LONGMONT, CO, May 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Charles Gifford has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. Mr. Gifford has established a distinguished career in cybersecurity, currently serving as the vice president and chief information security officer at Intrado Life & Safety Inc. in Longmont, Colorado, since 2024. In this capacity, he oversees the company's internal cyber program and all its products, ensuring the security of critical infrastructure that supports 911 services nationwide. Mr. Gifford's motivation stems from the essential nature of 911 as a national service, and he finds inspiration in knowing his work directly contributes to the safety and security of the country. Before joining Intrado Life & Safety Inc., Mr. Gifford held the position of Chief Information Security Officer at United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Denver from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure, he prepared the organization to achieve ISO 27001 certification and laid the foundation for compliance with CMMC 2.0, a U.S. Department of Defense requirement that ULA now meets. Mr. Gifford's leadership was instrumental in advancing the company's cybersecurity posture during a period of significant regulatory change. From 2020 to 2022, Mr. Gifford served as the Global Director of information technology security at Ball Corporation in Broomfield, Colorado. He played a pivotal role in the integration of Rexam following its $8.5 billion acquisition by Ball Corporation, coordinating with regulators across the U.S., Europe and South America to maintain robust security throughout the process. Mr. Gifford's earlier roles at Ball Corporation included global technical lead for operations and manager of global information technology security operations