Russell Hoover

Russell is an accomplished IT executive with more than 35 years of experience in information technology and information security. He currently serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Mid-America, where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s technology infrastructure, security operations, and strategic IT initiatives.

Throughout his career, Russell has held a variety of leadership roles, including Senior Network Engineer, IT Manager, IT Director, Datacenter Manager, and Vice President/CIO of a large software company. His extensive background spans across network design, performance tuning, staff management and training, and operational procedures, making him a recognized subject matter expert in IT and information security best practices.

Russell’s expertise includes audit compliance management, threat and vulnerability management, corporate security planning, and security/privacy requirements analysis. He has a strong track record in project management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning, having built and operated large-scale, complex networks and datacenters. His leadership in these areas has helped organizations mitigate risks, improve performance, and achieve strategic business objectives.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Russell has served on the City of Mobile’s Information Technology Task Force, playing a key role in helping the city achieve and maintain a standard of excellence in Information Technology.

Russell holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Southeast College.

Russell’s comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in IT management and security continue to drive innovation and operational efficiency at Mid-America.