Cheri Hotman-CPA, MBA, CCISO, CISSP

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DISC Type : Dc

Partner, vCISO, vGRC at Hotman Group, LLC

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Cheri Hotman is a Partner and vCISO at Hotman Group, LLC, specializing in building practical Cyber GRC programs. With an MBA from UT Dallas, she focuses on reducing real cyber risk beyond just passing audits. Colleagues describe her as a talented, efficient problem-solver with deep integrity.

Cheri is passionate about turning cybersecurity awareness into accountability. She believes real progress occurs when risk conversations become part of business strategy and teams are empowered to act, moving beyond mere compliance checklists to create a culture of genuine security.

Unique fact: Alongside her vCISO role, Cheri is also an Adjunct Professor at Tarrant County College, where she develops curriculum and teaches cybersecurity and leadership.

Personality Overview

Fast But Wary

Objective Thinker

Demanding

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Pragmatic GRC
Her entire professional focus is on moving beyond "checkbox" compliance to implement GRC programs that reduce real-world risk and build client trust.
AI Governance
She has recently posted about the critical need for securing AI, highlighting the growing risk surface from unmonitored data flows and decisions made without proper governance.
Cybersecurity Education
As an Adjunct Professor, she develops curriculum and teaches cybersecurity, demonstrating a commitment to educating the next generation of professionals in the field.

Media Appearances

Cheri Hotman – Author Page at Hotman Group, LLC. Featured in Hotman Group (company website)

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Work History

5-2016
Partner, vCISO, vGRC at Hotman Group, LLC
9-2018 - 12-2020
Adjunct Professor at Tarrant County College
6-2012 - 5-2016
VP - IT Governance & Strategic Oversight (promoted from Director) at Santander Consumer USA
8-2007 - 6-2012
Senior IT Program/Project Management - Leadership/Consultant at Santander Consumer USA
IT Program/Project Management - Leadership/Consultant at GameStop

Education

1995 - 1997
MBA from Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas
1991 - 1994
Bachelor from Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas

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Insights For Selling To Cheri

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cheri is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cheri

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cheri move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Cheri take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Cheri

Personality Compatibility


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