Board of Directors

The Board of Directors for MN ISSA are all volunteers drawn from within the chapter. They are individuals that donate their time, energy and expertise to ensure our membership and the local community benefit from quality educational programs and opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.

Participation on the board or any subcommittees is an excellent opportunity to build leadership skills, earn CPE credits, and build connections with other dedicated security professionals, all while making a positive impact on the security community. Please speak with any board member if you have an interest in contributing, or simply to provide feedback on how the chapter is doing.

Elected Board Members

President

Paul Veeneman

Vice President

Ernest Owusu-Afriyie

Secretary

Dan Zeh

Treasurer

Candace Morse

Appointed Directors and Teams

Communications Team

Public Relations Director

Justin Heyl

Marketing Director

Nemuel Nyangaresi

Communications Director

Aaron Molenaar

Events Team

Events Director

Brian Serra

Events Coordinator

Thierry Ajas

Program Team

Program Director

Ross McDougall

Program Coordinator

Rachel Tenney

Program Coordinator

Shari Ziebell

Membership Team

Membership Coordinator

Derrick Veneman

Sponsorship Team

Sponsorship Coordinator

Jamie Bjerke

Technology Team

Technology Director

Mangaya Sivagnanam

Technology Coordinator

Charulata Vellanki

Executive Advisory Team

Advisor

Bob Bennett

Advisor

Betty Burke

Advisor

Curtis Coats

Advisor

Rick Ensenbach

Advisor

Ranae Jonsson

Advisor

Ryan Sather

The Minnesota chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is a not-for-profit organization of information security professionals and practitioners focused on promoting a secure digital world. Our goal is to be the community of choice for cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk, and protecting critical information and infrastructure. We accomplish this by providing educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of our members.