Mark Badal
Executive Director of IT and InfoSec
Chumash Enterprise
About Mark
Mark Badal is currently serving as Chumash Enterprises’ Executive Director of IT and InfoSec. Mark is a seasoned IT and information security executive with experience in operations across multiple industries (hospitality, gaming, telecommunications, financial, education, medical, and government).
Prior to joining the Chumash, Mark served as the CIO for a telecommunications company while concurrently serving as the CISO of its IT services arm. He also served as the VP of IT and Security for an integrated casino resort in 2015. He holds the CISSP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, PMP, CMMC CCPA & CCA, and ITIL Practitioner designations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and an associate degree in computer technology and business management.
Prior to joining the Chumash, Mark served as the CIO for a telecommunications company while concurrently serving as the CISO of its IT services arm. He also served as the VP of IT and Security for an integrated casino resort in 2015. He holds the CISSP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, PMP, CMMC CCPA & CCA, and ITIL Practitioner designations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and an associate degree in computer technology and business management.
Speaking Profile
| Event | Session | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Northern California Regional Tribal Technology Forum | AI Roadmap- Building Blocks and Best Practices | 05/02/2025 |
| 24th Annual TribalNet Conference and Tradeshow | What's New in Gaming Management System Technology? | 09/19/2023 |