Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brad Giese as new Vice President/Information Security Officer.
Giese brings to Tower over 25 years of experience leading high-impact cybersecurity programs across federal, defense, and financial sectors. As VP/ISO, Giese will be responsible for advancing Tower’s security strategy; overseeing threat resilience, compliance, and risk management functions; and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with the credit union’s overall goals.
“Throughout his career, Brad has emphasized alignment between cybersecurity, IT, and business functions, fostering both collaboration and operational discipline,” said Rick Stafford, Tower’s President and CEO. “He brings to Tower over two decades of leadership experience in cybersecurity, and a mission-driven and pragmatic approach to security leadership. He is also a decorated military Veteran, having served our country in the U.S. Air Force, where he received a Bronze Star Medal for his heroism. We are thrilled to welcome him to our management team.”
Prior to joining Tower, Giese served as Chief Information Security Officer at Iron Bow Technologies, where he led enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance across commercial and federal portfolios. He also held key senior cybersecurity leadership roles at Boeing, where he was instrumental in scaling security operations and integrating risk management practices across complex environments.
“I’m excited to join Tower Federal Credit Union and lead our Information Security program at such a pivotal time,” Giese said. “Tower has a strong foundation and a clear commitment to its members and mission. With more than 70 years of leadership in the financial sector and a proud legacy of supporting our nation’s active military and Veterans, Tower reflects the values I hold as a cybersecurity leader. I look forward to continuing to strengthen its security posture to help protect more than 221,000 members around the globe”
Throughout his career, Giese has received recognition for driving strategic growth, minimizing security risks, and leading high-performing teams to exceed corporate goals. He is well-known for transformational leadership, combining technical proficiency with business acumen to deliver innovative solutions, streamline operations, and enhance systems security.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from Hawaii Pacific University and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
To learn more about Tower, visit towerfcu.org.
About Tower Federal Credit Union
Tower Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, non-profit financial institution with headquarters in Laurel, MD. Established in 1953, Tower is one the largest credit unions in Maryland with over $4.7 billion in assets. We provide a full array of financial products and services and serve more than 221,000 members worldwide. Tower serves its local-area members with 12 branches in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, and Prince George’s counties and four branches at Fort Meade, as well as online services and mobile banking at towerfcu.org.
