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The Northeast Ohio ISACA Chapter

The Northeast Ohio (NEO) ISACA Chapter is ISACA's 26th chapter and was formed on June 19, 1978.  At that time the organization was known as the EDP Auditors Association, having formed in Los Angeles in 1969.  Chicago became the site of ISACA's 2nd chapter in 1972 and is now the global headquarters for ISACA.  The year our chapter was formed also marked the birth of ISACA's CISA certification program, although the first exam would not occur until 1981.  ISACA now has 225 chapters in 98 countries. 

Currently our chapter is made up of approximately 651 members with the majority of members holding at least one ISACA certification among many other certifications.  Members with ISACA certifications currently:

  • CDPSE - 34
  • CGEIT - 15
  • CISA - 373
  • CISM - 104
  • CRISC - 74
  • CSX Practitioner - 1
  • Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework using COBIT - 1
  • Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals - 1

The chapter holds monthly meetings from September through May and participates in or sponsors other activities that benefit our members. 

If you are interested in learning more about the NEO ISACA Chapter, please reach out to any one of the chapter leaders.  Membership questions can be directed to Jennifer Morgan.

PAST PRESIDENTS 1978 - Present

Formation - 1978 James A. Mordaunt 1995-1996 Marilyn Emshoff
1978-1979 James P. Cyran 1996-1997 Robert J. Heim
1979-1980 Joseph D'Angelo* 1997-1998 David Strothcamp
1979-1980 Fred C. Lauer 1998-1999 Mr. Frank A. Bosich
1980-1981 Raymond R. Czech 1999-2000 Roy A. Schroeder
1981-1982 Pat P. Ragozzino 2000-2001 Joseph Lazar
1982-1983 Gordon Friedich* 2001-2003 Jennifer A. Raymond
1982-1983 David A. Hritzak 2003-2003 Daniel A. Grossberg*
1983-1984 Stephen F. Gonosey 2003-2005 Karen Doubrava
1984-1985 Ronald J. Timko 2005-2006 Joseph A. Nejman
1985-1986 Jennifer L. Leonard 2006-2008 David C. Gordon
1986-1987 Ronald L. Cokain 2008-2010 Thomas Aaron Polcar
1987-1988 Larry Baum 2010-2012 Jennifer Morgan
1988-1989 Kathleen B. Bremer 2012-2014 Jeffery R. Pershing
1989-1990 George D. Griffin 2014-2016 Travis S. Moser
1990-1991 John Schneider 2016-2018 James S. DeDad
1991-1992 Robert Koskalda 2018-2020 F. Iman Joshua
1992-1993 David Cutri 2020-2023 Thomas Rhodes
1993-1994 Ronald Moritz 2023-2025 Teran Taggart
1994-1995 Timothy C. Thomas  2025 - Present  James S. DeDad
* Elected, but due to job changes, did not serve a full term.


Past Presidents attending the June, 2018, 40th Anniversary celebration. Front (left to right):  F. Iman Joshua (2018 - 2019), Joseph Lazar (2000 - 2001),  Marilyn Emshoff (1995 - 1996), Travis S. Moser (2014 - 2016), and Jennifer Morgan (2010 - 2012)  Back (left to right):  James S. DeDad (2016 - 2018), David Cutri (1992 - 1993), Karen Doubrava (2003 - 2005), and Jeffery R. Pershing (2012 - 2014).

Chapter Leaders

CGEIT,CISA,CRISC,CISM,CDPSE
Immediate Past President, Certifications
CISA
Education/Programs
CGEIT,CISA,CRISC
Membership
Academic Relations
Chapter Leader
CISM
Chapter Leader
CISA,CRISC
Vice President, Marketing Assistance Program
CISA,CRISC
Secretary
CISA
Treasurer
CISA
Treasurer
CDPSE
Webmaster
Administrator