Ernie Schism

Ernie Schism serves as a Senior Reliability and Security Advisor at SERC Reliability Corporation since April 2022. Prior to this role, Ernie held various senior positions at Cogentrix Energy Power Management, LLC from May 2005 to March 2022, including Senior Vice President of Security and Systems, where responsibilities encompassed leadership of IT infrastructure, security, and business continuity. Ernie's extensive experience includes roles such as IT Manager at TransUnion Settlement Solutions and Senior Systems Engineer at NewWave Communications, demonstrating a strong background in IT operations, systems design, and network management across multiple organizations. Ernie began the professional journey in electronics engineering, contributing to both analog and digital circuit design earlier in the career. Education includes attendance at Catawba College from 1986 to 1988.