Tom Schankweiler is a connector, disrupter, and fierce friend to individuals truly committed to cyber security and privacy endeavors.

He serves as the Executive Director of Center Security & Threat Operations at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS. Protecting such a diverse environment requires a comprehensive set of skills, technology, teamwork and focus. Over the year's Tom has developed a personal approach to helping others succeed in delivering security that aligns and integrates with their business focus.

Personally, Tom has many noteworthy accomplishments that stem from his crucial leadership by helping the agency meet the objectives of the American Recovery and Revitalization Act, ARRA, the Affordable Care Act, ACA, and Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation, CDM legislation.

In his off time, Tom volunteers with Trail Life, USA which is an adventure, leadership, and character building program for boys. He is married to Donna, an entrepreneur in her own right, and they have two children and one grandchild child. Lastly, Tom is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the first Gulf War... Aim High!