Tower Federal Credit Union has announced the hiring of Brad Giese as its new Vice President/Information Security Officer. Giese brings over 25 years of experience leading high-impact cybersecurity programs across federal, defense, and financial sectors.

As VP/ISO, Giese will be responsible for advancing Tower’s security strategy; overseeing threat resilience, compliance, and risk management functions; and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with the credit union’s overall goals.

“Throughout his career, Brad has emphasized alignment between cybersecurity, IT, and business functions, fostering both collaboration and operational discipline,” said Rick Stafford, Tower’s President and CEO. “He brings to Tower over two decades of leadership experience in cybersecurity, and a mission-driven and pragmatic approach to security leadership. He is also a decorated military Veteran, having served our country in the U.S. Air Force, where he received a Bronze Star Medal for his heroism. We are thrilled to welcome him to our management team.”

Prior to joining Tower, Giese served as Chief Information Security Officer at Iron Bow Technologies, where he led enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance across commercial and federal portfolios. He also held key senior cybersecurity leadership roles at Boeing, where he was instrumental in scaling security operations and integrating risk management practices across complex environments.

“I’m excited to join Tower Federal Credit Union and lead our Information Security program at such a pivotal time,” Giese said. “Tower has a strong foundation and a clear commitment to its members and mission. With more than 70 years of leadership in the financial sector and a proud legacy of supporting our nation’s active military and Veterans, Tower reflects the values I hold as a cybersecurity leader. I look forward to continuing to strengthen its security posture to help protect more than 221,000 members around the globe”

Throughout his career, Giese has received recognition for driving strategic growth, minimizing security risks, and leading high-performing teams to exceed corporate goals. He is well-known for transformational leadership, combining technical proficiency with business acumen to deliver innovative solutions, streamline operations, and enhance systems security.

Giese earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from Hawaii Pacific University and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).