David Cox, Vice-President, Information Technology
How long you have held this role, any previous roles within Nolin:
VP Information Technology since February 2019
IT Manager Jan 2008 to February 2019
Engineering Technician May 1995 to Jan 2008
Primary responsibilities:
Develop and manage technological infrastructure, critical information systems, and data systems. Research new technologies and opportunities for process and system improvements. Develop and maintain a cyber security progam. Develop and maintain IT policies and procedures. Lead the IT department.
How does your role fit into the organizational structure:
I report to the CEO. I attend Board meetings and Staff meetings. IT is essential to all employees, therefore IT is tightly integrated in all aspects of the Cooperative.
What employee roles report to you:
- Adam Chadbourne: Senior Information Systems Administrator
- Stuart Gross: Information Systems Technician
- Dillian Willis: Information Systems Administrator
Knowledge, skills, abilities needed for your role:
Work effectively in a team environment and think independently, effectively communicate IT related information to employees and the Board of Directors, ability and willingness to self-educate
Education needed for your role:
Advanced degree in Information Technology related field
Most challenging part of your job:
Cyber security and compliance to IT standards is the most challenging part of my job.
Your favorite part of the job:
Being a part of the Cooperative family. Knowing that I play a role in serving our members. Being a cooperative member myself, it’s good to know our employees care about the members.
