Chris Balderson

Chris Balderson has over 25 years of work experience in the field of cybersecurity and IT. Chris is currently serving as the Senior Director of Cybersecurity, Workplace Services, and IT Service Desk at Glatfelter. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing the global cybersecurity program, as well as networking services and cloud infrastructure supporting global manufacturing. Prior to joining Glatfelter, Chris worked as the IT Director of Global Network, Security, and Compliance at Glatfelter from 2016 to 2022. Chris also held positions at Cristal, LyondellBasell, Millennium Chemicals, Millennium Inorganic Chemicals, AT&T Capital Corporation, and the United States Marine Corps, where they gained valuable experience in information security, network management, and leadership roles.

Chris Balderson has a Master of Business Administration - MBA in Leadership & Organizational Health from the University of Saint Mary, which was completed from 2016 to 2018. They also have a Bachelor's degree in Information Sciences and Technology from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York, though the start and end year for this degree are not provided. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate's degree in Information Sciences & Technology - Networking from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York from 2007 to 2011. Chris Balderson holds a Certificate in Computer Science and MCSE from Howard Community College, obtained in 1997 and 1998. They also have various degrees and certificates in computer science and communications from other institutions, including the USMC - Computer Sciences School, the University of Maryland University College, Campbell University, Coastal Carolina Community College, and the USMC - Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School (MCCES). In addition, they hold a certification in Certified Information Systems Security Professional from ISC2, obtained in 2002.