Don Redden

About Don Redden

Don Redden is respected as an accomplished IT and Information Security Leader highly regarded for 25+ years of progressive experience in helming global vision and strategy for information technology, enterprise security and cyber risk management with industry leaders like Microsoft. A motivational, influential leader and collaborator, Don guides high-performance teams in the development and flawless execution of key information technology and security programs. He effectively builds and maintains lasting relationships, driving vendor and stakeholder alignment through a people-focused approach. In addition, he possesses exemplary educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Business with concentration in Information Systems, combined with CISSP and CISM designations. An out-of-the-box thinker, Don is committed to making continuous improvements in information technology, security processes and risk mitigation strategies to exceed all expectations.

Experience

1. Chief Information and Transformation Officer

   Black Hills Energy

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Mary

  Master of Business, Information Systems

• University of Mary

  Bachelor of Science, CIS, Information Technology

Skills

• Policies and Procedures
• Creative Solutions
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Leadership
• Management
• IT Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Cloud Computing
• Risk Management
• Business Analysis
• Budgets
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Portfolio Management
• Program Management
• Sharepoint
• Staff Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Sap
• Change Management
• Enterprise Security
• Disaster Recovery
• Analysis
• Business Solution Delivery
• Mis
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Problem Solving
• Erp/Crm
• Networking
• Operations Management
• Business Development
• Six Sigma
• Business Intelligence