Experience

Proven executive leader of medium to large organizations (750–50,000) with a demonstrated history of performance in highly technical environments. Served as a member of the Board of Directors at the National Security Agency / Central Security Service, the Command Team at United States Cyber Command, and as Chief of Staff and formerly Chief Data Officer for a mid-size regional bank ($32B).

Recognized as a trailblazer in the intelligence and national defense cybersecurity communities with more than 35 years of experience in strategic planning and operations, resource allocation, and budget execution.

Serves currently as a Board Member of Hoodies for Heroes, Board Advisor of the Military Cyber Professionals Association, Adjutant/Quartermaster of Veterans of Foreign Wars Montana District 3, and as Chair of the Heights Community Development Task Force. Previously served on the Board of Directors of the Billings Community Foundation.

A highly effective communicator and approved Montana CPA Candidate, having passed the Uniform CPA Examination, with experience in:

• Executive leadership
• Audit and internal controls
• Process and systems analysis
• Risk management and compliance
• Budgeting
• Cybersecurity
• Data analytics

Skills and experience: Executive leadership, organizational management and culture, interpersonal communication, intelligence operations and analysis, information systems and accounting, cybersecurity, cyberspace operations, information assurance, data and analytics, crisis management, cultural competency, contingency and succession planning.