About Us
Ultimate Risk Services (URS) is a leader in developing simple and affordable risk mitigation solutions for small and medium businesses (SMBs) who must comply with the alphabet soup of cybersecurity standards and ever-changing cyber threats.
By combining Subject Matter Expertise (SME) with URS proprietary technology provides simple, affordable and scalable risk mitigation solutions that deliver Fortune 500 quality cyber compliance at a price SMBs can afford.
The Power of Partnerships
Our vetted partnership network of leading legal, insurance, IT and technology partners completes the cyber safety net for SMBs. URS provides the “glue” for each partner to deliver their core services. Clients retain full control of their essential audit data and the freedom to choose or switch vendors.
Our SMB heritage
For more than 25 years American Compliance Systems has received recognition as a leader in providing outsourced Workplace Safety, Cybersecurity, Industrial Hygiene, and Employment Practices Risk Mitigation solutions. 1000’s of companies in Manufacturing, Finance, Retail, Construction, Wholesale, Automotive, Transportation, Entertainment, Healthcare, and many more have benefited from our simple, affordable, scalable solutions.
Executive Team
Over 100 years of risk mitigation experience
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Robert Pignataro
CEO & Board Chair
Over 30 years experience developing simple systematized solutions to complex regulatory requirements for SMBs. Multiple-startup entrepreneur in partnership with TL Ventures and Safeguard Scientifics. Fairleigh Dickinson MBA, Villanova University BS. More…
Skelly Holmbeck
VP Strategic Initiatives
Executive with innovation, investment and risk management experience in Fortune 500, startup, nonprofit and municipal environments. UGA MS Hydrogeology & Computer Modeling, Clemson BS Physics. More…
William White
Chief Technical Officer
URS system architect with over 20 years in the information tech industry. Founder of Protev Solutions, a vCIO and vCTO services firm to address the unique challenges facing small businesses in a 24x7 online economy. CISSP, and former Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. More…
Robert Plett
Chief Financial Officer
Over 30 years of experience in C-level management roles in SMBs that include startups and business turn-arounds across a wide variety of industries. Responsible for envisioning and developing the URS web-based system, and its predecessor, the ACS safety system. Adjunct Professor for Neumann University’s Master’s program, Wharton MBA. More…
Frank Fazio
Executive VP Sales, Marketing & Partnerships
Senior executive, entrepreneur of three start-up companies, tech company and on-line company experience. St. Joseph’s EMBA, St. Joseph’s BS. More…
Advisory Board
Privacy & Security Law
Michelle A. Schaap
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Member and Chair, Tech, Privacy and Data Innovations Group
Michelle practices cybersecurity, privacy and corporate law.
Combining her cyber risk management, privacy, technology and corporate experience, Michelle has spearheaded and developed CSG Law’s cybersecurity practice.
Real Estate Security
Dennis Charles Ferry
David Marshall & Associates
Realtor/Property Management
Dennis is currently a licensed realtor in the state of Florida. He specializes in locating, buying, selling and lending options for his clients focusing on identifying intrinsic and fair values for both sides of a safe and secure transaction. Dennis has over forty-five years’ experience with developing, managing and owning various residential, commercial, and Government Services Administration properties in NJ, FL, WV, and South America.
Technology and Cloud Security
Kirk McBean
VMware
Senior Director
Kirk is a problem solver. He is motivated to tackle tough problems in a collaborative and open environment. That is his passion and why he loves his job.
Kirk has focused on developing broad architectural strategies to gain a competitive edge and increase revenue by identifying customer needs and advising on technologies that solve business problems and enhance capabilities.
Insurance and Cybersecurity
Timothy Foy
Beazley Group
Underwriter Team Philadelphia
Tim is part of the Beazley Group Underwriting Team in Philadelphia which concentrates on Specialty Treaty Turnkey Reinsurance Products and includes Cyber Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Environmental, and Workplace Violence Solutions designed and tailored for other property and casualty insurance companies, which value the Beazley Specialty Expertise.
Banking and Security
Bill Shipp
The Victory Bank
VP of Development
Bill Shipp is currently V.P. of Development at The Victory Bank in Limerick, PA. He has been in banking and finance for 24 years. He has held such roles as CFO, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Credit Officer, and Commercial Relationship Manager for both largescale and community banks.
Business & Investments
Randy Greene
Greene Capital Partners LLC
Managing Partner
Randy Greene has enjoyed a successful business career in various industries including real estate development, wholesale distribution, manufacturing and financial services. He has served as the President and CEO of two public and numerous private companies and has personally completed more than seventy merger and acquisition transactions. He has arranged approximately $300 million in debt and equity financing for his own and client companies.
Telephony Security and Compliance
Valerie Brauckman Burgess
AVAIL Technology Solutions
Technology Advisor
After successful careers with Verizon and AT&T, Valerie founded TelcoWorks, an independent technology brokerage firm, in 2001. As a Technology Advisory, Valerie partnered with clients to achieve defined business outcomes, assist with digital transformation goals and build a competitive advantage through technology. After growing TelcoWorks for more than 20 years, joining the AVAIL team was a natural progression.
Technology
Susan McKay
Dell Technologies
Sr. Director
Susan McKay is a senior customer-focused business leader who builds and inspires teams to consistently exceed financial and business goals. She currently leads the Business Operations & Planning team for the Office of the CTO. Susan joined Dell Technologies in 2001 by way of EMC where she created the first services sales team aligned with the Telecom, Media & Entertainment sales division. After a successful assignment in the Services Strategy & M&A organization, she successfully led several Services Program Management and Business Operations teams.