CertiPath, an innovator and renowned company in high-assurance identity, credential and access management services for highly regulated environments, has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Jack L. Johnson, Jr. as Advisor to CertiPath’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. 

Johnson has over 30 years of industry experience that includes executive positions with Guidehouse Consulting and its legacy firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Department of Homeland Security as its first Chief Security Officer, and has also served with the United States Secret Service for over 20 years.

Security assessments expert

Johnson is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Partner of Jack Johnson and Associates, a strategic consulting firm that specializes in security assessments, providing business and risk consulting domestically and internationally. 

As part of Jack’s role, he will offer guidance and direction with regard to our growth initiatives and ongoing business strategies, identifying opportunities that align with CertiPath’s mission,” states Jeff Nigriny, President and Founder of CertiPath.

High-assurance credentials provider

I have known and worked with CertiPath’s rock-solid, principled leadership team members for decades"

Jeff adds, “Because our primary focus is to develop and provide unparalleled, groundbreaking technologies and services that enable high-assurance credentials in the federal government and commercial spaces, we look forward to enhancing the ever-changing landscape with Jack helping to take us to the next level.

Jack Johnson stated, “I have known and worked with CertiPath’s rock-solid, principled leadership team members for decades. They are a well-regarded company that has been filling an essential niche in the identity management space.

Jack adds, “I’m excited to work alongside these great professionals, as the company is on the cusp of expanding significantly and I look forward to being a part of their success.

Protective and intelligence-related duties veteran

Johnson’s career spans a full range of investigative, protective and intelligence-related duties, as well as assignments with various Presidents, Vice Presidents, Presidential candidates and foreign heads of state.

Johnson received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, a Master’s degree in Forensic Science from George Washington University, and as a veteran of the United States Army, he is involved in the Code of Support Foundation.

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