Damon Stokes is the Senior Manager of Governance, Risk and Performance for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An organization that delivers vital health care services to about 4.4 million Michigan residents and 1.3 million members outside of Michigan. He is known for being a seasoned leader and strategic thinker. Damon has spent the past 17 years using his abilities to be a business enabler for IT. His deep technical knowledge and his diverse background provided him the opportunity to consult several Fortune 500 companies; including two of the Fortune 5. Damon’s expertise in information security and risk management has quickly made him a recognized leader in the industry.

Damon focuses on innovation and invention which has won his team and himself several national awards for outstanding programs related to Vendor Risk & Policy Life-Cycle Management. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology from Capella Univeristy and is currently pursuing his MBA. Damon is a family man, whom loves spending time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys playing classical and jazz piano and is active in his community.