Joe Thornell

Joe Thornell has extensive experience in security architecture and technology management, currently serving as Vice President of Properties & Security at Jack Link's Protein Snacks since November 2015. Previous roles at Jack Link's included Senior Director of Technology, Security and Initiatives, Director of Infrastructure and Operations, Global Security & Enterprise Architecture Manager, and Global IT Security Architect. Prior experience includes a Security Architect position at General Mills, where Joe led a global Security Identity and Access team, and as a Security Technical Architect at Bremer Bank, responsible for identifying and addressing system security needs. Joe's career also includes positions as Senior Security System Engineer and Systems Engineer at The Schwan Food Company, as well as System Administrator roles at Watertown and Brookings School Districts. Education includes Associate's degrees in System Administration and Network Administration from Southeast Tech.