Cheri Hotman-CPA, MBA, CCISO, CISSP in

Cheri Hotman-CPA, MBA, CCISO, CISSP

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Partner, vCISO, vGRC at Hotman Group, LLC
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

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.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Partner, vCISO, vGRC
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Priorities

Topics Cheri cares 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.
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Career

Work history

5-2016
Partner, vCISO, vGRC
Hotman Group, LLC
9-2018 - 12-2020
Adjunct Professor
Tarrant County College
6-2012 - 5-2016
VP - IT Governance & Strategic Oversight (promoted from Director)
Santander Consumer USA
8-2007 - 6-2012
Senior IT Program/Project Management - Leadership/Consultant
Santander Consumer USA
IT Program/Project Management - Leadership/Consultant
GameStop
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Cheri Hotman – Author Page at Hotman Group, LLC. Featured in Hotman Group (company website)
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Education
1995 - 1997
MBA
Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas
1991 - 1994
Bachelor
Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas
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