Tim Amerson has over 20 years of proven technical experience and leadership in both Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity for the Federal Government. His last seven years have been with the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he currently serves as the
Director of Cybersecurity Management. He has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Science and has achieved over 16 professional certifications in IT and Cybersecurity.  He began his career in IT with the Department of Information Management in the Texas National Guard Joint Force Headquarters and served in various positions, from the Customer Support Desk to Chief Technology Officer, over the course of his career there. Furthermore, Mr. Amerson’s professional career with the National Guard encompassed a variety of cybersecurity responsibilities, including Deputy of the Computer Emergency Response Team to his last position with the military as the Deputy of the Defense Cyberspace Operations Element. In June 2018, Mr. Amerson retired from the Army National Guard with over 32 years with the Army and National Guard serving in various primary leadership positions both deployed in combat and stateside.  In addition, Mr. Amerson is also a graduate of the Army Cyber Center of Excellence.  Outside of work, he volunteers as a coach and technical mentor for Cyber Patriots, educating high school students in the art and science of cybersecurity. The Cyber Patriots compete at the national level, where his teams have received Congressional recognition, national and state awards, college scholarships, grants, and a Ceder Park City proclamation.