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Trish’s Impact Session
The Art of Compliance: Aligning NISPOM Requirements with Operational Realities
Patricia Brokenik
Security Director, General Dynamics
Patricia “Trish” Brokenik is a key leader in industrial security, overseeing compliance and security operations at General Dynamics. With over a decade of experience protecting classified environments, she ensures enterprise-wide adherence to NISPOM, DoD, SCI, and SAP security mandates, safeguarding high-risk defense programs.
Her career spans critical roles in security education and program management, including tenure at Northrop Grumman Corporation, Special Aerospace Security Services (SASSi), and the National Security Training Institute (NSTI). She is widely respected for her expertise in security awareness training, facility clearance management, and classified contract compliance.
- NCMS Board of Directors Secretary
- Chair, NCMS Capital Region Chapter
- Certified Industrial Security Professional (ISP)®
Sharon’s Impact Session
Pride of Work: Leadership, Influence and Career Growth
Sharon Claridge
Vice President & Chief Security Officer, Booz Allen Hamilton
Sharon Claridge is the Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Booz Allen Hamilton, responsible for overseeing corporate security, counterintelligence, and crisis management strategies across the firm’s global operations. She leads comprehensive insider threat and risk mitigation programs, ensuring compliance with national security directives and DoD security regulations.
With a career spanning leadership roles at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and General Dynamics, Sharon has developed and implemented security frameworks that protect classified programs and national security assets. Her expertise in counterintelligence and enterprise security governance makes her a sought-after voice in federal security policy discussions.
Sharon’s strategic approach to bridging security policy and operational execution has positioned her as a trusted leader among both industry peers and government stakeholders.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Concord University School of Law
- Chair, INSA Insider Threat Subcommittee
- Member, NCMS & ASIS International
- Recipient, 2023 National Security Leadership Award
Kevin’s Impact Session
Communicating Espionage Risks: Turning Skeptics into Advocates
Kevin Clifton
Head of Intelligence and Risk Management, RAND Corporation
Kevin Clifton serves as the Head of Intelligence and Risk Management at the RAND Corporation, where he leads efforts to assess and mitigate security threats affecting both national and corporate interests. As a member of RAND’s Insider Threat Executive Committee, he plays a pivotal role in developing strategies to counter internal security risks. With a background in intelligence analysis and risk assessment, Kevin has contributed to numerous studies aimed at enhancing organizational resilience against espionage and insider threats.
- Member, Insider Threat Executive Committee, RAND Corporation
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
LaToya’s Impact Session
Insightful Ways to Measure the Security Program’s Impact
LaToya Coleman
Executive Director, Enterprise Security, ManTech International Corporation
LaToya Coleman is a recognized leader in industrial security, overseeing classified security operations, insider threat programs, and enterprise risk mitigation at ManTech International Corporation.
In 2024, LaToya was appointed to the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee where she works alongside government and industry representatives to shape national security policy and industrial security standards. She is also a frequent speaker and moderator at leading security industry events, including the NDIA/AIA Spring Industrial Security Conference, where she engages with security professionals on emerging threats, compliance challenges, and best practices in security risk management. She is known for her proactive leadership in fostering industry-government collaboration and advocating for stronger insider threat detection strategies across the defense sector.
- Member, National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) (2024–2028)
- Moderator & Speaker, NDIA/AIA Spring Industrial Security Conference
- Active Contributor, Government-Industry Security Working Groups
Glenn’s Impact Session
Adversary Briefing: Russia’s Evolving Security and Intelligence Threats
Glenn Corn
Frm Senior Executive, Central Intelligence Agency, Co-Founder, Varyag, LLC
Glenn Corn is a 34-year veteran of the U.S. Intelligence and Foreign Affairs communities, with extensive experience in national security affairs, counterterrorism, and diplomacy. During his tenure at the CIA, he dedicated over 20 years to overseas assignments, including pivotal roles in Russia, Turkey, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. His leadership positions encompassed serving as Chief of Station and Deputy Assistant Director of Operations, where he managed complex intelligence operations and fostered interagency collaboration.
Beyond his government service, Glenn co-founded Varyag, LLC, a strategic advisory firm providing insights into foreign policy, national security, and international markets. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of World Politics, imparting his knowledge on Soviet and Russian intelligence and security services to the next generation of security professionals.
- Adjunct Professor, Institute of World Politics
- Visiting Fellow, National Security Institute at George Mason University
- Senior Director, Geopolitics & Global Threat Assessment at the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT)
- Expert Contributor, The Cipher Brief
William "Bill" Evanina
Founder & CEO, The Evanina Group | Fmr Director, National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC)
William Evanina is one of the nation’s foremost counterintelligence and security experts, bringing over three decades of experience leading U.S. counterintelligence operations, insider threat mitigation, and corporate risk strategy. As Founder & CEO of The Evanina Group, he advises Fortune 500 companies, defense contractors, and government leaders on foreign intelligence threats, insider risks, and national security compliance.
As Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) from 2014 to 2021, Evanina led the U.S. government’s counterintelligence strategy, overseeing security policies that directly impacted cleared industry, FSOs, and national security professionals. Under his leadership, the NCSC launched the National Counterintelligence Strategy of the United States, shaping how private sector and government entities protect classified information and critical infrastructure from foreign threats.
Today, Bill is a trusted security advisor to defense contractors, private-sector risk executives, and policymakers, helping organizations align their counterintelligence and insider threat programs with evolving national security threats.
- Former Director, National Counterintelligence & Security Center (NCSC)
- Advisory Board Member, Peraton
- Recipient, FBI Director’s Award for Excellence
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Pat’s Impact Session
Mastering SMO Engagement and Cross-Functional Relationships
Pat Gould
Director, Enterprise Threat Awareness, Peraton
Pat Gould drives Peraton’s enterprise-wide insider threat and security risk strategy, ensuring the protection of classified programs from espionage, cyber risks, and internal vulnerabilities. As Director of Enterprise Threat Awareness, he leads initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate threats targeting Peraton’s critical operations, integrating counterintelligence principles with proactive risk management.
With a career spanning insider threat program development, cross-functional security coordination, and counterintelligence integration, Pat works closely with executive leadership, government stakeholders, and security teams to strengthen enterprise-wide security postures. His expertise in enterprise risk governance and insider threat operations makes him a critical voice in national security and industrial security discussions.
- Director, Enterprise Threat Awareness, Peraton
- Active Contributor, Insider Threat & Risk Management Forums
- Executive MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Cathe’s Impact Session
The Art of Compliance: Aligning NISPOM Requirements with Operational Realities
Catherine Kaohi
CEO, C.S. Consulting, Inc.
Catherine Kaohi is a respected authority in industrial security compliance, risk management, and FSO program leadership. As CEO of C.S. Consulting, Inc., she provides strategic guidance to security professionals navigating NISPOM compliance, insider threat mitigation, and classified contract security. With over two decades of experience, including a distinguished career in the U.S. Army Special Operations Community, Catherine brings an operational mindset to the evolving challenges FSOs face.
She has been a driving force in industrial security policy and professional development, serving in key leadership roles within NCMS, NDIA, INSA, and NISPPAC. As President of NCMS (2019–2021), she expanded security education initiatives, including the national rollout of the NCMS Brown Bag Program, fostering peer-to-peer learning on FSO best practices, counterintelligence risks, and security compliance modernization. Her leadership on the NCMS Board of Directors and her contributions to NDIA and INSA security working groups have shaped industry standards and enhanced collaboration between government and cleared industry.
- Former NCMS President & Board Member
- NCMS Representative, NISPPAC
- 20+ Years in U.S. Army Special Operations
Jim’s Impact Session
Spark a Security Culture That Energizes Everyone Around You
Jim Kennedy
Executive Director of Government Security, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Jim Kennedy is a recognized leader in industrial security, driving enterprise-wide security transformation at Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). As Executive Director of Government Security, he leads efforts to modernize and align Boeing’s security operations with evolving Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) requirements.
With over four decades of experience in industrial security, counterintelligence, and classified program protection, Jim has shaped security policy and operations across both government and industry. Before joining Boeing, he served as Chief Security Officer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, where he redesigned security services to enhance collaboration, compliance, and mission support for one of the nation’s leading Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
Jim is also a highly respected voice in the industrial security community, serving as Chair of the NDIA Security and Counterintelligence Division, where he advocates for industry-wide policy improvements, FSO education, and stronger collaboration between industry and government stakeholders.
- Executive Director, Government Security, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
- Chair, Security & Counterintelligence Division, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
- Expert Contributor & Speaker at National Security Conferences
Scott’s Impact Session
Pride of Work: Leadership, Influence and Career Growth
Scott King
Chief Security Officer, Invictus International Consulting, LLC
Scott King is a strategic leader in industrial security, serving as the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Invictus International Consulting, LLC.
With over 30 years of experience in security leadership, Scott has led security programs for top defense contractors, including CACI, Northrop Grumman, CSRA, and CSC. His expertise spans facility security management, personnel security, cyber risk governance, and security compliance under NISPOM and ICD directives.
Scott is a recognized industry leader in security policy and defense intelligence collaboration. He serves as Chair of the Industrial Security Working Group (ISWG) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Focus Group, where he represents and advocates for more than 200 security professionals supporting DIA programs. In this capacity, he works directly with government stakeholders to strengthen security processes, address compliance challenges, and develop cost-effective solutions for intelligence community contractors.
- Chair, ISWG DIA Focus Group
- Held key positions at CACI, CSRA, CSC, Northrop Grumman, and Westinghouse Electric Company.
- Active Contributor, National Security & Industrial Security Forums
Allan Kohler, Jr.
Fmr Asst. Director, FBI Counterintelligence | President, Pamir Consulting
Allan Kohler is a leading authority on counterintelligence, insider threats, and national security risk management. As President of Pamir Consulting, he advises defense contractors, research institutions, and security professionals on foreign intelligence threats, economic espionage, and compliance with national security regulations.
With a 27-year career at the FBI, Kohler led the nation’s counterintelligence operations, serving as Assistant Director of the FBI Counterintelligence Division. In this role, he oversaw investigations into foreign intelligence threats, industrial espionage, and state-sponsored efforts to compromise U.S. defense and research assets. He also served as Acting Executive Assistant Director of the FBI’s National Security Branch, shaping policy on insider threat detection, cyber-enabled espionage, and classified program protection.
Kohler’s leadership extended to the Washington Field Office, where he directed counterintelligence efforts in one of the country’s most sensitive jurisdictions, working closely with defense contractors, intelligence agencies, and cleared industry to safeguard classified information.
- Recipient of the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service
- Recipient of the FBI Director’s Award for Outstanding Counterintelligence Investigation
- Recipient of the Exceptional Achievement Medal from the Director of National Intelligence
Lindy Kyzer
Vice President Content and Market Engagement, ClearanceJobs
Lindy Kyzer is a driving force in security clearance policy, workforce engagement, and national security talent strategy. As Vice President of Content & Market Engagement at ClearanceJobs, she leads initiatives that connect cleared professionals with employers, advocate for security policy modernization, and provide critical insights on personnel vetting and risk management.
A recognized expert on the security clearance process, Lindy has shaped industry discussions on clearance reform, continuous vetting, and workforce mobility. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Security Policy Reform Council at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA), where she works closely with government and industry leaders to streamline personnel security policies and improve the clearance process for national security professionals.
- Vice-Chair, Security Policy Reform Council, INSA
- Former Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Army
- Expert Contributor & Speaker on Security Clearance Reform
Daniel Lecce
Deputy Director, DCSA
Daniel Lecce is a senior leader in national security and legal strategy, serving as Deputy Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). In this role, he guides enterprise-wide security policy, industrial security oversight, personnel vetting operations, and counterintelligence initiatives, ensuring the protection of classified programs across the defense industrial base.
A retired Major General in the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Lecce brings 35 years of experience in military leadership, intelligence law, and operational security. His operational leadership includes serving as Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where he oversaw security operations and a $25 million infrastructure expansion, and as Commander of Marine Security Guard units, responsible for counterterrorism preparedness and classified information protection at 21 embassies and consulates in high-threat regions.
At DCSA, Mr. Lecce plays a key role in modernizing security policies, driving insider threat awareness, and ensuring compliance across thousands of cleared defense contractors. His expertise in legal risk management, national security compliance, and classified information protection makes him a critical leader in shaping security policies that impact FSOs and industry stakeholders
- Major General (Ret.), U.S. Marine Corps
- Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
- Commander, Marine Security Guard Units
Marianna’s Impact Session
Trusted Workforce 2.0 – Getting a Clear View and Aligning Your Security Program Operations
Marianna Martineau
Assistant Director Adjudications, DCSA
Marianna Martineau is a recognized leader in national security vetting and adjudications, serving as the Assistant Director for Adjudications at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). She leads DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (CAS), the federal government’s largest adjudication authority, overseeing more than one million personnel security, suitability, and credentialing determinations annually. Her work directly impacts the security readiness of the Department of Defense (DoD), the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), and other federal agencies.
A driving force behind modernization in personnel vetting, Ms. Martineau has led policy reforms that streamline adjudications, improve efficiency, and integrate behavioral science into security decision-making. She has been a key advocate for destigmatizing mental health treatment in the clearance process, ensuring that seeking mental health care is viewed favorably rather than as a barrier to obtaining or maintaining a security clearance. Her leadership extends beyond domestic adjudications. She has been instrumental in U.S. international security partnerships, working to align personnel vetting and information security standards between the U.S. and its allies, including Japan.
- Architect of Personnel Vetting Modernization
- Key Contributor to International Vetting Standards
- Leader in DCSA CAS Realignment & Policy Integration
Martin’s Impact Session
Better SETA: Strategies to Improve Your Security Awareness Programs
Martin McNair
Security & Emergency Planning, DOJ
Martin McNair is a seasoned professional in security and emergency planning, currently serving at the Department of Justice (DOJ). In his role, he is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies and emergency response protocols to safeguard DOJ personnel, facilities, and operations.
Mr. McNair is actively involved in promoting security awareness and training programs within the DOJ. His efforts focus on equipping employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond to security risks, thereby fostering a culture of vigilance and preparedness across the department. With extensive experience in emergency management, Mr. McNair has been instrumental in enhancing the DOJ’s preparedness and resilience against various threats, including natural disasters, technological incidents, and security breaches.
Kari’s Impact Session
Mastering SMO Engagement and Cross-Functional Relationships
Kari Phillips
Security Director, SAIC
Kari Phillips is a seasoned security leader in industrial security, compliance, and risk management, serving as the Security Director at SAIC. She oversees comprehensive security programs that protect classified contracts, ensure NISPOM compliance, and mitigate insider threats across SAIC’s diverse portfolio of defense and intelligence projects.
With over two decades of experience in national security and corporate security leadership, Kari has played a critical role in strengthening industrial security programs, integrating risk management strategies, and driving enterprise-wide security awareness initiatives. Her expertise extends across facility security management (FSO leadership), personnel security operations, emergency response planning, and insider threat mitigation.
- Board Member, National Classification Management Society (NCMS)
- Security Mentor & Industry Speaker
Chakeia Ragin
Deputy Asst. Director, Adjudication and Vetting Services, DCSA
Chakeia D. Ragin is a key leader in personnel security and national security vetting, serving as Deputy Assistant Director for Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS) at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). She oversees the strategic transformation of personnel security processes, ensuring effective risk mitigation, compliance with Trusted Workforce 2.0 reforms, and enhanced insider threat detection across the federal security enterprise.
Ms. Ragin has been instrumental in integrating the Consolidated Adjudications Services (CAS) and Vetting Risk Operations (VRO) into a unified AVS organization, creating a more efficient, intelligence-driven vetting system. Under her leadership, continuous vetting (CV) has become a critical tool for real-time risk assessment, allowing early intervention in potential security threats. Her efforts directly support FSOs and security professionals in safeguarding classified programs, ensuring personnel reliability, and strengthening risk-based decision-making.
- Architect of Adjudication & Vetting Modernization
- Leader in Insider Threat & Risk-Based Vetting
- Advocate for Security Policy & Workforce Integration
Richard’s Impact Session
The Art of Compliance: Aligning NISPOM Requirements with Operational Realities
Richard Ray
FSO and Technology Control Officer, Eutelsat America Corp
Richard is a recognized leader in industrial security, foreign ownership risk management, and insider threat mitigation, serving as the Facility Security Officer (FSO), Technology Control Officer (TCO), and Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) at Eutelsat America Corp. He is responsible for ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), mitigating Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risks, and strengthening insider threat programs within a highly regulated satellite communications environment.
With over two decades of security experience, Richard has guided hundreds of companies and thousands of security professionals through complex security clearance processes, FOCI mitigation strategies, and NISPOM compliance requirements. His expertise extends across security program development, risk-based adjudication, industrial security compliance, and security training for FSOs and corporate executives.
- Vice Chair, NCMS FOCI Subcommittee
- Deputy Administrator, NCMS FOCI Community
- Past Chair, i270 Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC)
Matthew Redding
Assistant Director, Industrial Security, DCSA
5Matthew D. Redding serves as the Assistant Director for Industrial Security at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), where he leads oversight of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), ensuring the protection of classified information across more than 12,500 cleared contractor facilities and one million cleared personnel. He is responsible for policy development, risk-based compliance strategies, insider threat mitigation, and IT security approvals for over 5,200 contractor information systems.
With a career spanning military leadership, emergency management, and industrial security oversight, Mr. Redding has been instrumental in modernizing security compliance, integrating risk-based decision-making, and strengthening industrial security policies. A retired U.S. Army Colonel with 31 years of service, Mr. Redding has held high-level strategic roles in military logistics, operational sustainment, and national security policy.
- Deputy Director, Individual Assistance Division, FEMA
- Chief of Current Operations, Strategic Readiness, and Policy, U.S. Army G4 (Pentagon)
- Chief of Staff, 21st Theater Sustainment Command (Germany)
Ike’s Impact Session
NISPPAC in Action – Be In The Know, Get Engaged, Get Prepared
Isaiah “Ike” Rivers
Chief Security Officer, Institute for Defense Analyses, and NISPPAC Industry Spokesperson
Isaiah “Ike” Rivers Jr. is a recognized leader in industrial security and national security policy, serving as the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Senior Information Security Officer at the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA). In this role, he directs security operations across IDA’s three Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), ensuring the protection of classified information, compliance with NISPOM and ICD requirements, and the effective management of special access programs (SAPs), insider threat mitigation, and classified information systems security.
A retired U.S. Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) with 20 years of active service, Mr. Rivers brings extensive operational leadership in security, crisis management, and force protection. His military background directly informs his strategic approach to industrial security leadership, insider threat prevention, and classified program risk management.
Mr. Rivers is a highly engaged leader in national security policymaking, actively shaping industrial security standards at the highest levels. He serves as Industry Spokesperson for the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC), where he represents industry concerns on security policy and compliance to executive branch officials, the Secretary of Defense, and the President.
- Board Member and Industry Spokesman, National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee
- Executive Board Member, FFRDC Security Council
- U.S. Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Retired)
Perry’s Impact Session
Clearing the Path: Insider Advice on Solving Security Clearance Challenges
Perry Russell-Hunter
Director, Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), Deptartment of Defense
Perry Russell-Hunter is the Director of the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), where he oversees the administrative judges, department counsel, personnel security adjudicators, and staff responsible for handling security clearance cases across the Department of Defense. With decades of experience shaping security clearance due process, he has played a pivotal role in reforming clearance adjudication policies and ensuring procedural fairness in national security determinations.
Before assuming his current role, Mr. Russell-Hunter served as Deputy Director of DOHA and Chief Department Counsel. His contributions to security clearance reform and legal excellence have been recognized with the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civilian Service in both 2001 and 2017.
A sought-after expert in security clearance law, Mr. Russell-Hunter is a frequent speaker at national security conferences, including NSI IMPACT, AIA/NDIA events, ASIS, and the CSSWG.
- Served on the DoD/DNI Joint Security and Suitability Process Reform Team, earning the Director of National Intelligence’s Meritorious Unit Citation in 2009.
- Former president and charter member of the Federal American Inn of Court, mentoring attorneys and law students in litigation and trial advocacy.
- Holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law, where he practiced in the Legal Clinic, and a magna cum laude B.A. from Syracuse University in English and Political Science.
Jame’s Impact Session
Proving Insider Threat Compliance: What Does Meaningful Progress Look Like?
James Shappell
Director, DoD Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center, DCSA
James Shappell serves as the Director of the Department of Defense (DoD) Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) and Deputy Assistant Director for Defense Insider Threat within the Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Directorate at DCSA. In this capacity, he provides senior advisory support on insider threat mitigation, overseeing DITMAC’s critical role in centralizing insider threat reporting, analysis, and response coordination across the DoD enterprise. His leadership ensures a proactive and unified approach to countering insider risks that could jeopardize national security.
Prior to his tenure at DCSA, Mr. Shappell served as Chief of Staff at the National Intelligence Council (NIC) within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), where he played a pivotal role in shaping intelligence strategies and operational priorities. His career spans multiple leadership positions at the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), where he was instrumental in establishing the INSCOM Security Operations Center (ISOC) and leading intelligence security initiatives as Acting Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, and Command Security Manager. His early career includes serving as a security specialist at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground.
- Key contributor to DoD-wide insider threat initiatives, ensuring cross-agency collaboration to safeguard classified information and personnel.
- Recipient of the ODNI Exceptional Service Award, Army Commendation Medal, and multiple Army Achievement and Civilian Service Awards
- Master of Arts degrees in Leadership and Management, and Security Management and Administration from Webster University
Shayla’s Impact Session
CMMC ’25: What’s Real, What’s Not & How to Keep Your Contracts
Dr. Shayla Treadwell
Deputy Chief Security Officer, Lumen Technologies
Dr. Shayla Treadwell is the Deputy Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Lumen Technologies, where she leads the company’s enterprise security strategy, governance, risk, and compliance programs. With a deep expertise in cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership, she plays a pivotal role in securing Lumen’s vast global network infrastructure. Her leadership ensures that security initiatives align with business objectives while proactively mitigating emerging threats.
Before joining Lumen, Dr. Treadwell served as Vice President of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at ECS, where she established and led the company’s cybersecurity risk management program, aligning it with top industry standards and regulatory frameworks. Her approach integrated business psychology principles into security strategy, bridging the gap between security policies and effective leadership.
Beyond corporate leadership, Dr. Treadwell is co-founder of The Treadwell Agency, a consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, strategic planning, and cybersecurity advisory services. She is also a recognized thought leader and speaker, presenting at industry conferences such as RSA Conference on balancing innovation and risk in generative AI.
- Holds a Doctorate in Business Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with research focused on the intersection of leadership practices and information security effectiveness.
- Served as a strategic advisor and executive sponsor for corporate social responsibility initiatives, driving leadership development and diversity in cybersecurity.
- Frequent featured speaker at major cybersecurity events, including RSA Conference and Cybersecurity Summit, offering insights on AI security, digital transformation, and enterprise risk.
Bob’s Impact Session
Pride of Work: Leadership, Influence and Career Growth
Robert E. "Bob" Trono
Vice President & Chief Security Officer, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Bob Trono serves as the Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Lockheed Martin, leading the company’s global security operations to safeguard personnel, classified information, cyber networks, intellectual property, and physical assets. With a career spanning national security, law enforcement, and corporate security leadership, Trono ensures Lockheed Martin remains at the forefront of counterintelligence, insider threat mitigation, and enterprise risk management.
Trono joined Lockheed Martin in 2009, bringing extensive experience in federal law enforcement and high-risk security operations. Prior to his corporate tenure, he served as Deputy Director of the U.S. Marshals Service, overseeing an $825 million budget and a workforce of 10,000 personnel, including security for federal judges, prosecutors, and facilities nationwide. He also managed the Federal Witness Protection Program (WITSEC), ensuring the safety of high-risk individuals under federal protection.
Before his leadership at the U.S. Marshals Service, Trono held key roles at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), including Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General, where he provided oversight for multiple federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Marshals Service. His earlier career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia focused on prosecuting high-profile public corruption cases, violent drug enterprises, and gang-related homicides. He began his legal career as a state prosecutor in Richmond, Virginia, successfully handling over 130 jury trials.
- Led Lockheed Martin to receive the Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence from the DCSA
- Former adjunct professor at the University of Richmond School of Law, and a frequent lecturer on trial tactics, criminal justice, and security risk management.
- Earned a Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School, where he was recognized for academic excellence in economic analysis of law
Amanda’s Impact Session
Mastering SMO Engagement and Cross-Functional Relationships
Amanda Ward
Group Supervisor, Compartmented Security, Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory
Amanda Ward is a seasoned security professional at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), where she leads the compartmented security operations critical to protecting highly sensitive research and national security initiatives. In her role as Group Supervisor, she is responsible for managing and enforcing stringent security protocols that safeguard sensitive compartmented information (SCI) and classified projects. Amanda’s leadership ensures that APL’s security practices not only comply with federal regulations but also adapt to evolving threats and technological advancements. Her work is integral to maintaining the integrity of APL’s research environment and supporting the laboratory’s mission to drive innovation in national defense and scientific discovery.
- Directs a dedicated team in implementing robust compartmented security measures, ensuring critical research and classified information remain secure.
- Works closely with federal agencies and internal stakeholders to align APL’s security protocols with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
- Pioneers advanced security frameworks and continuous process improvements
Quinton Wilkes
Director, Corporate Security, L3Harris Technologies
Quinton Wilkes is the Director of Corporate Security at L3Harris Technologies, where he leads enterprise-wide security operations, protecting the company’s personnel, classified programs, critical assets, and intellectual property across a global defense and aerospace footprint. With a proven track record in industrial security, counterintelligence, and risk management, he ensures L3Harris remains at the forefront of national security compliance and resilience.
In addition to his corporate leadership, Mr. Wilkes serves as Chair of the Security and Counterintelligence Division at the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), where he collaborates with industry leaders and government stakeholders to shape security policies, address insider threat challenges, and enhance counterintelligence strategies within the defense industrial base (DIB).
Mr. Wilkes is also a recognized thought leader in industrial security, frequently speaking at national forums such as the NCMS Tri-Chapter Seminar, where he shares insights on emerging security threats, compliance best practices, and operational security innovation. His ability to bridge policy with real-world implementation makes him a trusted voice in the field.
- Directs enterprise security programs at L3Harris, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, insider threat mitigation strategies, and advanced risk assessment frameworks.
- As Chair of NDIA’s Security and Counterintelligence Division, he works with DoD and industry partners to strengthen security postures across the DIB.
- Regularly presents at security conferences on topics such as industrial security innovation, counterintelligence threats, and compliance modernization