Chase W. Woerndle
About Chase W. Woerndle
Chase W. Woerndle serves as the Director of Information Security at Vista Equity Partners, bringing over 14 years of leadership experience in information technology with a focus on cybersecurity and strategic planning.
Work at Vista Equity Partners
Chase W. Woerndle currently serves as the Director of Information Security at Vista Equity Partners, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategies and initiatives. Prior to this, he worked as the Associate Director of Information Security at the same firm from 2020 to 2023. His tenure at Vista Equity Partners has been marked by a focus on aligning business objectives with robust cybersecurity measures.
Education and Expertise
Chase Woerndle earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business, where he studied Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce from 2003 to 2007. He is also pursuing Executive Education at the Texas McCombs School of Business, specifically in the CIO Technology Leadership Institute since 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic planning, cybersecurity, and IT governance.
Background
Chase Woerndle has over 14 years of leadership experience in information technology, with a strong focus on cybersecurity strategies across various industries. His career includes significant roles at companies such as Accenture, where he held positions ranging from Information Security Analyst to Information Security Manager. He also served as IT Director at Parsley Energy, where he oversaw information security initiatives.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Chase Woerndle has demonstrated a capacity for defining organizational clarity and purpose. He has developed core value-driven leaders and has shown proficiency in IT portfolio budget allocation and digital transformation. His experience includes vendor and contract negotiations, as well as aligning business and IT strategies into actionable operational plans.