Additional Info

Job title of nominated professional (or team name)Executive Director of Information Security
Company (where nominated professional or team is working)Chicago Public Schools
Websitehttps://www.cps.edu/about/departments/information-and-technology-services/
Company size (employees)10,000 or more
CountryUnited States
Headquarters RegionNorth America

Overview

Ron has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology in industries such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and higher education. He has a background in regulatory processes and extensive experience with network and infrastructure. He is currently the Executive Director of Information Technology for Chicago Public Schools

Accomplishments

Ron is a great leader that not only inspires is direct reports but also his colleagues by focusing his attention on people, communicating clear goals, and being transparent. He is such a smart cyber security professional that can explain an IT situation in a way that is easy to understand. Ron is also a forward thinker that is constantly providing educational tools on cyber security best practices and implementing strategies that will keep our students and staff safe.