Nick Vangilder is the SVP of Red Team Operations at Regions Bank, leading a technically diverse offensive security organization that designs and executes red team and penetration testing programs in a heavily regulated environment. A former service member and combat veteran, he brings a mission-focused leadership style that emphasizes trust, respect, and mentorship while building a culture of innovation among operators. Nick has a proven track record of founding and scaling cybersecurity practices—from creating a consulting practice and go-to-market strategy at C Spire to maturing internal programs that report measurable KPIs and withstand federal exams. He excels at translating complex technical findings into clear executive briefings and fostering productive red-blue collaboration to reduce enterprise risk. Active in the offensive security community, he publishes red team insights and regularly partners with peers to refine program effectiveness and talent development.
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