Strategic Risk Leadership
That Protects, Enables, and Scales Growth
Driving Risk Reduction, Regulatory Confidence, and Sustainable Growth
20+ Years of Enterprise Risk, Governance, and Operational Leadership
Transparent Risk Management Leader
As a results-driven professional with a proven record of reducing risk while driving growth, my experience includes managing risks protecting people, facilities, and infrastructure for decades. Through innovative thought leadership, risk taking, and superior communication skills, I have kept organizations within the guardrails of laws, regulations, standards, and policies while allowing for flexibility.
My background spans information technology risk and compliance, project management in the private and public sectors, and small business leadership, giving me a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. I have deep experience in managing risks, managing issues and actions (mitigation and remediation), project management, and the Agile Way of Working (AWOW)—helping organizations from small business to Fortune companies reduce risk, manage issues and actions, coordinate audits, work within government regulations, and contributed to service continuity and disaster recovery.
Today, I leverage these skills to help organizations grow and adapt to existing and emerging risks. My expertise includes utilizing GRC software, including but not limited to Archer, ServiceNow and WDesk. I understand the challenges business leaders face and bring practical, tested strategies to help companies scale effectively and sustainably.
I hold a B.S. and M.A. from Loyola University Chicago, as well as a Six Sigma Green Belt, premier leadership program (Louisiana State University and Northwestern University) certificates, and a certificate in BSA/AML. As a lifelong learner, I am a TEDx Speaker, International Keynote Presenter, and have authored several books and articles, because a true expert continues to learn once they learned it all.
Core Leadership Expertise
Enterprise Risk & Governance
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Regulatory Compliance & Audit Coordination
- Issue Mitigation & Remediation Oversight
- Policy & Control Framework Design
- Service Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Technology & Operational Risk
- IT Risk & Infrastructure Governance
- SOX Testing & Compliance Optimization
- Agile Way of Working (AWOW)
- Cross-Functional Risk Alignment
- Regulatory Messaging & Stakeholder
- Communication
GRC Platforms
- Archer
- ServiceNow
- WDesk
Measurable Impact & Enterprise Outcomes
Regulatory
Readiness
- Aligned compliance strategy with executive objectives
- Delivered consistent, defensible audit outcomes
- Strengthened stakeholder confidence during reviews
Risk & Issue
Reduction
- Managed 83 enterprise issues and 70 remediation plans simultaneously
- Reduced Infrastructure Services issues by 75%
- Reduced aging Critical/High issues by 26%
Audit Leadership & Operational Efficiency
- Directed 9 cross-functional teams through simultaneous audit cycles
- Reduced SOX review time by 15% through automation
- Implemented Agile sprint-based audit model, saving 6+ hours/week per SME
Regulatory
Readiness
- Aligned compliance strategy with executive objectives
- Delivered consistent, defensible audit outcomes
- Strengthened stakeholder confidence during reviews
Enterprise leadership that aligns governance, performance, and strategic execution.
Organizational Leadership & Scale
- Managed 200 employees across 23 locations
- Built and restructured departments
- Authored HR policies and performance frameworks
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Operational Performance & Efficiency
- Increased compliance from 20% to 100%
- Reduced Infrastructure Services issues by 75%
- Reduced SOX review time by 15%
- Reduced aging Critical/High issues by 26%
Executive Governance & Strategic Alignment
- Aligned compliance strategy with executive leadership objectives
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to deliver defensible audit outcomes
- Strengthened regulatory confidence across multiple business units
- Translated regulatory complexity into operational clarity
Testimonials
“Marcus is recognized by his peers for his ability to track issues despite frequent changes, maintaining composure, and seeking to understand delays.”
“Marcus steadily in ensuring activities and deliverables are completed for Internal Audits, Deloitte Sox Audits, Issues & Actions, Server Inventory, SOX attestations and various other audits and compliance requests.”
“Marcus provides audit teams with direction, obtaining evidence, negotiating requests (effective challenge) on behalf of Enterprise Architecture Infrastructure Services and being the conduit for tracking and follow up are all parts of what Marcus has accomplished.”
“His calm demeanor helped create an environment conducive to open communication and issue resolution.”
“He combines the perfect amount of humor and gravitas.”
“Marcus is an amazing presenter! Everyone was so keenly focused on your insightful comments.”