David Sledge

David Sledge, CISSP, CISM, and CIPM, is an accomplished cybersecurity and information technology professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as a Board Member for ISACA Greater Houston Chapter, Sledge focuses on promoting the visibility of the IS audit, control, and security profession while sponsoring educational initiatives. Previous positions include Head of Cybersecurity & Compliance at Avelo Airlines, Director of Cybersecurity & Data Privacy at a confidential company, and Director of Information Technology at APQC, where insights into best practices and process improvement are prioritized. Sledge has also provided strategic guidance in cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management at Steady Cyber, and has held key IT roles in the oil and gas sector and in family-owned business environments. Academic credentials encompass an MBA in Information Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, and multiple professional certificates from various esteemed institutions.