Kirk Garten (MBA, ISC2 Cybersecurity Certification) in

Kirk Garten (MBA, ISC2 Cybersecurity Certification)

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GRC Manager – Information Security Management System (ISO 27001 ISMS), Compliance and Awareness at Emerson
📍 St Charles, Missouri, United States

Kirk is a seasoned GRC Manager at Emerson, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and ISO 27001 compliance. With an MBA from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and multiple cybersecurity certifications, he is consistently recognized as a driven, talented, and highly organized leader who effectively solves complex problems.

Outside of his corporate role, Kirk demonstrates a strong passion for education, having served as an Adjunct Professor at both Missouri State University and Saint Louis University. He enjoys sharing his real-world experience in IT Service Management and Project Management with graduate students, shaping the next generation of IT professionals.

Unique fact: He has developed and taught graduate-level courses in IT Service Management (ITSM) and Systems Analysis at two different universities.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
GRC Manager – Information Security Management System (ISO 27001 ISMS), Compliance and Awareness
Job Level
Middle
Location
St Charles, Missouri, United States
Personality Overview

How Kirk shows up

Charismatic
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Persuasive

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They like to keep things under control.

Priorities

Topics Kirk cares about

Cybersecurity GRC
Leads Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives at Emerson, focusing on ISO 27001 certification and NIST 800-171 assessments to enhance security posture.
IT Service Management
Developed and taught a graduate-level course on ITIL and ITSM concepts at Missouri State University, showcasing deep expertise and a passion for the subject.
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Career

Work history

4-2020
GRC Manager – Information Security Management System (ISO 27001 ISMS), Compliance and Awareness
Emerson
4-2016 - 4-2020
GRC Manager – Information Security Management System (ISO 27001 ISMS) and Compliance
Emerson
3-2012 - 4-2016
Supervisor – Organization and Service Strategy Management
Emerson
1-2009 - 5-2015
Adjunct (Part Time) Professor (ITSM / ITIL Overview & Project Management Graduate Courses)
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
2-2014 - 5-2014
Adjunct Professor -- IT Systems Analysis and Design
Saint Louis University
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Education
2004 - 2006
Professional MBA
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
2010 - 2010
Project Management Certification
CAIT -- Washington University in St. Louis
1981 - 1985
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Central Missouri
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

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