Cle Crape

Cle Crape is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in managing cyber defense and information security operations. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Cyber Defense and Operations at Kidde Global Solutions since February 2025, Cle previously held significant roles including Director of Cyber Defense at Tenneco and Director of Global Information Security Operations at Johnson Controls. Career milestones also include key positions at American Family Insurance and Kohl's Department Stores, where Cle honed expertise in IT security and threat response. Cle earned a BA in German with a minor in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, along with certifications as a Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Penetration Tester from InfoSec Institute.