Travis Nichols

Chief Information Security Officer @Shelter Insurance Companies

Columbia, MO, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Chief Information Security Officer @Shelter Insurance Companies

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Columbia, MO, US

Job Profile SummaryThe Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) directs enterprise information security policy, strategy, architecture, operations, and capability enhancement. Collaborates with executive, business, and functional leaders across all departments to coordinate security initiatives. Provides vision and leadership to manage cyber risk and ensure governance and the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of Shelter systems and products. Delivers executive decision support through metrics, dashboards, risk analysis, mitigation/acceptance, and reporting. Serves on assigned committees and communicates progress and outcomes to the assigned manager.

EDUCATION

2018 — 2020

Missouri State University

Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity

N/A

University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business

Master of Science - MS, Marketing with Concentration in Marketing Analysis

2001 — 2004

Columbia College

B.S., Business Administration

2001 — 2004

Columbia College

B.S., Computer Information Systems

1991 — 1994

Hyles-Anderson College

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Pastoral Theology

SKILLS

JavaWeb ApplicationsXmlDatabase DesignKanbanRestAgile Project ManagementMysqlSoftware DevelopmentScrumSoftware Project ManagementSoapJsonJunitDevopsJava Enterprise EditionEnterprise ArchitectureSqlLinuxObject Oriented DesignTomcatPl/SqlOopGroovyExtreme ProgrammingAgile MethodologiesTddData CenterMongodbAgileWeblogicJavascriptCvsWeb ServicesProject ManagementSoftware DesignArchitectureDatabasesSoaSdlc

ABOUT TRAVIS NICHOLS

Travis Nichols is a seasoned leader in Information Security at Shelter Insurance, where he spearheads the safeguarding the organization’s digital assets. With a robust background in software development, cybersecurity, and management, Travis has consistently demonstrated his commitment to excellence and innovation. His journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning, both within his team and the broader community. Travis’s leadership philosophy centers on growth, value creation, and enhancing the lives of those around him, including his wife and two grown children. Through his strategic vision and passion for leadership, Travis continues to drive impactful change and inspire those he leads. One of his favorite questions to ask is: “How can I help you be your best?”(Clifton Strengths: Learner, Achiever, Responsibility, Individualization, Strategic)

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