Marc Crudgington MBA Email Address

Founder, Chief Executive Officer, VCIO and VCISO

Woodforest National Bank is a financial services company which specializes in retail banking, business banking, and commercial banking.

I am a Information Technology leader who enjoys providing business value through improved IT and enterprise strategy, information security program management, governance, integration and portfolio management initiatives. I have collaborated with C-level executives to staff level colleagues on IT strategic planning, governance, security/risk management, program/portfolio management, and product development initiatives in small and large matrix organizations. Facilitating cooperation between business unit stakeholders and IT teams using a balance of technical, financial and business acumen is paramount to my success.I differentiate myself through: the combination of business knowledge and technology experience, having a strategic perspective, maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit, communicating effectively at all levels, and driving innovation. I believe servant leadership produces desired results and aids in delivering solutions.- Strength Finders 2.0: ACTIVATOR, STRATEGIC, COMMUNICATION, Woo and Futuristic I am talented at sorting through the clutter and find the best route; see patterns where others simply see complexity. This helps me evaluate accurately the potential obstacles and make selections until I have arrived at – the strategy. - Meyers Briggs: ENFP – I am motivated by my interaction with people (E), focus on the big picture (N), make decisions based on my values (F) and bring relevant facts and details to the forefront (P).Interesting fact about me: I am a descendant of Davy Crockett. 'Let your tongue speak what your heart thinks.' Davy CrockettSpecialties: - CIO & C-level Adviser- IT Strategy- IT Leadership - Information Security Leadership- Information Security Strategy- IT Governance- IT Program & Portfolio Management- Risk Management- Business/Technology Integration- Lifecycle Management (ALM, PLM)- M&A Due Diligence - Release & Change Management - BC/DR Planning & Management- Business Intelligence/Predictive Analytics