Phoenix Chapter Officers
Shaun Angley
President
Throughout his 21+ year career, Shaun has worked in most IT disciplines and held many roles. He has experience building and managing IT operations and IT teams across multiple industries. Over the past 9+ years, Shaun has been working in various Cybersecurity disciplines and formally transitioned into a full time Information Security Management role in January of 2022 where he leads Information Security at an insurance company.
Shaun holds multiple certifications including ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Managing Risk in the Information Age certification from Harvard's Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning.
Vacant
Vice President
The Chapter's Vice President position is available. Responsibilities are currently being re-written.
Larry Heinz
Treasurer
Larry currently holds ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Josh Howard
Secretary.
Like many, Josh entered Cyberecurity from software development. Josh has extensive experience managing multiple small teams working on engineered BIM projects, tending to the needs of internal/external stakeholders, and being a good steward of project compliance. Later, Josh moved to the software development industry and actively works to balance the needs of development with requirements of adequate controls.
Josh has passed the ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CSSP) exam and is actively closing in on meeting the full requirements.
Michael "Mick" Fink
VP, Membership
Mick is currently the Head of Internet Security for SeekOut, a small SaaS company in the recruiting space. He has been in the security field for more than 10 years and loves it. Before SeekOut, Mick worked for HiringSolved, before that he was semi-retired, and before that he worked at Intel Corporation for 27 years running large silicon and video security certification projects.
Mick currently holds ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
William "Anthony" Rhodes
VP, Programs
Anthony is a Cyber Security Architect with over 15 years of experience in securing cloud systems, networks, global drone systems, and incident response. Currently, he provides product security at the corporate level for Honeywell. He holds a Master’s in Cyber Security and a Bachelor’s in Information Systems from Southern New Hampshire University.
Anthony currently holds ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).
Zandel Buel
VP, Communications
Zander Buel is a student at Western Governors University, currently studying cybersecurity and information assurance. He has a long background in digital marketing and recently decided to change careers.
Vacant
VP, External Relations
The Chapter's Vice President of External Relations is available
Akash Verma
Director-at-Large
Akash is a seasoned cybersecurity professional bringing over a decade of expertise in threat intelligence, information security, and technology risk management. With a track record of spearheading critical projects in renowned organizations like Google, LinkedIn and Discover Financial Services, he excels in operational risk and regulatory compliance.
Akash holds multiple certifications including ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), and ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), alongside a Master's in Information Systems and BE in Electronics Engineering
Alfred "Griff" Griffith
Director-at-Large
Griff's experience includes two decades of experience implementing technology security strategies and deploying highly successful data protection technologies. He have engineered, deployed and overseen a host of security and data protection technologies, processes, and security awareness training modules.
Griff currently holds ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and ISC2 Cloud Computing Security Professional (CCSP).
Amanda Beratta
Director-at-Large
Amanda Beratta has spent over a decade in a variety of roles in the technology space with the last 5 years in cybersecurity. She has extensive experience in the GRC space and a strong technical background in implementing and managing technology systems. Her latest professional endeavors include providing cybersecurity consulting services to small to mid-sized businesses. Security education and training are her passion, and she aims to dedicate more of her career to it.
Amanda currently holds ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Brice Blankenship
Director-at-Large
Brice Blankenship is the Founder and Principal Consultant of TechHorizon Consulting, specializing in cybersecurity, vCISO services, and XR solutions.With experience in leadership roles at some of the world’s largest healthcare companies. He now brings enterprise-level security strategies to small and medium businesses with a personalized touch. Brice also serves as an adjunct lecturer in the University of Wisconsin system. In his free time, he explores his passion for wine and is progressing towards becoming a certified sommelier.
Brice currently holds ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and an MBA from Western Governors University.
Kevin Royer
Director-at-Large
Kevin Royer is a highly skilled technology leader with broad expertise in information systems management and security. He has more than 25 years of in-depth experience with multinational enterprises and small to medium size startup businesses. Kevin is the Director of Security & HIPAA Compliance Officer for Nice Healthcare, a startup tele-health company based in Minnesota. Prior to working with Nice, Kevin worked as a technology leader and information security officer for various healthcare startup companies, and concluded a 15 year tenure with the IBM Corporation providing technical services and leadership in both the healthcare and finance industries.
Kevin currently holds ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Jayanth Kumar Mallapu
Webmaster
Jayanth Kumar Mallapu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Northern Arizona University. While at NAU, he worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant supporting web development and software technology courses, and later contributed as an Instructional Designer developing course materials and dashboards for advanced technical training. He has also helped design interactive, AR/VR-based instructional tools to enhance lab-based learning experiences. Jayanth currently serves as the Webmaster for the ISC2 Phoenix Chapter, where he manages the chapter’s website, ensures timely event updates, and leads technical enhancements. He brings experience in full-stack development, cybersecurity, and educational technology.
He is currently preparing for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) credential.
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