Before joining Premera, Dr. Mayers held senior management positions at Vertafore, Microsoft, Nokia, and Securiguard. He has a strong passion for remaining on the cutting edge of technology and business innovation.
Throughout his 25-year career, he has dealt with various aspects of corporate security: anti-fraud operations, cybersecurity, intellectual property protection, counterespionage, and loss prevention.
He holds multiple professional certifications including CISM, CCSP, CFE, CISA, and CDPSE. He earned his Doctorate in Business Administration specializing in International Business from Northcentral University, an MBA from Athabasca University, a graduate certificate in cybersecurity from Harvard University, a graduate certificate in counterintelligence from the American Military University, an executive certificate in digital business from MIT, and an engineering technologies diploma from John Abbott College. His academic research pursuits focus on national security, intelligence, cyber warfare, and foreign policy.
He is a longtime supporter of the mission of Stronger Families.