Jordan Wilson

Jordan Wilson is the assistant vice president and chief information security officer of Kansas State University, appointed to the role following a national search.

Career path

Before joining Kansas State, Wilson served as interim chief information security officer at Emporia State University. Her experience includes information security strategy and operations, security risk assessment and security awareness work. K-State's Division of Information Technology announced her appointment on Oct. 14, 2026, following a search committee process. Thomas Bunton, associate vice president and chief information officer at K-State, thanked the search committee for its dedication and thoughtful work throughout the process, saying their commitment helped identify an outstanding leader for the role. Wilson was set to begin the position in October. The university's department head directory lists her as assistant vice president and chief information security officer.

Remit at Kansas State

In the role, Wilson will provide universitywide leadership for K-State's information security program, working across the institution to strengthen cybersecurity, manage risk and protect university information and technology resources while supporting the university's teaching, research and service missions. Bunton said he looks forward to Wilson's leadership and the experience she brings to the university. Wilson said she is excited to join an institution she has long admired and plans to bring cybersecurity frameworks and operational practices together in support of the university's mission. She said, "I look forward to building relationships across campus and bringing cybersecurity frameworks and operational best practices together in a way that supports K-State's mission." She also described security as something that should enable teaching, research and innovation rather than stand in its way, and said she looks forward to working with K-State's security teams to continue strengthening the university's program.

K-State's IT News page confirms the appointment, noting that it followed a national search.