Ferndon Consulting LLC

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Ferndon Consulting LLC

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Leadership Consulting: Our Leadership Team

We combine military leadership with industry executive experience and analytics expertise to enable your success through effective intelligence solutions.

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Owner/Founder Chief Executive

Dr. Dawn Hersey brings over 20 years of international and national experience in analytics, showcasing her analytics expertise in leading teams and enhancing global understanding. Her expertise is in fusing geopolitical understanding with cultural nuanced understanding to enable optimized decision making in dynamic environments. Dawn's passion is building up leaders: she is an Army Veteran.

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Director of Intelligence Solutions

Adam Locklin, MBA, possesses over 20 years of experience in intelligence solutions and analytics expertise, with a strong focus on transformations, policies, and best practices that enhance operational efficiency. He is dedicated to building trust, implementing modern and emerging technology, and driving long-term success for both the organization and its customers. Adam is a proud Marine Corps Veteran.

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Director of Finance and Contracting

Carneen Cotton, MBA/PMP, has over 30 years of experience in financial advising, directing multinational portfolios, and leveraging her analytics expertise to lead diverse teams and enable profitable change in both small and large organizations. Her greatest ability lies in drawing people together for shared successes, a skill honed through her military leadership experience. Carneen is a proud Army Veteran.


Our Experts

We collaborate with top professionals who bring analytics expertise and operational experience to the table; here are a few of them, specializing in intelligence solutions and leadership.

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Director of Cyber/ Technical Analytics

Dr. Thomas Winston is a leader in threat and cyber threat intelligence solutions. With over 30 years of experience in IT and ICS/OT threat environments, he brings analytics expertise in hunting, detection, reverse engineering, and digital forensics. His extensive leadership experience also allows him to effectively lead teams, empowering them to grow and excel at their craft.

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Director of Counter-Threat Finance

Prof. Suzanne Lynch is an international expert in payment systems and fraud, bringing her analytics expertise to the forefront of the financial industry. With over 30 years of experience in risk analysis, fraud control implementation, and investigations, she has developed intelligence solutions that enhance security measures. Additionally, Professor Lynch is the former Director for undergraduate and graduate programs in financial crime at Utica University.

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Director of Executive Risk Management

John Hart, MBA, brings over 35 years of executive experience in risk management, recoveries, and outsourcing within financial services and industry globally. With a strong foundation in leadership principles, John has not only delivered impressive results but has also fostered key competencies in his team and peers. His passion for continual personal growth and mentorship has been instrumental in his successes. John is a proud Army Husband.

The synergy created by effective military leadership demonstrates that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts, especially when enhanced by analytics expertise and tailored intelligence solutions.

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