Jason Stead is the Chief Information Security Officer for Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors. In this position, Mr. Stead establishes and oversees the company’s enterprise security and privacy program, technology compliance and risk management, and service management functions.

Jason has more than 20 years of experience in IT risk management and information security. Previously he served as Vice President of Information Security for First National Bank of Arizona, now known as CIT Bank, a regionally focused, nationally chartered bank.Earlier in his career he held senior information security roles with Nationwide Insurance and management consultant and risk management roles with Ernst & Young.

He received his MBA from the W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, and BS from Iowa State University. Currently, he serves on the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC). Jason holds CISSP, CISM, and CISA security certifications.