Delta Defense Announces New Chief Information Officer
West Bend, WI | Oct 16, 2024 – Delta Defense CEO & USCCA Chairman Tim Schmidt announces the appointment of Kyle Wierenga as the company’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), which took effect August 5, 2024.
With over 22 years of innovation in information technology and advanced analytics and data management roles, Kyle Wierenga brings tremendous experience to his new role as Delta Defense’s CIO.
Kyle is responsible for overseeing Delta Defense’s data and technology operations, enterprise project management, and insights and analytics, and will play a significant leadership role in guiding the company’s strategy to support its long-term growth objectives.
Prior to joining Delta Defense, Kyle served as CIO of Burton Snowboards, an iconic American brand serving the recreation industry. In this role, Kyle was responsible for developing a digital-first, consumer-centric roadmap that was not only a strategic shift for Burton as a new direct-to-consumer model, but also increased internal IT flexibility and simplified maintenance.
Previous to his time with Burton, Kyle held director-level and executive leadership roles within multiple, billion-dollar consumer-goods companies like Costco and Bloomingdale’s.
“Kyle is an extraordinary leader. He exemplifies our core values and will be an amazing asset to our organization. He’s building the infrastructure that will support many millions of USCCA members. We’re grateful he has brought his skills and experience to our team ,” said Tim Schmidt.
Schmidt continued, “I also want to take this opportunity to thank Greg Schmidt, who has recently retired, for the nearly two decades of service he dedicated to the company. Greg quite literally helped build the company’s infrastructure that allows us to do what we do today. We are immensely grateful for his tireless effort, unwavering commitment, and the invaluable wisdom he has shared throughout his time with Delta Defense.”
About Delta Defense: Delta Defense is headquartered in West Bend, WI, where nearly 650 employees serve over 840,000 USCCA members. The USCCA helps its members be fully prepared to protect themselves and their loved ones before, during, and after a self-defense incident. Learn more at USCCA.com.
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