Event overview

Join RSM at the CS5 East Conference, presented by Forum Makers. Whether you’re a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) novice looking for help getting started or a seasoned pro looking for advanced training, CS5 East has something for everyone.

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Meet the RSM team

Members of RSM’s CMMC team will be on-site to engage in discussions with government contractors on their CMMC journey. RSM offers an array of services designed to help organizations at any stage of their CMMC compliance journey. Our advisory services are tailored to each organization seeking certification, helping them define, implement and maintain a compliant environment.

As one of the largest certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO) and an award-winning member of the Microsoft defense and intelligence U.S. program, RSM provides readiness, remediation, examination and managed services with an unrivaled team of specialists.

RSM also achieved CMMC Level 2 status as an external service provider. This designation formally distinguishes RSM as both a managed services provider and a managed security services provider for government contractors handling critical national security information.

Ways to connect with RSM at CS5

Exhibit hall/VIP lounge: Stop by and visit RSM in the VIP lounge in the exhibit hall to learn about the four critical stages of a CMMC compliance journey and how we’re here to help.

Speaking session: “Rocket science or fear tactics? A working session on CMMC 2.0 for aerospace and defense," 1:30–4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, Potomac 3. Three hours, real assessments, straight answers. Bring your technical questions, real-world scenarios and future compliance plans, and put them directly to Kia Smith, Charles Barley Jr., Thomas Turner and the certified CMMC assessors and professionals in the room. No question is too basic—no scenario too specific.

Express Connect host: Discover RSM, your ideal CMMC compliance advisor and C3PAO, at a unique event tailored for organizations navigating the complexities of CMMC. Express Connect facilitates 30-minute, one-on-one meetings between conference attendees and providers like RSM on Oct. 22 and 23. Stop by to relax, share ideas or grab a drink in our private meeting room.

RSM team at CS5

• Charles Barley Jr., Principal
• Damon Frank, Principal
• Thomas Turner, Principal
• Kia Smith, Director
• Natalie Thrall, Director
• Aramik Bedrossian, Director
• Jonathan Blaue, Director
• Todd Willoughby, Director
• Michele Brennom, Manager
• Josue Cordova, Manager
• Alec Pederson, Manager
• Chris Hughes, Manager
• Trevor Autry, Manager
• Brooke Cully, Manager
• Edwin Baez, Supervisor
• Nick Miljus, Supervisor
• Matt Somerman, Business Development Director
• Justin Ocallahan, Business Development Manager