(JOHNSTON, Iowa) – Fareway Stores, Inc. is proud to announce several team members were recognized at the 2026 Prometheus Awards, held November 5 at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines. Presented annually by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), the Prometheus Awards honor the people, organizations, and innovations driving Iowa's technology industry forward. Leading the recognition for Fareway was Corey Melhus, Vice President of Information Security, who was named CISO of the Year.
Melhus, who was also a finalist in the same category in 2025, was recognized for his leadership in strengthening cybersecurity initiatives and safeguarding Fareway's technology infrastructure.
"Receiving the 2026 CISO of the Year award is an incredible honor," said Melhus. "I'm thankful to the Technology Association of Iowa for this recognition, to Fareway for continuing to invest in me and providing the opportunity to build and lead an amazing team, and to the many talented people I've had the privilege of working with along the way. I'm also proud to have been recognized alongside such an accomplished group of finalists who are doing great work to strengthen cybersecurity across Iowa."
In addition to Melhus' award, Fareway team members earned recognition across multiple categories. Nathan Kerns, Executive Vice President of Information Technology, was nominated for CIO/CTO of the Year, while Bryce Teff, Network Engineer, was nominated for Next-Gen Tech Professional of the Year.
"We are incredibly proud of Corey, Nathan and Bryce for their accomplishments and the recognition they received from the Technology Association of Iowa," said Reynolds W. Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores, Inc. "These honors reflect Fareway's continued commitment to innovation, cybersecurity, operational excellence, and investing in talented team members who help move our company forward. It is especially rewarding to see Fareway consistently recognized by TAI for the outstanding contributions of our people and the technology-driven solutions they deliver each day."
The Prometheus Awards recognize the individuals, organizations, and innovations helping shape Iowa's technology landscape. This year's event celebrated achievements across 15 categories and brought together technology leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, public officials, and community members from across the state. Awards were evaluated by a panel of distinguished technology leaders representing a broad cross-section of Iowa's technology community.
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Corey Melhus VP, Information Security Fareway Stores, Inc. |
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Nathan Kerns EVP, Information Technology Fareway Stores, Inc. |
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Bryce Teff Network Engineer Fareway Stores, Inc. |