Rick Vaden

Rick Vaden has a diverse background in data security and sales, with significant experience spanning several decades. Vaden began a career in the United States Marine Corps from 1975 to 1985, focusing on data security. Transitioning to the corporate sector, Vaden held positions at IBM, including that of Cross Brand Sales Manager for the Bank of America Software Sales Team and Principal Technology Sales Leader from March 2006 to February 2018. Currently serving as Industry Client Leader for the Financial Services Sector at IBM since February 2018, Vaden's previous roles include Vice President of Business Development at Vasco Data Security (1995-2000), VP of Sales and Business Development at Hypersecure Corporation (1999-2001), and Technical Director at Computer Associates (1987-1995). Vaden also briefly worked as a real estate agent at Caldwell Banker Dew Realty from July 2005 to March 2006.