The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. Through its membership, ISSA -Kansas City helps security professionals in the Kansas City area learn of information security issues and trends, which promote education, collaboration, and leadership, and further the information security profession.
Board of Directors - Kansas City
Nichole Windholz - President - Pressident@kc.issa.org
She spent her early security career managing several different areas of security, including Security Architecture and Application Security. During this time she led several security projects from proof of concept to implementation.
Nichole is a Founding Member and Past President of Women in Security - Kansas City and the Director of Education for the Kansas City ISSA Chapter. Nichole enjoys focusing on outreach opportunities and is passionate about sharing her Cybersecurity knowledge through youth education, mentoring, and conferences.
Gary Kretzer, Treasurer treasurer@kc.issa.org
Thomas Badgett, Webmaster - webmaster@kc.issa.org
Thomas Badgett, ISSA-KC Chapter Webmaster , joined Security PS in 2005 and serves as Director of Professional Services. Thomas leads the various information security consulting practice areas and ensures the delivery of Security PS services adhere to the high-est professional standards. His extensive project management background and leadership abilities have allowed the firm to consistently deliver client projects on-time and on-budget. In addition to leading the consulting practice areas and managing key client relationships, Thomas has lead several key company initiatives that have allowed the firm to grow revenues and profitability. Prior to joining Security PS, Thomas served various technical and leadership roles in application development and account management. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business and Marketing from Kansas State University and earned a MBA degree from Baker University.
Wei Cheng - Director of Membership - membership@kc.issa.org
WS Cheng has been a member of the ISSA KC Chapter since 2012, and has served ISSA KC Chapter as Director of Membership since 2017. He is currently Information Security & Risk Manager at an AMLaw 200 law firm headquartered in Kansas City. Mr. Cheng enjoys traveling, and he is a regular at DefCon.
Cheng also studied animation and screened his work at different venues around the world including Belgium, France, Canada, China, Switzerland, and Spain. He holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems Engineering and is certified as CISSP, CISA, and CISM.
Naeem Babri, - Advisor@kc.issa.org
Michelle Manley - Social Media
Mike Hill - Director of certification:
Past board officers:
Naeem Babri, - President 2014 - 2021
JoAnn Fisher, Board Advisor
JoAnn
Fisher has been a member of ISSA for 17 years. She began her leadership
role with ISSA by serving as president in 2000 and 2001. Last year
JoAnn was accepted into the ISSA Fellow Program which recognizes
individuals for: Commitment to leadership and involvement with ISSA;
Leader in the information security community; Engagement in appropriate
debate and discussion; A visionary and strategic thinker; and
establishment of new and innovative programs within their sphere of
influence. JoAnn is currently a Security Solution Architect for
Capgemini and develops security solutions for potential and existing
clients. JoAnn has a Master’s Degree from Keller Graduate School of
Management in Telecommunications Management and a Master’s Degree from
Pittsburg State University in Human Resource Development. JoAnn holds
the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, PMP, CISM, CGEIT, ITILv3, and
ABCP.
Carmen Banks, Director of Programs -
Carmen
Banks is an Information Security and risk management professional. She
has extensive experience managing professionals in the maintenance of
systems to protect data from unauthorized access. Experience includes
HIPAA-PHI, risk management, and application security by implementing and
managing application security assessment software and providing
security input into development projects for new systems, networks and
products. She has extensive experience developing information security
policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments to validate
compliance to security policies and regulatory requirements, enterprise
securityawareness and education, building a secure infrastructure,
responding to incidents, conducting investigations and caring out
periodic reviews to verify levels of compliance with the Information
Security policies and standards. Experience includes developing,
implementing and maintaining all aspects of a progressive Information
Security Risk Management program.Rochelle Boyd - Secretary of the Board -
Rochelle
Boyd is the Technology Audit Manager at Johnson County Community
College, where she’s been employed for ten years. She received her
Master’s Degree from Regis University and earned her CISSP (Certified
Information Systems Security Professional) certification in 2004 and has
over 16 years' experience in the information security field. She has
worked in the Oil/Gas, Financial, Technology, and Higher Education
industries. She enjoys helping others helping others secure their
information and during her off time she enjoys spending time with her
family.
