Meeting Information

Stephen is a Senior Offensive Security Consultant at Echelon. He has worked in a diverse range of industries through his years of experience in offensive cybersecurity consulting services. Stephen has worked as a penetration tester for firms that target small-medium sized businesses which provided a solid foundation of both technical skillsets and empathy for the hidden challenges businesses face today. Stephen's core interests and focus within cybersecurity include enterprise networking, as well as offensive security tool development in languages such as C, Python, Go, and Rust. He enjoys managing his personal home network and participating in training courses such as MalDev Academy and collaborating with friends and colleagues on an advanced cloud network they have created.

John Immordino is a Senior Vice President at Arlington/Roe, a wholesale insurance broker and MGA. His focus is in placing coverage for professional liability, management liability and cyber risks. John has been placing Cyber Liability insurance for risks since 2006 when only a few carriers offered this product. John was the administrator for the Big I Agents Cyber Secure Program which is currently available in over 30 states. John previously worked as an operation officer for an independent insurance agency where he facilitated risk management programs and rounded out accounts. He had also worked as a business consultant in project development, internal controls, management and marketing. John is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriter’s Society (PLUS) and participated in the Midwest Steering Committee. He sat on the IIA of Illinois Educational Committee, the Agent’s Insurance Services Board and he is a licensed P&C agent. He received his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation in 2006, his Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) designation in 2008, his Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation in 2010, the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) in 2014, the Certified Programs Leader (CPL) in 2015 and the Cyber Professional Liability Practitioner (CPLP) in 2021. John has spoken at numerous functions on the topics of Employment Practices, Directors and Officers Liability, Information Privacy and Network Security.

Ryan’s experience across cybersecurity, sales, insurance, technology, education and mathematics have helped him become a business-oriented problem solver that can simplify complex topics. His eclectic and diverse background is now able to be leveraged by businesses that are interested in outside perspectives to help them overcome challenges. Anyone who has worked with Ryan in the past knows that he strives to deeply understand his customers’ needs and put himself in their shoes. His advice and recommendations come from that deep understanding and his experience working with thousands of businesses over the last 20+ years, ranging from the smallest startups to several of the Top 100 Insurance Agencies and Brokers in the US.

As Rhodian Group's Director of Cybersecurity Solutions, Aaron helps agencies simplify the complex nature of compliance frameworks, identify deficiencies in security, and develop cybersecurity programs from the ground up. With a background in anthropology and hospitality management, Aaron provides a holistic approach to security — to develop understanding in end users and to communicate security strategies to organizational leadership. When not at work, he enjoys the plentiful outdoor activities of his home state of Colorado, such as skiing and rock climbing.