Leadership Team
Joe Kelly
Chief Executive Officer
In 1997, Joe founded his first company Business Network Consulting, Ltd (BNC) in Denver, Colorado, which provides IT infrastructure consulting services to medium sized businesses. Seven years later after BNC had become one of the fastest growing companies in the nation and one of the top 100 privately held companies in Colorado, BNC expanded to Texas via an acquisition. In 2008 Joe founded Legal Workspace, a private cloud solution focused exclusively on the legal market.
Now as the founder of Cybercompliance Partners, Joe is leveraging his 28 years of experience in the IT consulting and cyber security space to deliver IT services for DOD contractors.
Splitting his time between Dallas and Denver, Joe is a passionate entrepreneur who is constantly looking to leverage technology to make it easier for organizations to do business.
Hometown: Denver, CO
Weekend Amusement: Joe enjoys traveling, fishing, and golfing.
Quote to live by: “Customer service always comes first.”
Tech Tip: “Don’t open emails from strangers.”
Kevin France
Chief Operating Officer
As COO, Kevin is responsible for the management of day-to-day operations as well as piloting strategic direction and initiatives. He oversees everything from operations and human resources to contracts and marketing.
Kevin’s professional experience includes leading tech-based organizations at a senior level and developing strategic partnerships to implement technologies that can be integrated into the private sector, including development of multiple patents. Kevin holds an MBA, graduating with honors from Regis University, and a BSc in Business Administration and Communications from the University of Colorado.
Hometown: Santa Maria, CA
Weekend Amusement: Outdoor activities – golfing, tennis, and strumming a bit on the guitar
Quote to live by: “When people focus on themselves rather than on their impact, lots of activity and effort get wasted on the wrong things.” – Arbinger Institute
Tech Tip: Keep software updates current.
Ray Champagne
IT Services Manager
Ray is the IT Services Manager at Cybercompliance Partners. He is responsible for the CP Service Desk operations, as well as managing the Dallas engineering team and our sister business, BNC.
Ray started his career in IT as a software developer and parlayed his passion for directing high-functioning teams into a career in IT management. Ray is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, holding a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
Hometown: Hampton Falls, NH
Weekend Amusement: Road tripping in the summer, watching the NFL in the winter, and whatever technology side project he’s got going on at the time.
Quote to live by: “Control today, release yesterday and set your sights on tomorrow.”
Tech Tip: When submitting support tickets, screenshots and error messages are your friend!
Shaun Catlin
IT Services Manager
Shaun is the IT Services Manager at Cybercompliance Partners. He is responsible for the Dallas engineering team, it’s clients and customers in the Texas region. Shaun started his career in IT as an Engineer in law firms and has since progressed to directing and managing large teams. Prior to arriving at CP in 2024, he was performing day to day operations for small MSPs in the Atlanta market and acted as vCIO for many companies. Shaun holds board positions at various non-profits in the Atlanta area. He is fluent in Thai and English and has A2 fluency in French and Spanish. Shaun is a graduate of KSU in Business Administration and holds a MBA in Cyber Security from Harvard Extension School.
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Weekend Amusement: Long hikes on the Appalachian Trail, finding out of the way waterfalls, traveling to remote beaches, and anywhere there’s amazing food.
Quote to live by: “Burn the boats. Commit to your dreams with such conviction that retreat is not an option, and success becomes your only path forward.”
Tech Tip: Regularly update your passwords and use a password manager to keep track of them. This simple habit can significantly enhance your digital security and protect your online identity.
Kenny Morris
Sales Manager
Kenny has dedicated his professional life to helping business accelerate their growth through technology. Kenny’s career started in the advertising technology space, where he quickly found a passion for technology that powered the world. Kenny has worked with Fortune 100 companies to SMBs across various verticals and is always chasing the next best technology to bring to market to better serve his customers.
Hometown: New Orleans,LA
Weekend Amusement: Cooking something new, golfing, spending time with family
Quote to live by: “In the pursuit of excellence, there is no finish line.”
Tech Tip: Hammers void warranties.
Kelli Krieg
Finance Manager
Kelli is a seasoned finance/accounting professional with over 3 decades of experience in managing financial operations and guiding strategic financial decisions. Her expertise lies in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and risk management. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to drive financial performance that align with Cybercompliance Partners’ goals and objectives.
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Weekend Amusement: Maximizing Points/Miles, nature walks, volunteering with animal rescues and spending time with family.
Quote to live by: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
Tech Tip: If all else fails, just turn it off and on again. It’s the universal solution to all technical problems, right?
Will Edmonson
Marketing
Will touts over 15 years of marketing experience, coming from the agency world into his role at Cybercompliance Partners as an in-house marketer. His background focuses on digital marketing with experience in SEO, paid search, and content strategy. From optimizing our website’s performance to harnessing the power of digital advertising, Will is instrumental in propelling CP forward.
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Weekend Amusement: Movie theaters, local arcade meetups, road trips, and walking on trails
Quote to live by: “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” -FDR
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