Jerry Vergeront is an experienced professional in information security and legal compliance, currently serving as the Associate Vice President and Information Security Officer at Seattle University since March 2019. In this role, Vergeront is responsible for establishing and maintaining the information security program while managing risks related to legal and regulatory compliance. As the founder and attorney at Vergeront Law, PLLC, Vergeront focuses on privacy and security concerns for organizations and individuals. Previous positions include roles as a Subject Matter Expert Faculty at the Security Executive Council, Sr. Information Systems Auditor at Premera Blue Cross, and Security Manager at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Vergeront's educational background includes a Doctor of Law degree from Seattle University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and English from The Evergreen State College.