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ChiBrrCon

ChiBrrCon is a privately funded, not-for-profit, charitable organization established for information security and technology focused individuals. Building on years of hosting in-house conferences to help address tight corporate training budgets, ChiBrrCon was founded by corporate information security leaders and sponsored by their respective organizations in 2020.

The mission and vision of ChiBrrCon are the same as the ones our founders set with their own in-house programs; to provide attendees with high quality training, an opportunity to present to a safe audience, and an opportunity to meet peers with like interests.

ChiBrrCon is hosted and taught by information security and technology professionals from the Chicagoland Area with special guest speakers from around the world.

In 2022 we broadened our mission to meet the needs of a broader set of audience members and introduced learner tracks for individuals in the beginning of their security and technology careers, and individuals seeking the next step in their development to become a Chief Information Security Officer. We also broadened our private list of invitees to include organizations seeking to address diversity gaps in our profession.

Our Mission

To provide technologically minded individuals:

- A rich, affordable learning experience

- A safe, inclusive, diverse, harassment-free zone to expand and share knowledge and experiences with peers

- An opportunity to meet, socialize, and create lasting relationships with others who share similar interests

Our Vision

Develop and Inspire the next generation of cyber professionals through knowledge transfer, diversity & inclusion, and community collaboration.

Ricardo LaFosseChiBrrCon President and CISO at Kraft-Heinz

Ricardo’s career has encompassed over 16 years of senior level technical, management and consultative positions in government, health care, educational, financial services and legal services. Ricardo has architected innovative and successful incident management, risk management, application security programs, data protection policies and cloud security vendor assessment and frameworks. Proven leadership, project management, mentor, negotiation, and problem-solving skills demonstrated throughout his career.

Troy MatternChiBrrCon Vice President and CISO at SoneX Group, Inc.

I build and change programs when the status quo has shown it can’t do what is needed to succeed. I’ve built and led teams in large and complex organizations my entire professional life. With the ability to articulate a vision and drive to make it a reality, I am ready to help show the way from the Board to those in the day to day fight. Shaped by 23 years of experience in the U.S. Marine Corps and nearly 10 years as a corporate executive building programs to manage their greatest risks, I am ready to lead.

What I love: Contributing to a mission that matters, time with my family, traveling/experiencing different cultures, and sailing.

Kevin NovakChiBrrCon CFO and CISO at Old National Bankcorp

A visionary and highly accomplished senior information security and information technology risk executive with vast expertise in financial services, technology security, information security, operational risk management, and fraud and forensics. Comprehensive experience in risk assessment and management, compliance (SOX, HIPAA), financial reporting and analysis, and strategic planning. Utilizes transformational leadership and communications skills to conduct presentations and articulate risks and benefits to achieve buy-in across an organization. A forward-thinking and perceptive top-performer who drives the ownership of business results and consistently exceeds goals.

Walter LefmannChiBrrCon Secretary and Director of Security at Chicago Trading Company

Jack BurbackCSO at Wintrust Financial Corporation

A motivated Information Security executive specializing in the design and enhancement of enterprise level security programs. An effective leader, manager and strategic thinker focused on continuous improvement.

Amanda FennellChiBrrCon CMO and Chief Security and Information Officer at Prove

Talent focused, solutions-oriented, highly analytical executive with over 20 years of cyber security and overall experience in the technology & SaaS industry. Proven ability to provide strategic vision and leadership foresight and lead significant organizational changes including SaaS adoption. Dynamic people leader with proven experience in developing high performing teams. Seasoned external speaker, podcast host and spokesperson with over 50 media appearances in the past 2 years.

Views Security as a key business enabler, with a proven track record of aligning security programs with strategic and commercial business objectives. Accomplished in supporting sales cycles, post-merger M&A integration, mitigating audit finding risks, and preparing businesses for successful acquisition. Advises Security startups and is passionate about empowering teams to drive program improvements from the ground up. Leads with a direct, honest, and empathetic style.Talent focused, solutions-oriented, highly analytical executive with over 20 years of cyber security and overall experience in the technology & SaaS industry. Proven ability to provide strategic vision and leadership foresight and lead significant organizational changes including SaaS adoption. Dynamic people leader with proven experience in developing high performing teams. Seasoned external speaker, podcast host and spokesperson with over 50 media appearances in the past 2 years. Views Security as a key business enabler, with a proven track record of aligning security programs with strategic and commercial business objectives. Accomplished in supporting sales cycles, post-merger M&A integration, mitigating audit finding risks, and preparing businesses for successful acquisition. Advises Security startups and is passionate about empowering teams to drive program improvements from the ground up. Leads with a direct, honest, and empathetic style.

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Michael V. PhillipsChief Information Security Officer

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