About Me

A certified information security manager with over a decade of experience protecting organizations and educating security professionals.

My Story

I'm a cybersecurity leader with CISM and C|CISO certifications, bringing over 10 years of experience leading enterprise security programs. I oversee cyber operations and manage IT Shared Services supporting 50+ team members across multiple business units.

My expertise spans risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and penetration testing. I've guided organizations through complex compliance requirements including DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC frameworks.

I hold a Master of Science from EC-Council University and a Bachelor of Science from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Beyond protecting organizations, I'm dedicated to educating security professionals as an Advanced Ethical Hacking Courseware Author for Virginia Cyber Range and Course Instructor at Vanderbilt University.

Skills & Technologies

Leadership

  • Cyber Operations Oversight
  • IT Shared Services (50+ team)
  • Security Program Management
  • Strategic Risk Advisory

Certifications

  • CISM
  • C|CISO
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Security Management

Expertise

  • Risk Assessments
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Incident Response
  • Penetration Testing

Compliance

  • DFARS
  • NIST 800-171
  • CMMC
  • Policy Development

My Journey

Present

Manager, IT Security - The Heritage Group

Leading information technology security initiatives and protecting organizational assets.

Previous

Manager, IT Security - Albemarle

Managed cybersecurity protocols within a manufacturing environment.

Education

Advanced Ethical Hacking Courseware Author - Virginia Cyber Range

Designed and developed ethical hacking curriculum utilized by numerous students.

Teaching

Course Instructor - Vanderbilt University

Taught cybersecurity courses and mentored students in information security.

Awards

Golden Governor's Award

Three-time recipient

VA State Cybersecurity Grant

Four-time educational grant recipient

Smith Award

Recipient

BBB Educational Grant

Better Business Bureau recipient

What I Value

Integrity

Maintaining the highest ethical standards in security practices and education.

Continuous Learning

Staying current with evolving threats and emerging security technologies.

Community

Sharing knowledge and helping others grow in their security careers.