Dennis Howard

Dennis Howard was appointed to the board of directors for Frontdoor in March 2026 and serves as a member of the audit committee. He brings over 30 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity across several consumer-focused businesses. He possesses a deep understanding of digital platforms, enterprise systems and data analytics trends.

Howard currently serves as the Managing Director, Chief Technology, Operations, and Data Officer for Charles Schwab, a global financial services firm. He is responsible for Charles Schwab’s information technology, including a centralized technology organization and an enterprise project management office. In addition, Howard is responsible for the firm’s data assets, teams that handle all operational transactions for current clients of Charles Schwab, and transformation-related initiatives. He joined Charles Schwab in September 2014 as Senior Vice President of core technology solutions and served as the firm’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer from 2016-2025.

Prior to Charles Schwab, Howard was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Visa Inc. During his 12-year tenure at Visa, he served in various information technology roles across a number of disciplines, including development of enterprise systems, data and analytics, and client-facing product development.

Howard received his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his master's degree from Baylor University.