Brandon Heess

Brandon Heess has a diverse work experience across various companies. In their most recent position as the Managing Director of Product and Technology at Ronati since January 2022, they oversee the company's product and technology functions. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Technology & Product Officer at Cheviot Capital Inc. from June 2021 to January 2022.

Brandon has significant experience in the technology and product domain, having worked as the Enterprise Chief Technology Officer/Chief Architect at International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE) from February 2019 to March 2021. Brandon also served as the Chief Technology Officer at SOR Technology from June 2016 to February 2019.

Before focusing on technology roles, Heess worked in sales and operations at Smart Solar Design Construction from March 2014 to June 2016.

Their earlier experience includes senior leadership positions at LPL Financial Services, where they served as the Sr. Vice President for Compliance, Regulatory, Risk & Legal from April 2008 to March 2014. Brandon was responsible for defining and managing the company's product management organization, overseeing compliance and risk management, and leading a large technology organization.

Prior to LPL Financial Services, Heess held roles at H&R Block, Provide Commerce (proflowers.com), Intuit, Inc., and Sterling Management in various technology and administrative positions.

Overall, Brandon Heess has a strong background in technology leadership and product management, with experience in managing large teams and overseeing regulatory compliance and risk management functions.

Brandon Heess has a diverse education history that spans multiple fields. In 1992, they obtained certifications as a Certified Novell Administrator and a Police Officer/Law Enforcement Officer/Peace Officer from Novell and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, respectively. Brandon then attended College of the Canyons in 1991 and 1992, where they studied Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement in the POST Academy program.

From 1996 to 1997, Heess attended the Cisco Networking Academy and became a Cisco Certified Network Engineer, specializing in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Brandon furthered their education at UC San Diego from 1995 to 1999, where they studied Computer and Information Sciences, General. Brandon also enrolled in the Emergency Medicine Program (EMT) at San Diego Miramar College in 1999.

In 1999, Heess returned to UC San Diego and pursued Business Administration and Management with a focus on Technology. Their studies went on until 2001, during which they also attended Lean Six Sigma training, earning a Certified Green-Belt in Six-Sigma Process Excellence.

In 2007, Heess acquired CISSP (Information Security Specialist) training. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications in various fields, including ITIL Service Management, Aircraft Pilot, Emergency Medical Technician, Six Sigma Green Belt, and CISSP certification from (ISC)².

Overall, Brandon Heess has developed a well-rounded educational background that includes training in information security, lean six sigma, computer networking, emergency medicine, and various other certifications in related fields.