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 Ohio 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

Ohio CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Ohio 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

Michael Erickson

Baptist Health
CISO

Lisa Heckler

CareSource
CISO

Governing Body Members

Brian Bennett

CommuniCare
Director of Cyber Security

Katrina Biscay

University of Cincinnati
AVP & CISO

Todd Colliver

Sazerac
CISO

Robert Corley

Kentucky Community & Technical College System
CISO

Tom Dager

ADM
CISO

Anthony Fisic

Battelle
CISO

Michael Haas

The Kroger Co.
CISO

Corey Kaemming

Valvoline
Senior Director, CISO

Mike Kelley

Total Quality Logistics
CISO

Matt King

Belcan
Chief Security & Data Officer

Brian Klenke

Bath & Body Works
CISO

Craig Kobren

The Christ Hospital
CISO & Chief of Enterprise Information Management

Jagan Kolli

Great Lakes Cheese
CISO

David Mackey

Nordson
CISO

Suresh Manchella

Littelfuse
VP IT & CISO

Rich Nagle

The Ohio State University
AVP & CISO

Paul Orme

Crown Equipment
Director, Cybersecurity

Gregory Peebles

Sound Physicians
CISO

Drew Perry

Ramaco Resources
VP, IT & Cybersecurity

Jonathan Phillips

Klöckner Pentaplast
CISO

Charlie Schuetz

Whataburger Restaurants
Director, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Brian Seggie

Churchill Downs Incorporated
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

March 9, 2027 | an evening

Ohio CISO Community Inner Circle

The View

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

In-Person

May 18, 2027 | 1 day

Ohio CISO Community Executive Summit

The Westin Cincinnati

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



Your Community Sponsors

Global Thought Leaders

CISO Thought Leaders