Ryan Cochran is an experienced information security professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Chief Information Security Officer at TowneBank since March 2017, Ryan has previously held similar roles at BNC Bank and AIG, focusing on technology risk management. Additional experience includes serving as VP and IT Director at Bank of the Carolinas and working in various IT roles at Elliott Davis, LLC, Blue Ridge Business Development Center, Southwest Virginia Governor's School, and Professional Networks. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Accounting from the University of Phoenix and an Information Systems Technology degree with a focus on Networking from New River Community College.