The Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) of the VMI Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) Department brings together distinguished industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals who provide strategic insight, mentorship, and connection to real-world practice. By bridging the academy with the operational front lines of cyber defense, the board enriches our curriculum, research initiatives and cadet development, ensuring our programs remain forward-looking, relevant and grounded in mission-critical challenges.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr. Aaron Demory | Chief, Information Security & Technology, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) |
| Mr. Michael Zirkle | Strategy & Innovation Executive, Verizon |
| Mr. James Blanks | Director Of Information Technology, CALIBRE Systems, Inc |
| Mr. R. Hunter Trumbo | President and Founder, Tech Leader Solutions, LLC |
| Mr. Jason Ancarrow | Assistant VP of Cybersecurity at CarMax |
| Mr. Matt Sharpe | Director of Design, Capital One |
| Matt Schwarzman | Lead Technologist at Booz Allen Hamilton |
| Chad Tester | COO/Owner/Partner of DVD Networks |
| Carlos Fernandes | Chief Executive Officer, Agile Cybersecurity Solutions |
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