RIDGELAND, Miss. (August 14, 2025) – Conrad Bell, senior vice president and chief information security officer at C Spire, a leading Mississippi-based advanced technology solutions company, has been appointed to the Greater Memphis IT Council’s board of directors. Bell brings more than 25 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity to this new role.
“It is an honor and a privilege for me to join the Greater Memphis IT Council’s Board of Directors,” said Bell. “Their mission and vision of developing Memphis into a center of excellence for information technology aligns with C Spire’s mission to improve lives through technology. I look forward to utilizing my expertise and helping develop the next generation of IT professionals in the area.”
Since joining C Spire in 2016, he has been responsible for leading, developing, and implementing cybersecurity strategic goals and aligning security initiatives with business, strategic, and tactical objectives.
“We are excited to welcome Conrad Bell to the Greater Memphis IT Council Board of Directors,” said Executive Director Regina Whitley. “We have worked with Conrad and C Spire for several years on IT and cybersecurity initiatives to strengthen connections with IT professionals and businesses in the area. His proven expertise and commitment to the advancement of technology and cybersecurity align perfectly with our mission to position the Memphis region as a center of IT excellence.”
Bell has a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a master’s degree in information assurance. He also holds several industry certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
Founded in 2014, the Greater Memphis IT Council’s mission is to establish the Memphis region as an IT center of excellence and to develop a strong business and IT community. The Council has a membership represented by nearly 100 organizations in the Memphis area.
About C Spire
C Spire is an advanced technology solutions company that provides world-class, customer-inspired wireless communications, consumer fiber internet access as well as a full suite of dedicated Internet, wireless, IP Voice, data, cloud and managed IT services for businesses and enterprises. This news release and other announcements are available at www.cspire.com/news. For more information about C Spire, visit www.cspire.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cspire or X at www.x.com/cspire.
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