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.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Vince Aimutis

Federated Insurance
VP, Director, Information Services & CISO

Mary Faulkner

Thrivent
VP, CISO & IT Operations

Jeff Johnson

Digikey
Director, IT Security

Greg Matthias

Agiliti
VP, CISO

Tina Meeker

Sleep Number
VP, Information Security & Enterprise Architecture

Param Vig

Solventum
SVP, CISO

Governing Body Members

Brad Abbott

Medica
CISO & Senior Director Information Security

Rich Agostino

Target
SVP, CISO & Infrastructure

Tom Bauer

APi Group
Global CISO

Matthew Bohne

Honeywell
VP & Chief Product Security Officer

Drew Bomett

Boston Scientific
VP & Chief Info Security Officer

Eric Brown

Metropolitan Council
CISO

Billie Chock

General Mills
Director, Cybersecurity

Peter Christy

Patterson Companies
VP, CISO

Andrew Coyne

Mayo Clinic
CISO

Derek Dahlen

Regions Bank
SVP, Head of Customer Identity

Thomas Dolan

Exela
SVP , Global Information Security & Risk

Betty Elliott

Freddie Mac
SVP, CISO

Sarah Engstrom

CHS
CISO & VP IT Security, Productivity & Privacy

Linda Goettler

City of Saint Paul
CISO

Christopher Groshong

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Digital Platforms & Cybersecurity Leader

Darel Gustafson

HealthPartners
Director Information Security, Deputy CISO

Judy Hatchett

Surescripts
VP, Information Security & CISO

Heather Hausmann

Pentair
CISO & CIO

Paul Hershberger

Cargill
Cyber Command Center Leader

Jeff Holschuh

Sun Country Airlines
CISO

John Israel

State of Minnesota
Assistant Commissioner & CISO

Steven Jensen

Aegon
Global CISO

Mike Kearn

U.S. Bank
BISO

Michael Kellen

The Toro Company
CISO

Yan Kravchenko

Hennepin Healthcare
Core Technology & Information Security Director

Jill Kuykendall

Securian Financial
Second VP & CISO, Enterprise Cybersecurity Solutions

Jasper Li

Banner Engineering
Director, Global IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Jim Long

C.H. Robinson
Global Head Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Management

Aimee Martin

Data Recognition Corporation
CISO

Jonathan May

Mortenson
Senior Security Lead

Daniel May

Choice Hotels International
Senior Director, Information Security

Abdeslam Mazouz

City of Minneapolis
CISO

Adam McConnell

Legence
Senior Director Cyber-Security, Governance and Risk

Harshal Mehta

CWT
VP & CISO

Adam Mishler

Best Buy
SVP, Global CISO

Carlos Moran

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc
Consulting Advisor Security Risk and Controls

Scott More

Ameriprise Financial
VP, CISO

Kory Nadeau

Presbyterian Homes & Services
VP, IT

Eric Ong

Donaldson
Senior Director, Global Information Security

Scott Ostrander

SPS Commerce
VP & CISO

Jack Powell

Allianz Life US
CISO CISO AVP, IT Security & Risk Management

Greg Quale

Schwans Co
Senior Director IT Security

Richard Rhodes

SPS Commerce
Senior Manager Information Security

Michael Rogers

Hormel Foods
CISO & Director Information Security & Compliance

Bernie Rominski

Regis
Director, Information Security

Frank Ross

Andersen Corporation
Director, Enterprise Information Security & Architecture

William Scandrett

Allina Health
VP, CISO

Janet Schoephoerster

Interpublic Group (IPG)
Executive Director, Global Infrastructure Engineering & Security

Rohit Tandon

Essentia Health
VP & CISO

Tony Taylor

Land O'Lakes
CISO

Glenn Toby

Minnesota State Lottery
Information Security Officer

Chris Tyberg

Abbott
CISO

Craig Weatherhead

Fastenal
SVP, IT Infrastructure & Security

Jeff Weeks

First National Bank Of Omaha
SVP & CISO

Ryan West

Life Time
CISO

Justin Wiech

UCare
Information Security Officer

Kristi Yauch

Winnebago Industries
VP, Information Security


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

  1. Balancing Risk Mitigation and Value Creation
  2. Facilitating Secure Decision-Making with Outcome-Driven Metrics
  3. Thriving Amidst Complexity and Uncertainty

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

March 13, 2025 | an evening

Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle

Surly Brewing Co.

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

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IN-PERSON

June 18, 2025 | 1 day

Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit

Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

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

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IN-PERSON

September 24, 2025 | an evening

Minneapolis CISO Inner Circle

Pinstripes

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

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IN-PERSON

December 3, 2025 | 1 day

Minneapolis CISO Executive Summit

Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

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

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