Mission Driven. Expert Led.
We deploy seasoned experts who understand the intersection of Regulatory Standards and Operational Reality.
Meet Your Strategic Partners.
While the leaders listed below serve as your primary points of contact and strategic architects,
they are backed by a robust, scalable team of analysts, forensic specialists, elite trainers,
and compliance
engineers working behind the scenes to secure your mission.
We deploy seasoned experts who understand the intersection of Regulatory Standards and Operational Reality.
Executive Leadership
Pat Flesher
Principal & Founder
Pat Flesher is an accomplished professional with over 28 years of experience in cyber security, information assurance, and information security. The founder of pf Pulliam since March 2006, Pat Flesher also contributes as a Subject Matter Expert for Graham Holdings, providing direct support to the VP of Information Security and Privacy. Previous roles include Subject Matter Expert at NucoreVision, Inc., Director of Information Assurance at Management Technology, Inc., and various senior positions at VERISIGN and ARC. Throughout a distinguished career, Pat Flesher has demonstrated expertise in leading information assurance practices and delivering strategic support to organizations.
Client Engagement & Sales
Alice Steger
Director of Strategic Sales
Alice’s resume reflects a variety of work experiences over the past 40 years. Starting with twelve years in the food brokerage industry as office and customer service manager to over 20 years in the credit & collections industry. This work history has provided an education that compliments her current position as Director of Strategic Sales for pf Pulliam and The Cyber Training Academy.
Mike Disharoon
Senior Account Executive
Mike Disharoon knows that when a security crisis hits, paperwork shouldn’t stand in the way of a solution. As Senior Account Executive, he focuses on Rapid Deployment and Incident Response contracts, cutting out the red tape so partners get immediate access to forensic experts and vCISO leadership. Beyond crisis management, Mike helps federal and commercial clients figure out how to meet complex compliance rules without breaking the bank.
Training & Instruction
Linda Gross
CISM, RDRPLead RMF Instructor
Linda joins The Cybersecurity Training Academy after 40 years of civilian service, retiring from Rock Island Arsenal in 2015. Her career spans roles as a Computer Programmer, Database Manager, and Systems Analyst.
Serving as Information Assurance Manager (IAM) for the Tank-Automotive Command, Linda spent her final years teaching RMF to command personnel. She received a Special Act Award in 2009 for leading a major certification effort and is a graduate of the USDA Executive Leadership Program.