As a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Steve has extensive experience architecting policy, procedural and technology solutions for the protection of persons, property and data.  Specifically, this has involved leading projects associated with development and implementation of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) with successful program development of ISO27001 and CMMC programs.  It has also entailed providing expert support to major investigations, comprehensive audits of security operations, and independent assessments of police departments.

Steve brings to Paladin clients a problem-solving perspective refined by his expertise in several distinct areas.  These include (1) an expert understanding of how families, businesses and organizations large and small use and share information – and place it at risk; (2) a rich and practical field-savvy library of knowledge in guiding families and family office directors through complex decisions at the intersection of personal security, physical security and information security; (3) hands-on experience in helping families and individuals of means liaise with justice and law enforcement agencies during any phase of a crisis or investigation; and (4) a strong record of innovation, communication and leadership in helping multi-generational families get the greatest value from technology without placing at risk their lifestyles, communities and lives.

Before joining Jensen Hughes, Steve served on the senior leadership team at Analysts International as Director of the Public Safety / Homeland Security Sector and as a senior subject-matter expert in law enforcement policy, practices, procedures, and technology.  He oversaw the establishment of IT protocols and standards for state and local law enforcement agencies – the critical information distribution and intelligence-sharing hubs of today’s integrated justice systems.  He ensured that the IT and security protocols complied with specific agency and national standards, including FBI CJIS Policy pertaining to implementation of Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies; the Global Justice XML Data Model (GJXDM); Justice Reference Architecture (JRA); and the National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) to achieve interoperability among participating agencies.

Earlier in his career, Steve served in a senior law enforcement capacity as Bureau Chief within the Information and Technology Command of the Illinois State Police.  He has a degree in Business Administration from Indiana State University and has completed coursework as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and Project Management Professional (PMP).  He also holds a post-graduate Certificate from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety, Staff Police and Command School (SPSC #219) where he was honored with the Franklin M. Kremil Leadership Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement Leadership.