISO United Healthcare / Sr. Director Cyber Defense

Rohit Tandon
State of Minnesota
Chief Information Security Officer

Tony Taylor
Land O'Lakes
CISO
Members
Brad Abbott
Medica
Director of Information Security, CISO
Rich Agostino
Target
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Bill Alfveby
Deluxe
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
David Anderson
Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association
CISO
Tom Bauer
APi Group
Global CISO
Drew Bomett
Boston Scientific
VP, CISO - Global IT Cybersecurity
Jim Brady
Fairview Health Services
Vice President Information Security and Infrastructure and CISO
Eric Brown
Ramsey County
CISO
Aaron Verdell Call
WPS Health Solutions
CISO
Peter Christy
Patterson Companies
Director Information Security
Chuck Cinco
First Premier Bank
CISO
Richard Coleman
Andersen Corporation
Senior Security Analyst
Andrew Coyne
Mayo Clinic
Chief Information Security Officer
Derek Dahlen
U.S. Bank
SVP, Director of Information Security – Identity and Access Management
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
National Marrow Donor Program
CISO, CTO, DPO & VP
Judy Hatchett
Surescripts
VP & CISO
Paul Hershberger
Cargill
Cyber Command Center Leader
Jeff Holschuh
Sun Country Airlines
CISO
Steven Jensen
Aegon
Global CISO
Jeff Johnson
Digi-Key
Director, IT Security
Pat Joyce
Medtronic
VP, Global IT & CSO
Mike Kearn
US Bank
Director, Threat Informed Defense
Michael Kellen
The Toro Co
CISO
Randy Kirsch
Presbyterian Homes and Services
VP of IT
Noah Korba
General Mills
Director, Cybersecurity
Tris Lingen
3M
Chief Information Security Officer
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
Agiliti
VP, CISO
Jonathan May
Mortenson
Senior Security Lead
Abdeslam Mazouz
City of Minneapolis
CISO
Tina Meeker
Sleep Number
Sr. Director, Information Security
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
Jayson Nelson
Radisson Hotels Americas
CISO and Vice President IT Shared Services
Jim O'Conner
Cargill
CISO
Kathy Orner
3M
Senior Manager, IT Risk Management
Tom Parker
Amazon
Global Head of Network Security
Jack Powell
Allianz Life US
CISO & AVP, IT Security & Risk Management
Bernie Rominski
Regis Corporation
Director, Information Security
Mark Ruchie
Entrust
VP, CISO
William Scandrett
Allina Health
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Janet Schoephoerster
Interpublic Group of Companies
Executive Dir, Global Engineering and Security
Ryan Spinti
APi Group
Cybersecurity Director
Jim Stephani
Federated Insurance
VP - Director of Business Technology
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
Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON
September 20, 2022 | an evening
Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle
Lumber Exchange Event Center
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
Learn More
IN-PERSON
November 30, 2022 | 1 day
Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit
Hilton Minneapolis
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
Learn More
Content from your CISO peers
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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