Max Everett
Max Everett is a cybersecurity risk and information technology modernization expert whose work has spanned Federal government, political organizations, and private sector companies. He is currently the Chief Information Security Officer for Shaw Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. He has previously served as the Chief Information Officer for the White House and the U.S. Department of Energy. Mr. Everett has held technology leadership roles at multiple Republican National Conventions and Presidential inaugurations. He worked on both of George W. Bush’s presidential campaigns. He has also advised on cybersecurity risk and digital modernization for private sector companies—from small businesses to Fortune 20 companies. Mr. Everett received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in Austin and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Houston Law School. He holds several professional certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife and two daughters.