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Travis Ross is a cybersecurity and business resilience leader with more than a decade of experience helping organizations understand, manage, and reduce risk. Throughout his career, he has advised executive teams, built cybersecurity programs, led governance and compliance initiatives, and helped organizations align technology and security investments with business objectives.

Prior to founding Paragon Advisory, Travis held leadership roles across a variety of industries, including construction, technology, financial services, government, and defense. His experience spans cybersecurity strategy, risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, regulatory compliance, cyber threat intelligence, and enterprise resilience.

Travis believes that cybersecurity is fundamentally a business discipline. Technology, security, and operational resilience exist to support business objectives, protect critical operations, and enable sustainable growth. This philosophy serves as the foundation of Paragon Advisory's approach: helping organizations identify what matters most, understand the risks that threaten it, and build practical programs that strengthen resilience.

As a trusted advisor to executives and business leaders, Travis specializes in Business Impact Analysis (BIA), operational resilience, virtual CISO services, cyber risk management, governance, and compliance strategy. He is known for translating complex technical risks into clear business decisions that executives can understand and act upon.

At Paragon Advisory, Travis works with organizations that want more than compliance. He helps leaders build resilient businesses that can withstand disruption, protect what matters most, and confidently pursue growth.

Nick Whatley is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Advisory, where he leads the firm's strategic vision, business growth initiatives, and client engagement strategy. With more than a decade of experience in business strategy, analytics, product leadership, and operational excellence, Nick brings a results-driven approach to helping organizations solve complex business challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

Throughout his career, Nick has partnered with executive leadership teams to evaluate strategic opportunities, improve operational performance, optimize revenue-generating programs, and drive data-informed decision making. His expertise spans business strategy, financial analysis, executive reporting, forecasting, product ownership, process improvement, and organizational leadership.

As a leader, Nick is known for his ability to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. He has successfully led high-performing teams, developed business cases for major initiatives, overseen enterprise-scale programs, and delivered actionable insights that enable organizations to make confident decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.

At Paragon Advisory, Nick works closely with business leaders to identify opportunities for growth, improve operational resilience, and align organizational strategy with long-term business objectives. His passion for helping organizations navigate complexity and drive meaningful results is central to Paragon's mission of delivering practical, business-focused advisory services.

Nick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Communication Studies from the University of Arkansas and combines a strong analytical foundation with a deep understanding of business operations, leadership, and strategic execution.