David Overton

David Overton is Vice President of IT and Chief Information Security Officer at Pathify, a role he joined in October 2025. Pathify, a higher education Campus Experience Platform provider, publicly announced his appointment on December 16, 2025.

Career path

Before joining Pathify, Overton served as Chief Information Officer for Charleston Southern University, where he led enterprise IT operations, security strategy and digital transformation initiatives. He brings more than 25 years of experience in information technology and information security, spanning multiple business verticals including higher education and K-12. Bloomberg's profile of Overton lists his title as CISO/VP of IT at Path Education Inc, consistent with his current Pathify role.

Remit at Pathify

In his current role, Overton manages enterprise security, internal IT operations and the protection of customer data across Pathify's ecosystem of integrations. His responsibilities include securing data for Pathify and for the company's customer integrations. Pathify stated that Overton is responsible for advancing the company's security posture, managing risk and ensuring a strong foundation for customer integrations and data protection efforts. The company described his background in campus environments, including firsthand experience supporting students, faculty and staff, as a strength for its security strategy as institutions prioritize resilient digital ecosystems.

Chris Hagan, Chief Technology Officer at Pathify, said Overton brings "the steady leadership and deep expertise needed to advance" the company's security approach.

Context

Pathify's announcement of Overton's appointment came amid a period of company growth, including a second consecutive ranking on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and a reported 360% revenue growth over three years. The company's leadership page notes that Overton's depth of expertise enables him to execute sound strategies on Pathify's behalf.