Cybersecurity Roundtable

Ed Link joined the Garmin team in 2006 and serves as Garmin’s Global VP of Information Technology.  As the senior executive responsible for IT, Ed’s role includes strategy and execution for Garmin’s worldwide information systems, including business applications, technology infrastructure, cyber-security, and an extensive global network that keeps Garmin customers and associates connected across the globe.  Ed arrived at Garmin after serving 15 years at Butler Manufacturing / BlueScope Steel where he was similarly responsible for delivery of Butler’s information systems.

 

James Stipek knows how to build something from the ground up. He takes great pride in serving his clients as they take their innovations to the next level. James concentrates his practice in the area of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law. 
James also litigates actions concerning the validity, infringement, and enforceability of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

As an electrical engineer, he has a broad knowledge of computer-related inventions. He also has experience with electrical components, wired and wireless telecommunications, Internet protocol systems, global positioning systems, computer hardware, computer software, and related computer and network architecture arts.

Michael has been with RSM since joining the firm in September 2004. As a senior manager in the tax services practice, Michael provides expertise in business taxation, including federal and state tax compliance, M&A and entity structuring, other tax planning, and accounting for income taxes. He also has experience in the areas of corporate tax return issues, IRS and state tax return examinations, and tax accounting method issues.

Dave Barnard is an experienced intellectual property litigator and strategy counselor.  He advises clients in a wide variety of industries on protecting innovations, operating safely and growing and protecting brand investments.

Tedrick Housh leads the Global Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection practice at Lathrop GPM.  For about half of his nearly thirty years as an attorney, Tedrick has helped clients address data security and privacy concerns through GDPR and CCPA compliance, adoption of information security and privacy policies, implementation of upstream and downstream vendor contracts, attention to privacy due diligence in corporate transactions, response to regulatory scrutiny and the handling of cyber- and privacy-related litigation. A frequent speaker on privacy and security, he is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States & Europe (CIPP/US & CIPP/E). 

An independent technology advisor and change management specialist. Entrepreneur, executive and non-profit board experience. Accomplishments have been recognized by a number of companies and national publications. Well known for a customer-first leadership approach that cultivates relationships and partnerships. Welcomes the opportunity to help companies adopt and embrace innovative solutions. A naturally curious person who loves people, sports & laughter. You can learn more about me at LinkedIn and Twitter.
 

Consummate professional with twenty five highly successful years of technical sales and sales leadership experience- helping sales professionals reach their potential while helping clients solve problems, accomplish their strategic objectives, and realize their desired outcomes. 

Trusted advisor and advocate providing clients guidance on technology, innovation, and process transformation covering a wide range of services including Omni-Channel Communications, Contact Center, APIs, Voice, Messaging, CPaaS, SD WAN, Cloud and Security Services, and more.

Diverse professional background in top performing sales and sales leadership roles in organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. 

 

I've served many business and tech leaders in the Kansas City Metro and Heartland for over 30 years, providing consulting and solutions in every area of the tech stack, to remove complexity, while empowering their vision and business goals.  I appreciate meeting and connecting with people, developing long term relationships, tackling new challenges, am an eternal learner, and love applying new ideas to amplify and accelerate results.  I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my family and friends, working on personal passion projects and enjoying scenic locations.

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