Ben Meader

Ben Meader currently serves as the Director of Information Technology Security at EMC Insurance Companies, where supervision over CyberSecurity Operations, Identity and Access Management, and Technology Assurance Services is provided. Prior to this role, Ben acted as an Advisor for Havoc Shield, developing cybersecurity solutions tailored to small businesses. Ben's extensive background includes positions as Assistant Director of IT and Senior Information Security Analyst at Principal Financial Group, where leadership over risk management and vendor security was emphasized. Additional experience encompasses Vice President of Business Development and Product Management at Xilution, Inc. and co-founding Ingamix, LLC. Ben holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and a B.S. in Management Information Systems and English from Iowa State University.