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

Ohio CISO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Ohio 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

Michael Erickson

Baptist Health
CISO

Lisa Heckler

CareSource
CISO

Ryan Kean

Total Quality Logistics
CIO

Phani Konduru

BrightSpring Health Services
Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Bob Schuetter

Ashland
CISO

Governing Body Members

Lori Anello

Fifth Third Bank
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer

Katrina Biscay

University of Cincinnati
CISO

Mark Carney

Liberty Mutual
Information Security Leader

Dave Criminski

Bath & Body Works
AVP, Information Security

Shannon Culp

ADM
Director Global Information & Cyber Security

Tom Dager

ADM
CISO

Tom Enneking

Trinity Health
Regional Director - Enterprise Information Security - Western Region Trinity Health

Anthony Fisic

Battelle
CISO

Michael Haas

The Kroger Co.
CISO

Jigar Kadakia

Emory Healthcare
CISO

Corey Kaemming

Valvoline
Sr. Director Information Security

Mike Kelley

The E.W. Scripps Company
Chief Information Security Officer

Jason Kinder

Leonardo DRS
Director, Corp Security - Cyber Security & SOC Ops

Matt King

Belcan
Chief Security and Data Officer

Brian Klenke

Bath & Body Works
CISO

Craig Kobren

The Christ Hospital
Chief Information Security Officer

Jagan Kolli

Great Lakes Cheese
CISO

Adam Leisring

Outreach
CIO

Suresh Manchella

Hillenbrand
VP & CISO

William McCaster

U.S. Bank
Vice President, Business Information Security Officer

Rich Nagle

The Ohio State University
AVP & CISO

Gregory Peebles

UofL Health
CISO

Drew Perry

Serta Simmons Bedding
CISO

Jonathan Phillips

Klöckner Pentaplast
CISO

Greg Press

Munich Reinsurance America
Global Head Information Security Office

Mark Sandler

Tempur Sealy
Director, IT Security & Compliance

Charles Schuetz

Whataburger Restaurants
Director, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Brian Waeltz

Cardinal Health
CISO

Bryan Willett

Lexmark
CISO


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


IN-PERSON

March 4, 2025 | an evening

Ohio CISO Inner Circle

Anderson Pavilion

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

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IN-PERSON

May 22, 2025 | 1 day

Ohio CISO Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Cincinatti

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

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