Rod Russeau is a servant leader passionate about learning, technology, and information security. He has served as Director of Technology & Information Services at Community High School District 99 for 26 years. Rod earned his CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) designation in 2016. 

Rod earned three highly sought-after information security certifications in 2020: The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and the Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) designations. Rod was also selected in 2020 as the Chairperson for the CoSN Cybersecurity Initiative. The CoSN Cybersecurity Initiative aims to develop usable guidance, tools, and support to assist school districts across North America in developing their cybersecurity programs.

Rod began his technology career in 1977, designing, programming, and supporting student & financial information systems for hundreds of school districts across the country. Rod is an avid musician and photographer. Rod is the proud father of two amazing adult sons.