This director of corporate risk management believes in the education available for risk managers, but more effort should be given to developing talent.

This university risk director says the profession has come a long way, but risk managers can increase their value by getting more involved in business strategy and driving true ERM.

This director of risk management sees cyber, IP and reputation risks as evolving threats, but more formal education may make emerging risk professionals better prepared.

The risk manager for Boyd Gaming Corp. says curiosity keeps him engaged, and continual education will be the key to managing emerging risks.

As a professor of business, Jack Hampton knows firsthand the positive impact education has on risk managers as they tackle growing risks.

Janet Sheiner, VP of risk management and real estate at AMN Healthcare Services Inc., sees innovation as an answer to fast-evolving and emerging risks.

Mohegan Gaming’s director of risk management recognizes the value of the people around her in creating success.  

As risk manager for a cloud computing and software company, Laurie LeLack knows that the interconnected economy and cyber security remain top risks.

Pinnacle Entertainment’s VP of enterprise risk management says he’s inspired by Disney’s approach to risk management.

Maila Aganon is the personification of the American dream. The vice president of treasury and risk for Caesars Entertainment Corp. immigrated from the Philippines and worked her way to the top.

Susan Hiteshew embraces the dynamic nature of her role and says the risk management community must put increased focus on integrating high-level concepts into day to day operations.

This senior risk manager values his role in helping Varian Medical Systems support research and technologies in the fight against cancer.

After witnessing the aftermath of medical error firsthand, Jeff Driver dedicated himself to reducing risk and promoting prevention in health care.

Wawa’s Director of Risk Management knows that harnessing data and analytics will be key to surviving the rapid pace of change that heralds new risk exposures.

After 20 years in the business, Navy Pier’s Director of Risk Management values her relationships in the industry more than ever.

Verizon’s risk manager David Cammarata loves when his team can make a real impact on the bottom line.

After 20 years on the job, TransUnion’s Joon Sung knows that risk management success is based in part on the quality of relationships with brokers, carriers and other risk professionals.

“Every experience — good, bad or indifferent — led me here and has put me in a position to make a real difference in our organization both personally and professionally.”

Drawn to the industry since college, Elisa Atwell, the risk manager for a Fortune 500 company, is at the pinnacle of her career.

At McKesson, Jane Sandler blends her passions for risk management and health care to help the organization develop innovative, forward-thinking solutions.