Event details
Date and time

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Location

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

Chula Vista, California, 91910

Duration

Two days

Event overview

Join RSM at the CS5 West Conference, presented by Forum Makers. Whether you’re a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) novice looking for help getting started or a seasoned pro looking for advanced training, CS5 West has something for everyone.

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Meet the RSM team

Members of RSM’s CMMC team will be on-site to engage in discussions with government contractors about their CMMC challenges. RSM offers an array of services designed to help organizations at any stage of their CMMC compliance journey. Our advisory services are tailored to each organization seeking certification to assist with defining, implementing and maintaining their compliant environment. 

Authorized CMMC Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO)
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Managed Service Provider Collective Member

RSM is the largest certified third-party assessor organization (C3PAO) and an award-winning member of the Microsoft defense and intelligence program. Our government contracting cybersecurity and technology professionals deliver customized advisory, remediation, certification support, continuous monitoring, and managed IT /security services—helping Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations confidently meet today’s regulatory demands. RSM also recently achieved CMMC Level 2 status as an external service provider. This designation formally distinguishes RSM as both a managed services provider and a managed security services provider for government contractors handling critical national security information.

Ways to connect with RSM at CS5

Exhibit hall/VIP booth sponsor: Stop by and visit RSM in the exhibit hall to learn about the four critical stages of a CMMC compliance journey and how we’re here to help.

Contractor track sponsor and Express Connect host: Discover RSM, your ideal CMMC compliance advisor and C3PAO, at a unique event tailored for organizations navigating the complexities of CMMC. Express Connect facilitates 30-minute, one-on-one meetings between conference attendees and providers like RSM on April 16 and 17.

Charity golf tournament sponsor: Wednesday, April 15

RSM team at CS5

  • Charles Barley Jr., Principal
  • Damon Frank, Principal
  • Thomas Turner, Principal
  • Matt Somerman, Director
  • Aramik Bedrossian, Director
  • Natalie Thrall, Director
  • Jonathan Blaue, Director
  • Justin Ocallahan, Manager
  • Michele Brennom, Manager
  • Damien Lawless, Manager
  • Chris Hughes, Manager
Event details
Date and time

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Location

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

Chula Vista, California, 91910

Duration

Two days

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