Kevin Blazer

Kevin Blazer has a diverse work experience in the field of information technology and security. Kevin is currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at Herring Bank since July 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Dickinson Financial Corporation as the VP, Information Security Officer from November 2018 to August 2023. Before that, Kevin worked at Ericsson for almost a decade, where they were responsible for managing governance, risk, and compliance functions for North America Managed Services. Kevin also played a key role in implementing ISO 27001 standards and ensuring compliance with IT operations security and ITIL processes. Kevin started their career at UMB Bank as an IT Audit Manager from February 2004 to October 2009. Kevin'searly experience includes working as a Consultant at KPMG for two years from 2002 to 2004.

Kevin Blazer attended Mound City from 1984 to 1988, where they pursued a general field of study. Kevin then went on to Kansas State University from 2000 to 2002, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on General Studies. In terms of additional certifications, Kevin obtained various certifications in the field of IT management and security. Kevin received the ITIL Foundation Certification in IT Service Management from PEOPLECERT in October 2015. In December 2010, they acquired the CRISC certification as well as the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™ (CRISC) certification, both from ISACA. Prior to that, in March 2008, Kevin obtained the Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA) certification from ISACA. Kevin also holds the Certified Information Systems Auditor certification, although no specific details regarding its acquisition are provided. Additionally, Kevin has expressed interest in completing the ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer certification, but no information is given regarding its completion.