Minneapolis CISO Community


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Join a powerful network of C-level 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 best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

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

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
Senior Director – Information Risk Management-CISOSenior Director – Information Risk Management - 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

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

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
CISO, Director, IT Security and Privacy

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

Yan Kravchenko

Hennepin Healthcare
Core Technology & Information Security Director

Jasper Li

Banner Engineering
Director of Global IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Jim Long

C.H. Robinson
Director Cybersecurity, Technology Risk Management

Michael Marker

Old Republic Title Insurance Group
DR/BC/PCI Architect

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

CWT
VP, CISO

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 Hotel Group Americas
CISO and Vice President IT Shared Services

Jim O'Conner

Cargill
CISO

Eric Ong

Donaldson
Sr. Director, Global Information Security

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

Milinda Rambel Stone

Bremer Bank
SVP & Chief Information Security Officer

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 Director, Global Infrastructure

Glenn Toby

Minnesota State Lottery
Information Security Officer

Chris Tyberg

Abbott
CISO

Param Vig

3M
SVP, CISO

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 Industries
Director Information Security


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Securing AI, Automation and New Technology
  2. Building Operating Models that Foster Agility and Security by Design
  3. Strengthening Cyber Risk's Role as a Driver for Enterprise Decision Making

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

September 27, 2023 | an evening

Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle

The Van Dusen Mansion

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

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VIRTUAL

October 17, 2023 | 1 hour

Minneapolis 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

December 13, 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

March 2024 | 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

June 2024 | 1 day

Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit

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

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IN-PERSON

September 2024 | an evening

Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle

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

Learn More

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