Senior Information Security Auditor | CISSP, QSA, CISA

Jay has over 25 years of experience in technology, information security, and cybersecurity leadership. He holds CISSP, QSA, and CISA certifications and has led security, risk, and compliance initiatives across financial services, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and government sectors. Jay brings a practical, business-focused perspective to engagements, helping organizations navigate complex compliance requirements while delivering thorough, high-quality assessments that support both regulatory expectations and business objectives.

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Information Security Auditor | CISSP, CISA, CISM

Brad Dunker is an Information Security Auditor with over 25 years of experience in information security. He holds CISSP, CISA, and CISM certifications and has spent decades working on the other side of the audit, where he advocated for and established security compliance programs and teams. Brad is incredibly passionate about security compliance and is committed to delivering high-quality audits while meeting client needs.

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Fun Fact

Brad has a personal collection of over 1,000 painted miniature figures.

Information Security Auditor | CISSP, CISA, CFE, CMMC CCA, CMMC CCP, ISO 27001

Rodney Newton is an Information Security Auditor with over 20 years of experience specializing in IT Auditing. His background spans a diverse range of industries including defense, healthcare, and banking, where he has helped organizations strengthen their security and compliance frameworks. 

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Fun Fact

Rodney has a passion for traveling and has visited over 30 countries, most of which in the past seven years.

Information Security Auditor | D.I.A., CISSP, CMMC, NSA4012, MCP, CCENT

Chris Ciero is an experienced Information Security Auditor with a strong academic and professional foundation in information assurance and cybersecurity. He holds multiple IT degrees, including a Doctorate in Information Assurance, where his dissertation focused on AI and information security. Chris’s credentials include D.I.A., CISSP, CMMC, NSA4012, MCP, and CCENT. His work spans technical risk assessments, AI governance, and the development of secure frameworks for emerging technologies. He has contributed to initiatives involving AI integration, data governance, and executive-level reporting, bringing a rigorous, research-driven approach to complex security challenges.

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Fun Fact

Chris grew up in Melbourne, Florida, where he learned to surf— a passion he still carries into adulthood as he’s always chasing his next wave.

Senior Information Security Auditor | CISA, CISSP, HITRUST CSF

Mac Kern originally started his career at KirkpatrickPrice in 2012 as a professional writer while also attending Western Kentucky University. From 2012 to 2019, Mac began performing audit support tasks as well as audits after he achieved the CISA certification, then passed the CISSP exam in December of 2024. In the fall of 2024, Mac returned to KirkpatrickPrice as an Information Security Auditor.

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Fun Fact

Mac loves cats, board games, and making music.