Mindy Klaassen
About Mindy Klaassen
Mindy Klaassen is an IT Security Manager at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in IT and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Biomedical from the University of Northern Iowa, as well as an MBA in Business Administration from Drake University.
Current Role as IT Security Manager
Mindy Klaassen serves as the IT Security Manager at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her work involves managing security protocols, conducting risk assessments, and implementing measures to protect sensitive data. Mindy operates from the company's office located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Previous Positions at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Mindy Klaassen has held multiple positions at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance over her career. She worked as a Claims Representative from 1999 to 2000, and later transitioned to various IT roles. These included PC Support Technician (2000-2008), Network Administrator I (2008-2010), Network Administrator II (2010-2011), PC Support Supervisor (2011-2015), IT Manager - PC Support (2015-2018), and IT Security Specialist (2018-2021). Her extensive experience in these roles contributed to her current position in IT security.
Education and Academic Background
Mindy Klaassen has a strong educational background in both biology and business. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Biomedical from the University of Northern Iowa, completing her studies from 1995 to 1999. Later, she pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations at Drake University, graduating between 2013 and 2017. Additionally, she studied Management Information Systems at Graceland University, obtaining another Bachelor of Arts degree from 2000 to 2002.
Professional Development in IT Security
Mindy Klaassen has developed her expertise in IT security through various roles at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance. Starting as a PC Support Technician, she progressed to positions that focused on network administration and IT management. Her experience as an IT Security Specialist from 2018 to 2021 equipped her with the skills necessary for her current role as IT Security Manager. This trajectory demonstrates her commitment to professional growth in the field of information technology.