Jerry Hughes, a founding member of Compass IT Compliance, LLC, has over 35 years of experience helping companies become compliant with internal, industry and government regulations such as PCI-DSS, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, and GLBA. Mr. Hughes, a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) has extensive IT auditing experience, especially within the financial industry and the retail sector. He carries an undergraduate degree in Applied Mathematics for Engineers and a minor in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island. Mr. Hughes has helped develop Compass IT Compliance, LLC into one of the nation's premier consulting firms in the areas of IT governance, assurance, security, and compliance services.

William DePalma is a founding member of Compass IT Compliance, LLC. Prior to founding Compass IT Compliance, William spent eight successful years as Manager of Sales for the Lighthouse IT Compliance Group. In this role, William was instrumental in driving year over year revenue gains and positioning Lighthouse IT Compliance Group as one of the premier IT security consulting firms in the northeast.

At Compass IT Compliance, William is responsible for driving strategic revenue growth while overseeing national sales and marketing efforts. Under his direction, Compass IT Compliance has consistently experienced double-digit year over year sales growth while ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction to the growing list of clients. William brings real-world knowledge of customer challenges with over 17 years of sales and customer support experience having previously worked for Lighthouse Computer Services, Sullivan and Cogliano, and Cabletron.

William holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of New Hampshire and is a retired reservist in the United States Coast Guard with 21 years of successful service.

Derek Boczenowski is VP of IT Audit with Compass IT Compliance. Derek has over 20 years of IT experience in a variety of vertical markets, including financial services, higher education, and state/local government. Prior to joining Compass IT Compliance, Derek was the VP of Technology for a credit union in Massachusetts with approximately $700M in assets under management. With an MBA in Technology Management as well as industry leading certifications, such as being a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Derek works with clients of all sizes and in all vertical markets to help them identify gaps in their IT security strategies and provide relevant, attainable solutions to ultimately mitigate their overall risk.

Derek has spoken at numerous conferences throughout his career, including the Fiserv national conference and New York Banker’s Association Annual Meeting, and is recognized as a thought leader in the field of information technology and information security.

Jesse Roberts is VP of Cybersecurity with Compass IT Compliance. Jesse Roberts is an information technology & cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. He is a former professor of Network Engineering & Cyber Security at the New England Institute of Technology. Jesse holds multiple industry level certifications & has been invited to speak at events across the country. His presentations often include real-time live hacking demonstrations. He has also mentored students at various local schools and colleges through cybersecurity clubs over the years.

In his role with Compass IT Compliance, Jesse leads the organization's IT Security, Digital Forensics, and Incident Response teams. He is responsible for implementing innovative techniques and strategies to drive growth and improvement in these areas.

CJ Hurd is VP of the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) program with Compass IT Compliance. CJ holds over 20 years of experience across the information technology and cybersecurity landscape. He retired from the Coast Guard in 2018 after 21 years of active-duty service, where he was named the Coast Guard's Information Security Officer of the year in 2015, 2016, and 2017, as well as being named the Department of Homeland Security’s Information Security Officer of the year in 2016. CJ holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) certifications.

In his role at Compass IT Compliance, CJ leads a team of Virtual CISOs that work with organizations of all sizes and across varying industries to develop, implement, enhance, and manage their cybersecurity programs. Serving as an organization’s Virtual CISO, members of CJ’s team oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the Information Security Program as well as work to identify and remediate realized or potential security threats within an organization’s environment.

Jennifer Barrett is the Director of Human Resources and Administration at Compass IT Compliance. With a background in education, Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College and a M.Ed. from the University of Hartford. Prior to joining Compass IT Compliance and following a new career path, Jennifer was a full-time educator.

Jennifer was the first member of Human Resources at Compass IT Compliance and was tasked with building out the entire function. A SHRM certified HR professional, Jennifer has initiated benefits, performance reviews, onboarding, compliance initiatives, and training opportunities within the company. Jennifer has tremendous pride in both the talent she has helped cultivate in the Compass team and the fact that Compass IT Compliance has been named “A Best Place to Work in Rhode Island” in multiple years. In addition, Jennifer has developed procedures for quality assurance and leads our team that ensures the consistent quality that Compass IT Compliance customers have come to expect. In her administration role, Jennifer leads all back-office administration which includes leading the accounting team and being a liaison for management for financial reporting. Energized by new challenges, Jennifer enjoys taking on new roles and responsibilities. Her ability to collaborate and problem solve make her an important part of the management team.