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

Gary Desai
Discount Tire
CIO

Ed Dzadovsky
Circle K
CIO

Mike Goodwin
PetSmart
CIO

Rich Kellen
Wind River Systems
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

Shannon Lawson
City of Phoenix, AZ
CISO

Mike Lettman
Department of Homeland Security
Cyber Security Advisor (CSA) Arizona- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Todd Redfoot
GoDaddy.com
Chief Privacy & Risk Officer

Justin Replogle
Honeywell Aerospace
VP, IT

Tim Roemer
State of Arizona
Director of Homeland Security, State of Arizona

J.R. Sloan
State of Arizona
CIO
Members
Bashar Abouseido
Charles Schwab
SVP, CISO
Todd Bell
Valleywise Health
Executive Director, CISO
David Boynton
Arizona Public Service Company
Director, IS & Compliance
Scott Campbell
City of Tempe, AZ
CISO
Jeffrey Coe
ON Semiconductor
Sr. Director & CISO
Lanita Collette
University of Arizona
Deputy CIO & CISO
James Costello
Freeport-McMoRan
CISO
Don Devine
Sparklight
Sr. Director, Cyber Security (CISO)
Michael Fish
Salt River Project
Senior Director, Cyber Security
Lester Godsey
Maricopa County, AZ
CISO
Brandon Greenwood
Overstock.com
CISO, VP Security & IT
Allan Jacobson
VEREIT
VP, Cyber Risk Management and Governance
Michael Manrod
Grand Canyon University
CISO
Jeff Miller
Quantinuum
Chief Information Officer
Daniel Paula
MUFG Union Bank
Director of Innovation
Lynne Pizzini
CIT Group
Director of Security Governance, Assurance, and Design
John Pontrelli
Discount Tire
CISO
Larry Schwarberg
University of Phoenix
VP, Information Security
John Stark
State of Arizona - Arizona Department of Health Services
Information Security Officer
Jason Stead
Choice Hotels International
CISO
Keith Stocks
MUFG Union Bank
VP, Information Risk Management
Robert Wahl
PetSmart
CISO
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
August 11, 2022 | 1 hour
Phoenix 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
December 1, 2022 | 1 day
Phoenix CISO Executive Summit
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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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