Chapter President – Gary Grindle
As President, Gary directs pursuit of our chapter's overall mission, directs satisfaction of operations and compliance needs, and supports initiatives to improve cybersecurity networking and education opportunities to members in Southern Arizona and beyond. Gary is a graduate of The University of Arizona with master’s degrees in Cybersecurity and Management Information Systems. He has maintained a CISSP certification since November 2014 and a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Master) certification since January 2023. He is currently working as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor teaching Cybersecurity courses online for the IT program at Arizona State University. He previously worked over 18 years for L3 Technologies and BAE Systems as a Cybersecurity and Systems Support Manager for the U.S. Air Force COMPASS CALL program on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
Chapter Secretary – David Dreshfield
As Secretary, David helps ensure chapter compliance with key administrative requirements from ISC2, including submission of meeting minutes and member CPEs. David is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College with a BA in Government, and worked in operations roles at early-stage tech startups in San Francisco before deciding to pursue his interest in cybersecurity. He has maintained a CC certification since 2023 and is actively looking for entry-level cybersecurity positions.
Chapter Treasurer – Cody Christensen
As the newly appointed Treasurer of the ISC2 Chapter, Cody brings a diverse background spanning healthcare, social services, and cybersecurity. Cody began his career at a pharmacy at CVS where he processed backend approvals on medical diagnoses for Medicare Part D patients. This role provided valuable experience with HIPAA policies over several years. In 2018, Cody transitioned to the public sector as a social worker for the State of Arizona. For three years, he adeptly navigated complex policies related to medical assistance, SNAP, and cash assistance approvals. This experience honed his skills in understanding and applying intricate regulations. Leveraging his expertise in policy navigation, Cody shifted focus to cybersecurity by mastering NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) concepts. Committed to professional growth, he earned the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification from ISC2 in 2024. As Treasurer, Cody is dedicated to supporting the ISC2 Chapter's mission and fostering a strong cybersecurity community. His unique blend of healthcare, social services, and cybersecurity experience positions him to contribute valuable insights and leadership to the chapter.
Chapter Membership Chair – Randy Rowland
As Membership Chair, Randy assists with promoting chapter membership growth, maintaining membership records, ensuring members are able to take part in chapter activities, and that applicable CPEs are recorded for meeting attendees. Randy is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from American Sentinel University. Randy has maintained a CISSP certification since 2021 and holds several CompTIA certifications. Randy is currently a Security Operations Center Analyst at Black Hills Information Security.
Chapter Communications Chair – Karim Campbell
As Communications Chair, Karim manages the website for our chapter. Karim is transitioning from a career in physical asset security and behavioral health to cybersecurity, with over 20 years experience in former roles. He earned the Google Professional Cybersecurity Certification and has maintained a CC certification since 2024. Karim is currently attending the online FastTrack IT Program at Pima Community College for a CompTIA A+ Certification and is actively seeking entry-level employment in cybersecurity.