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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
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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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