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Advisory Council
SecureWorld Kansas City
May 13, 2026
  • Donna Gomez
    Security Risk & Compliance Analyst
    Johnson County Kansas
  • Dr. Cheryl Cooper
    President
    WiCyS Kansas City Metroplex Affiliate
  • Monica Cole-Rowe
    CISO
    NAIC
  • Shawn Knaebel
    CISO
    Uniti Group Inc.
  • Sara Flores
    Deputy CISO
    FNBO Bank
  • Neil Watkins
    CISO
    Burns & McDonnell
  • Rob Arnold
    Director, Information Security / Privacy Officer
    Children International
  • John Godfrey
    CISO
    State of Kansas
  • Justin Sharples
    Information Security Risk Program Manager
    INTRUST Bank
  • Tim Miller
    SVP & Manager, IT
    First National Bank of Hutchinson
  • Scott Harris
    Director, Global Cyber Defense Center
    Hitachi Energy
  • Rodney Pattison
    GRC Advisor - Americas
    Capgemini
  • Matt Lathrom
    VP, CRO, CISO
    GEHA
  • David George
    Manager, Information Security
    MRIGlobal
  • Eric Baer
    Chief, IT Service Design and Transition
    USDA-Risk Management Agency
  • Naeem Babri
    President
    Kansas City ISSA Chapter
  • Jason Cradit
    VP of IT
    Commonwealth LNG
  • Brian Wasko
    Head of Cybersecurity Operations
    Je Dunn Construction
  • Ron Shuck
    SVP & CISO
    CURO Financial Technologies Group
  • Yaron Levi
    CISO
    Dolby Laboratories
  • BJ Smith
    Director of Information Security
    Seaboard Foods
  • Anthony Canning
    Director
    PwC
  • Britney Kennedy
    Global BISO & Director of Business Partnership
    Cardinal Health
  • Kevin Augspurger
    VP, IT & Systems
    Bluebird Fiber
  • James Waters
    CISO & Enterprise Architect
    Michael Baker International
  • Cindi Carter
    CISO
    Check Point Software Technologies
  • Marty Crossland
    Associate VP, Instructional Technology & Online Education
    MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • Eric Ervin
    Director, Industrial Cybersecurity - Utilities (Power & Water) & Manufacturing
    Hitachi Energy
  • Scott Unruh
    VP, Director of Network & Security
    JE Dunn Construction
  • Roy Moore
    CIO, CSO
    Peter Millar & G/Fore
  • Tyrone Watson-Ferguson
    Deputy CISO of Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Design
    Burns & McDonnell
  • Ryan Fickel
    CTO & CISO
    Advisors Excel
  • Justin Rainey
    SVP & CISO
    UMB Financial Corporation
  • Shawn Geib
    CISO
    Honeywell
  • Eric Walters
    CISO & Manager, Information Security Department
    Burns & McDonnell
  • Harry Maroudas
    IT Operations Administrator & Information Systems Security Officer
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • Michael Meis
    Associate CISO
    University of Kansas Health System
  • Pedro Vazquez
    Head of Global Information Security
    GARMIN
  • Randy Raw
    CISO
    Veterans United Home Loans
  • Cory Kennedy
    Founder
    Strike/SecKC
  • Shawn Scott
    Director, Devices & Services Security
    Amazon
  • Joshua Brown
    CISO
    Spektrum Labs
  • Holly Giammanco
    VP of IT
    Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
  • Ed Hudson
    CISO
    University of Kansas
  • Reanna Schultz
    Team Leader of Information Security
    Garmin
  • Quinn Johnson
    Security Analyst
    Essense of Australia
  • Jon Rogers
    CISO & Sr. Director of Infrastructure & Operations
    Continental Resources
  • Robert Lopez
    VP / Director - Information Security Risk Manager
    UMB Bank
  • Maria Singh
    Cybersecurity Content Manager
    EnterpriseKC
  • Norm Muellman
    VP, Information Security
    Rabo Agri Finance
  • Craig Nichols
    Sr. Information Security Specialist
    Burns & McDonnell
  • Steve Hannah
    Director, Information Security
    Polsinelli PC
  • Michael Barr
    CIO
    The Guidance Center
  • Bill Kim
    CISO
    Security Bank of Kansas City
  • Cara Walls
    North America Information Security Officer
    BlueScope
  • Scott Cenfetelli
    CISO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Sherry Callahan
    CISO
    DFA
  • Steve Stanley
    CTO, CIO
    Cartwright Companies
  • Steven Gee
    CISO
    Western Missouri Medical Center
  • Chris Goodfellow
    Field CISO
    Distributed Technology Group
  • Mark Wilcox
    SVP, CISO & Privacy Officer
    Capital Bank N.A & Windsor Advantage
  • Scott Nicholson
    CISO
    Exhibit Arts, LLC
  • Travis Nichols
    CISO
    Shelter Insurance
  • Mike Jin
    SVP, CISO
    Acentra Health
  • Tim Myers
    CISO, Director of IT Operations
    MEM
  • Geoff Degan
    Deputy CISO
    Busey Bank
  • Venue & Hotel Information
    SecureWorld Kansas City
    May 13, 2026
    Overland Park Convention Center
    6000 College Blvd
    Overland Park, KS 66211
    913-339-3000
    Parking

    Parking is FREE. The Overland Park Convention Center has 1,000 free parking spaces, 400 of which are covered, and 1,400 within the center and hotel complex.

    Host Hotel
    Sheraton Overland Park
    6100 College Boulevard
    Overland Park, KS 66211
    Rate: $184
    Reservation Deadline: 4/20/26

    *Guests can make reservations by using the link above or by calling Marriott reservations at (913) 234-2100

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    “One of the top reasons I attend SecureWorld is the unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers. Whether I'm looking to stay updated on the latest trends, discover innovative solutions, or simply expand my professional network, this conference provides me with the perfect environment to do so. Plus, the insights and knowledge gained here are directly applied to enhance my organization's security posture and drive my career forward.”

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    Dr. Cheryl Cooper
    President
    WiCyS Kansas City Metroplex
    Offering a full day of cybersecurity learning and collaboration!
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      Earn 6-12 CPE Credits
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      Network with Industry Peers
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      15+ Educational Elements
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      Two Keynote Speakers
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      Industry Expert Panels
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      Security Vendors & Solutions
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      Meet Local Association Leaders
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      Interactive Conference Microsite
    Conference Microsite!
    Registration is quick and easy. Once you get started, use a browser on your phone or tablet to:

    • Create a personalized agenda
    • View maps of the venue and Exhibit Hall
    • Use secure messaging to network with attendees
    • View speaker slides after the conference
    • Play CyberHunt, the app game, and compete for prizes
    Propel your cyber career at SecureWorld!

    Hone your skills and connect with your regional peers in InfoSec.