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DATE: February 12, 2025

TIME: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Bent Creek Country Club

COST: $45 Member

$60 Future Member

Meet the Speakers!

 

Donald R. Geiter, J.D., M.S.L. (Cybersecurity Law & Policy) is a partner in the Lancaster office of the law firm Barley Snyder which has over 130 attorneys across 11 offices. Don is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (U.S.) (CIPP/US) and Manager (CIPM), serves as the firm’s Chief Privacy Officer and leads the firm’s Cybersecurity Service Team. He also is a member of the firm’s Technology Committee.

Don is a frequent speaker on the topic of cybersecurity, with recent presentations given to the National Association of Corporate Directors, the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Corporate Counsel, PA Manufacturers’ Association, and the World Trade Center-Harrisburg. Don has also authored the publication titled “Corporate Officer and Board of Director Oversight of Cyber-Risk,” a tool he has used to train executives on risk mitigation in the area of cybersecurity.


 

Don Martin brings over three decades of leadership and technology expertise with experience spanning Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies. He has driven initiatives such as enterprise-wide ERP implementations, new distribution methodologies that reduced inventory by 30%, and global digital platforms that boosted market share. Don attributes these successes to fostering trust and collaboration within teams, enabling organizations to achieve goals beyond individual capabilities.

A recognized expert in digital transformation and governance, Don excels at guiding organizations through complex changes while ensuring accountability and alignment with industry standards. His deep knowledge of IT governance, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks like GDPR and HIPAA allows him to tailor innovative strategies to organizational needs. Whether leading 10-figure acquisitions or restructuring business units, Don consistently combines strategic vision with a focus on operational excellence. Through his influential roles at EnerSys, Armstrong World Industries, and NASA, he has consistently delivered transformative initiatives that enhance revenue, profitability, and market share. His accolades include being named a FireEye Enterprise Cyber Executive and a CIO Magazine Featured CIO.

Outside of his professional achievements, Don is passionate about golf, photography, bicycling, and exploring the art of winemaking.

What is the Excellence Exchange?

Excellence Exchange cultivates a space for you to hear innovative, noteworthy business practices and participate in small group discussions with other leaders in the community. You will gain insight into the successes and challenges facing organizations across a range of industries and discuss practical strategies for applying the lessons learned within your own workplace.