Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Atlanta CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Atlanta CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Atlanta 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

Derek Benz

The Coca-Cola Company
SVP & CISO

John Dickson

Insight Global
CISO

John Gift

PepsiCo
SVP & Global CISO

Stacy Hughes

ABM
SVP & CISO

Kemper Seay

Carter's
SVP Infrastructure & Chief Information Security Officer

Governing Body Members

Andy Abercrombie

Novelis
CISO

Bobby Alldread

Manhattan Associates
Senior Director, Global Security

Robert Andriulli

Mativ
CISO

Shane Anglin

Step Up For Students
SVP of Information Security

James Azar

Artera Services
Interim CIO & CISO

Tamika Bass

Gannett Fleming
Cybersecurity Director

Christopher Blake

COUNTRY Financial
Vice President, Chief Technology & Security Officer (CTO/CSO)

Chris Boyd

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
CISO

Chris Bullock

Aveanna Healthcare
Director, Cyber Risk Management & Data Governance

KC Carnes

Tennessee Valley Authority
VP, Cyber Security & CISO

Chris Collins

JAS WORLDWIDE
Governing Body Member

Kenny Cunningham

OneDigital Health & Benefits
Chief Security Officer

Antonio Davis

Northeast Georgia Health System
Information Security Director/CISO

Roger Delph

Oxford Industries
Head of Cyber Security

John Diaz

ThyssenKrupp
Head of Information Security

Daniel Dubowski

Marriott
SVP & CISO

Matt Durant

BlueLinx
Director, IT Security & Risk Management

James Edgar

Corpay
SVP & CISO

Katie Ewers

McKesson
Director, Cybersecurity, Learning Strategy

Ngozi Eze

Levi Strauss & Co.
CISO

Rob Ferrill

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AVP & CISO

Kevin Gowen

Synovus Financial
Chief Security Officer

Ray Griffin

Mazda Motor
CISO

Matt Harless

Simpson Manufacturing Co Inc
CISO

Joshua Harshbarger

RaceTrac
CISO & Executive Director, Information Security

Jonathan Hay

AmWINS Group
VP, Information Security

Glen Helton

POOLCORP
Director, Information Security

Curley Henry

Southern Company
CISO

Gretchen Hiley

Randstad
CISO, North America

Joseph Hinkle

Smurfit WestRock
Group CISO

Ganjar Imansantosa

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
CISO & VP Technology Operations

Darrell Jenkins

Clayton Homes
CISO

Scott Kelly

RPC
VP, Infrastructure & Security

Adam Keown

Eastman
CISO

Jeremy Koppen

Equifax
CISO

Tera Ladner

Aflac
VP, Global CISO

Jody Lee

Invesco
Managing Director, Global Head of Security and CISO

Ben Leggett

Benevis
Director, IT Operations (CISO)

Jose "Joe" Marroquin

Vestis
Governing Body

Mike Marsilio

Paradies Lagardere
Information Security & Compliance Officer

Chris Mattson

Curia
Senior Director, CISO

Eric Mermelstein

Arconic
VP of Global IT

Jim Miles

Construction Resources Management
VP, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Kevin Morrison

HOA Brands
Director of Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

Dave Nagel

Genuine Parts
VP & Global CISO

Murtaza Nisar

Clario
VP & CISO

David Nolan

Trimont Real Estate Advisors
Chief Security Officer

Carl Patten II

Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Vice President, Information Technology

Marcus Peet

National Christian Foundation
VP of Information Security

Jorge Perez

Ameris Bank
CISO

Carlton Powers

Atlanta Falcons
Senior Director, Information Security

Sridhar Prabhakaran

WK Kellogg Co
CISO

Warren Reid

Atlanticus
Director of Cybersecurity

Whitfield Samuel

Georgia State University
CISO, AVP

Caroline Saxon

Stream Data Centers
Head of Compliance

Carl Scaffidi

Vystar Credit Union
SVP & CISO

Eric Scott

Georgia Tech Research Institute
Chief Information Security Officer

Frank Sornson

ExamWorks
VP, Global IT Security

Pete Statia

Saia
CISO

Ray Strubinger

TK Elevator
AMS CISO

Trey Tunnell

Floor & Decor
CISO

Sulohita Vaddadi

General Electric
CISO

Bhanu Vallabhaneni

J.M. Huber
CISO

Joe Watkins

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
CISO

Mike Whitt

Renasant Bank
CISO

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

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

November 19, 2026 | 1 day

Atlanta CISO Community Executive Summit

Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

February 3, 2027 | an evening

Atlanta CISO Community Inner Circle

Buckhead Club

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

June 9, 2027 | 1 day

Atlanta CISO Community Executive Summit

 Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Atlanta CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

November 16, 2027 | 1 day

Atlanta CISO Community Executive Summit

Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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