Bob Davis

About Bob Davis

HOW I CREATE VALUEAs a strategically oriented and collaborative Technology & IT Operations Executive, I build world-class systems and protect critical data assets. With a blend of business, technical, operational, and leadership expertise, I help create resilient, secure, and aligned technology organizations that enhance performance and fuel strategic business growth. TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLEBusiness-minded and laser-focused on protecting information, I lead with empathy, conviction, and a clear sense of purpose. I bring entrepreneurial speed, energy, and vision to growth-oriented organizations—continuously building solutions, eliminating inefficiencies, and improving enterprise outcomes.With equal fluency in business and technology, I’ve consistently delivered results by:> Building technology, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure functions from concept to full maturity.> Leading the delivery of global technology services and managing large-scale M&A integrations.> Influencing enterprise culture, creating high-performing teams, and fostering retention and engagement. CORE STRENGTHSStrategic IT Leadership: Deep understanding of Agile, IT governance, and metric-driven performance improvement.> Risk & Resilience: Proven ability to assess and mitigate enterprise risk; led disaster recovery efforts during Superstorm Sandy and Hurricanes Matthew and Michael.> Organizational Design & Architecture: Expertise in IT org design, app/infrastructure architecture, onshore/offshore sourcing, and building actionable technology roadmaps.> Security & Compliance: Skilled in NIST, ISO, HITRUST, COBIT, ITIL, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FIPS; SOC 1 & 2 audits, DevSecOps, governance, compliance, IAM, threat management.> Infrastructure & Operations: Proficient in network architecture, virtualization, data protection, encryption, intrusion detection/prevention, endpoint security, firewalls.> Execution Excellence: Agile, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, and project/program management methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Experience

1. Chief Information Security Officer

   Summit BHC

   Feb 2026 — Present · Franklin, TN, US

   Lead the strategy and execution of a risk-focused cybersecurity program at Summit BHC. • Strengthen governance and advance security architecture to support organizational growth. • Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure security measures protect high-quality behavioral healthcare services.

Education

• Furman University

  Bachelor's Degree, Computing-Business

• St. Paul's Episcopal High School

  High School

Skills

• Disaster Recovery
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Infrastructure
• Infrastructure Planning
• Start-Ups
• Process Improvement
• Outsourcing
• Information Security Management
• Infrastructure Security
• Virtualization
• Vendor Management
• Security
• Enterprise Architecture
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Project Planning
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Business Intelligence
• IT Strategy
• IT Infrastructure Management
• Business Process
• Data Center
• IT Management
• Call Centers
• Leadership
• Business Process Improvement