Milwaukee 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

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.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Jeremy Bauer

Molson Coors Beverage Company
Sr. Director Information Security (CISO)

David Hotchkiss

Medical College of Wisconsin
VP & CIO

Rick Sackett

ProAmpac
Global Vice President of Information Security

Jennifer Westphal

MGIC Investment Corporation
CISO

Governing Body Members

Reshad Alam

Regal Rexnord
VP, Information Systems Security at Regal Rexnord Corporation

Ray Farrell

Milwaukee Tool
VP, Enterprise Security & Infrastructure

Stephen Ford

Rockwell Automation
VP & CISO

Adam Furger

Foot Locker
Sr. Director Information Security

Steve Hannan

Landmark Credit Union
Chief Information & Risk Officer

Tod Huber

IAT Insurance Group
VP, Information Technology - Platform Engineering & Delivery

Angela Johnson

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
CISO

Brent Kennedy

PennyMac
SVP, Deputy CISO/Head of Information Security

Alan Langmann

Artisan Partners
CISO

Shawn Lewis

Spectrum Brands
VP & CIO

John Mandli

S C Johnson & Son Inc
Senior Director, Global Information Security

Kurt Manke

Organic Valley
IT Director of Security (Acting CISO)

Chris Merkel

Northwestern Mutual
Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations

Doug Michelz

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
CISO

Alyssa Miller

Epiq
CISO

Michael Reineck

RW Baird
SVP & Director of IT Security

Dane Sandersen

First Student
Senior Director of Cyber Security (CISO)

Dave Schaibly

Uline
IT Director

Anup Singh

REV Group
CISO

Troy Stairwalt

State of Wisconsin
CISO

Tim Van Ryzin

Direct Supply
Director, Cybersecurity and Compliance

James Varner

Oshkosh Corporation
VP & CISO

Mike Waldrop

Schneider National
Sr. Director, Information Security

Nick Watson

Quad
Executive Director of Information Security & Compliance

Ryan Wessels

Acuity Insurance
Director of Cyber Security


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

  1. Delivering Digital Innovation to Drive Value Across the Enterprise
  2. Maximizing Existing Resources to Optimize Emerging Costs
  3. Securing the Organization Through Advanced Technology Adoption

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

September 25, 2024 | 1 hour

Milwaukee CISO Town Hall

Data and AI — Driving Value for a Secure Organization

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

October 9, 2024 | 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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