Fairfield, Iowa, United States
Strategic IT Executive with 28+ years of experience driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and information security in financial services, education, and consulting. Proven expertise in leading large IT teams, managing budgets up to $20M, and delivering technology solutions that align with business goals. A visionary leader adept at modernizing IT infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of innovation and resilience.
• Oversee a 75+ member IT organization with $25M financial responsibility, including Service Desk, Infrastructure, Information Security, and Production Support. • Led the successful remote transformation of a 950-employee workforce in under 30 days during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Architected data center modernization, implementing private cloud and multi-cloud strategies to enhance scalability and reduce downtime. • Chair the Information Security Risk Committee and serve as CISO, driving enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives for 3,800+ branch offices, ensuring FINRA and SEC compliance. • Designed layered security architectures and vendor risk management frameworks, strengthening the organization’s cybersecurity posture. • Partnered with executive leadership on M&A activities, leading technology integrations and divestitures. • Implemented employee retention strategies, achieving <4% attrition during “The Great Resignation” while improving team satisfaction ranking. • Elevated IT alignment with business goals by participating in peer groups, Enterprise Technology Leadership committee, Risk Coalition and New Century Council. • ScrumMaster for three Agile Dev/Ops teams responsible for corporate website, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and financial professional compensation system (PayCheque).
• Championed the district-wide 1:1 computing initiative, increasing student engagement and technology adoption. • Designed, implemented and supported 1000 student Macbooks, and 100 Teacher Macbooks. • Migrated IT systems to cloud services, reducing resource needs, improving scalability and reliability. • Designed and implemented information security protocols to safeguard student data.
Wireless Internet Service Provider providing internet service to 6 underserved rural communities in Southeast Iowa
• Designed and implemented the Financial Institution Managed Services Program, delivering tailored IT solutions to community banks ranging from $20M–$1B asset size. • Architected, designed and implemented virtualized infrastructure and network security solutions (VMware, Cisco ASA, Fortinet) while ensuring GLBA and FFIEC compliance. • Represented financial institutions during regulatory exams and audits. • Advised financial institutions on disaster recovery strategies and IT risk management.
• Built and scaled a successful IT consultancy specializing in community financial institutions ($20M–$250M), K–12 education, and manufacturing clients. • Architected, designed and implemented enterprise virtualization, network security, and information security solutions. • Designed data centers and network cable plant management systems • Company acquired by Clifton Gunderson LLP