Press Release

Dr. Yonesy F. Núñez and Gregory Wilson Join Pentegra’s Board of Directors

Issued by Pentegra

July 15, 2024

White Plains, New York. -- Pentegra Services, Inc. (“Pentegra”), a leading provider of retirement plan and fiduciary outsourcing solutions, announced that Dr. Yonesy F. Núñez and Gregory Wilson have been named to the Pentegra Services, Inc. Board of Directors effective July 1, 2024. The announcement coincides with the retirement of Tony D. Whitaker, who served on the Pentegra Board for nearly two decades.

In making the announcement, Pentegra President and CEO Eric Wietsma said, “We are thrilled to welcome such talented and credentialed professionals to our Board. Both Dr. Núñez and Mr. Wilson are expert leaders with impressive legacies of professional success. As a fiduciary organization, our Board places significant emphasis on risk management, and their deep expertise and impressive backgrounds align well with our strategic goals for the organization. They each bring tremendous business acumen and will be a fantastic addition to our leadership team.”

Dr. Yonesy F. Núñez is a leading global information security executive. A highly respected leader in his field, he has extensive experience with all aspects of cybersecurity, IT risk management, policy development and regulatory compliance. Dr. Núñez currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, where he leads Cyber Security and Technology Risk Management.

Dr. Núñez is President Emeritus and co-founder of the InfraGard Chapter of Long Island, New York. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. and Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. Additionally, he is a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association and the Black Board Initiative and holds numerous industry certifications. His demonstrated industry leadership and professional expertise made him an ideal fit for the Pentegra Board.

He received a Doctorate in Computing from Pace University, a Master of Science in Information Systems Engineering from The New York University Tandon School of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Computer Information Systems from Manhattan College. He has also been recognized on the Hispanic IT Executives Council’s Top 100 Most Influential Hispanic Leaders in Technology list.

Gregory Wilson is a leading global digital and cybersecurity risk oversight and compliance expert. With nearly 25 years of international experience and more than 10 years of board and governance experience, he brings a diverse background in strategy, risk-centric governance, and operational excellence to the Board. With extensive experience as a Chief Information Security Officer, he has spent much of his career responsible for the strategic development and operational execution of the Information Security, Risk and Privacy programs at several firms and possesses an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Top Secret Security Clearance. He currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer for Docupace Technologies.

Mr. Wilson serves on the CNBC Technology Executive Council, Boston CXO Executive Committee and Secure World Boston Advisory Boards. Since 2021, he has served on the Board of Intrusion Inc., and currently serves as Chair of Nominating/Governance, a role he has held since 2022. Mr. Wilson’s extensive experience serving on private corporate, governmental, and nonprofit boards, along with his leadership and professional experience makes him particularly qualified for service on Pentegra’s Board.

He is a graduate of The Intersection of Policy and Technology Program, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education, and received an M.A. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor’s in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha along with numerous industry certifications. Said Mr. Wilson, “I am delighted to join the Board of an organization with such a rich legacy of fiduciary oversight. I hope to offer a unique perspective to the Board and look forward to sharing my expertise.”

Added Dr. Núñez, “Pentegra is a unique organization with a level of fiduciary oversight that is unmatched in the industry today. It is an honor to be a member of its Board of Directors. I hope the benefit of my experience will serve the Board well.”

About Pentegra

Pentegra is a leading provider of retirement plan and fiduciary outsourcing solutions to organizations nationwide. As one of America’s oldest independent fiduciaries, we deliver retirement plans that run with less risk, greater efficiencies, and improved outcomes. With an 80-year legacy of fiduciary expertise and oversight unmatched in the industry today, we partner with firms at the advisor, sponsor, or enterprise level to bring maximum flexibility to every opportunity, offering a comprehensive array of retirement plan solutions, consulting, TPA services and fiduciary support. Learn more at pentegra.com.

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