Executive Overview
A proven security and technology executive that enjoys working in complex critical infrastructure environments. I understand and articulate risk, compliance and organizational strategy to individuals at all levels. I believe that informing and managing cybersecurity risk from a board level is foundational for optimal organizational resilience. I focus on ensuring compliance with well designed controls, processes and policies. I am passionate about increasing security in critical infrastructure along with building the partnerships that foster great and actionable information sharing. Specialties: Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, ITIL, Risk Management, Compliance, Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture, Cloud, NERC, PCI, NIST 800, Telecommunications, Nuclear Operations, Analytics, Monitoring, Strategic Alignment, Coaching, Boards, Risk.
Career Timeline
- Tennessee Valley AuthorityCurrentSep 2020–Present· 6 yrs
- Vice President, Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security OfficerCurrentAug 2023–Present
- Director TVA CybersecuritySep 2020–Aug 2023
- 2017–Sep 2020· 3 yrs 8 mos
- VP Critical Secure Services & CISOOct 2018–Sep 2020
- VP & Chief Information Security Officer2017–Oct 2018
- 2009–2011· 2 yrs
- Instructor, Adjunct2009–2011
- Dec 2000–Dec 2016· 16 yrs
- Cyber Security & Information ProtectionMar 2012–Dec 2016
- System Software SpecialistJun 2005–Mar 2012
- Corporate Systems & Data SpecialistJul 2004–Jun 2005
- Nuclear Computer System SpecialistDec 2000–Jul 2004
- Dec 1999–Dec 2000· 1 yr
- Software EngineerDec 1999–Dec 2000
- May 1997–Dec 1999· 2 yrs 7 mos
- Cooperative Education StudentMay 1997–Dec 1999
Education
MBA
MBA
Bellevue University
BS
Computer Science
Peru State College
Computer Science
Midland University