Derek Brendel

Derek Brendel is an experienced information technology professional currently serving as the virtual Chief Information Security Officer at Applied Tech since March 2025. Prior to this role, Derek held the position of Chief Information Officer at EVO Transportation from March 2021 to March 2025, and served as the virtual Chief Information Officer at Applied Tech from February 2018 to March 2021. Derek's extensive background includes a tenure as Senior Systems Administrator and Partner at Midwest IT Solutions from August 2005 to August 2017, along with experience as IT Administrator at Botta Capital Management and IS Technician - Process Engineer at SUMCO. Derek Brendel is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Capella University, expected to be completed in June 2025.