Joe Norris, Cdpse, Cgeit, Itil, Six Sigma, Coso
About Joe Norris, Cdpse, Cgeit, Itil, Six Sigma, Coso
Joe Norris is the Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management at Desert Financial Credit Union and serves as a Risk and Compliance Principal Consultant-Director at Eliassen Group. With extensive experience in risk management, IT governance, and compliance, he has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, overseeing significant risk portfolios and fostering a culture of risk management.
Work at Desert Financial Credit Union
Joe Norris serves as the Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management at Desert Financial Credit Union, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the risk portfolio of the largest credit union in Arizona, managing over $7 billion in assets and serving more than 350,000 members. His responsibilities include developing and implementing risk management strategies to ensure the credit union's compliance and operational efficiency.
Current Role at Eliassen Group
Since 2022, Joe Norris has worked at Eliassen Group as a Risk and Compliance Principal Consultant-Director. His role involves providing guidance and subject matter expertise in areas such as enterprise risk management, IT governance, compliance, process improvement, and cybersecurity. He leads a cross-functional team of directors and managers to enhance the organization's risk management framework.
Previous Experience at Wells Fargo and Early Warning®
Joe Norris has extensive experience in risk management, having worked at Wells Fargo as a Senior Business Risk and Control Officer - Technology from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he spent four years at Early Warning® in various roles, including Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Sr. Director of IT Governance and Enterprise Risk Management. His tenure at Early Warning® involved overseeing risk management and compliance initiatives.
Education and Certifications
Joe Norris holds a B.S. in Marketing from Arizona State University, where he studied Business Administration and Management. He has achieved several professional certifications, including Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), ITIL Certification, and Six Sigma. He has also studied various frameworks such as COBIT and TOGAF, focusing on governance and operations management.
Leadership and Team Management
In his roles, Joe Norris excels at bridging gaps between business and technical teams. He effectively communicates complex concepts and develops strong business cases to support risk management initiatives. His leadership style fosters a culture of risk management within organizations, ensuring that teams are aligned and focused on achieving compliance and operational goals.