Rushton J.

Rushton J. is an experienced information security professional currently serving as a Governing Body Member for Southern California CISO at Evanta, a Gartner Company, and as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at LIBERTY Dental Plan, where the focus is on enhancing quality dental care through effective management of health programs. With a robust background in cybersecurity, Rushton held the position of Director of Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineering at City of Hope, leading cybersecurity operations and engineering efforts. Additional experience includes senior leadership roles in information technology and security at Adsystech Inc and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. As the founder of Cigar and Rum, Rushton invented the Ninety Degree Wedge, a magnetic cigar holder. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Information and Technology from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix.