RFF Speakers

Adam Evans is an experienced cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience in the MSP industry. During this time, he's worked in many cybersecurity disciplines ranging from systems architecture, security program management, and incident response. This is where he found his passion for governance, risk, and compliance while specializing in CMMC. Always up for a challenge, Adam has focused his career on building security programs for the SMB community, allowing organizations to achieve their business goals safely. He strongly believes that we all have a role to play when it comes to cybersecurity and can often be found sharing his knowledge, having spoken at MSP conferences such as IT Nation Secure, MSPGeekCon, and more. In his role as Compliance Officer at Axiom, Adam was instrumental in the organization's CMMC assessment effort, including implementing the GRC framework internally, participating in the third-party assessment, and then building the client offering for organizations seeking services within the Defense Industrial Base.

Atul Bhagat is the President and CEO of BASE Solutions, a managed IT services provider he founded in 2009 in Tysons Corner, Virginia to deliver proactive, high-quality technology solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience supporting legal and professional services organizations, he now leads security and compliance initiatives, managed IT, and virtual CIO services for clients in sectors such as hospitality, retail, construction, accounting, and nonprofits. Atul specializes in aligning IT strategy with business goals, implementing secure and reliable Microsoft 365 and cloud environments, and building predictable, service-oriented operations for organizations across Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and nationally. Known for his focus on quality, integrity, and clear communication, he helps leaders understand risk, prioritize investments, and use technology as a lever for growth rather than a source of friction.

Bob Miller is the Founder and CEO of IRGame, a cybersecurity training platform that uses gamified, multiplayer simulations to help teams practice incident response before a real crisis. He brings more than 30 years of technology leadership experience across software development, telecommunications, aerospace, and cybersecurity, with senior roles including CIO, CTO, and COO. Bob previously led a top-ranked Managed Security Service Provider and served as founding Director of the Opportunity Machine technology incubator. At IRGame, he focuses on making high-stakes cyber decision-making practical, realistic, and accessible for executives, security teams, and organizations that need to build readiness without relying on traditional, lecture-heavy training. Known as IRGame's 'Head Gamer,' Bob blends operational experience, executive perspective, and a passion for hands-on learning to help organizations develop the instincts, communication, and confidence needed to respond faster and smarter when incidents happen.

Chris Johnson is Director of Cybersecurity Compliance Programs at GTIA, where he leads the global GTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark initiative. A former MSP/MSSP leader and long-time community advocate, he helps solution providers simplify compliance and build security-first, resilient organizations.

Hacker. Strategist. Reluctant Adult. Cody Kretsinger used to be the problem. Now he helps solve them. A former black hat hacker turned cybersecurity strategist, Cody has spent the past decade leading Red, Blue, and Purple teams: attacking, defending, and occasionally arguing with himself somewhere in between. He's navigated high-stakes breaches, built security programs from scratch, and explained (more than once) why clicking 'Enable Macros' should probably be a felony. Cody's stage presence is sharp, candid, and refreshingly real. He's delivered no-fluff, war story-packed talks at top security conferences like GrrCon and BSides, blending uncomfortable truths with the kind of humor that makes infosec folks both laugh and wince. He's also a co-founder of a nonprofit dedicated to helping cybersecurity professionals stay ahead of emerging threats. Today, Cody works with MSPs, MSSPs, and security teams that are done being reactive and ready to fight smarter. He brings real-world tactics, razor-sharp insight, and a steady hand when things go sideways. No buzzwords. No fluff. The kind of strategy you only get from someone who once broke the rules to learn them.

Craig Hickman is Vice President of Sales at ProBleu, Inc., where he helps organizations design and manage reliable, secure, and efficient IT environments so leaders can stay focused on running their businesses. With more than two decades in IT and business, he leads teams that deliver end-to-end solutions across infrastructure design, cloud computing, voice and data communications, and disaster recovery. Craig also leads his own firm, Canopy Group, Inc., and draws on that experience to bring a practical, business-first mindset to every engagement. Colleagues and clients know him for creating positive, high-energy team cultures, communicating clearly with both executives and practitioners, and turning complex technology challenges into straightforward, actionable plans.

David Sizer

Co-Founder

Rocket Fuel Factory & 3rd Element Consulting

Pennsylvania, US

David Sizer is a co-founder of Rocket Fuel Factory focused on financial control, profitability, and operational discipline in the IT services channel. He helps operators understand the numbers behind their business and build the automation and leverage required to improve margins without adding headcount. David brings a practitioner's view to scaling services profitably and speaks on the financial and operational fundamentals that keep growing MSPs resilient.

Dawn Sizer

CEO & Co-Founder

Rocket Fuel Factory & 3rd Element Consulting

Pennsylvania, US

Dawn Sizer is a co-founder of Rocket Fuel Factory and a long-tenured leader in the managed services channel. She specializes in people, leadership, and accountability, helping MSP owners build teams and operating rhythms that hold up under growth. Dawn is known for marketing that tells the truth and for cutting through hype to focus operators on clarity before growth. She speaks widely on building durable, profitable services organizations and on the leadership habits that separate businesses that scale from those that stall.

Henry Timm

CEO, Phantom Technology Solutions & Co-Founder, Rocket Fuel Factory

Phantom Technology Solutions / Rocket Fuel Factory

Rolling Prairie, Indiana, USA

Henry L. Timm is the CEO of Phantom Technology Solutions, a security-first managed IT provider based in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, and co-founder of Rocket Fuel Factory, a community and education platform accelerating operational maturity across the IT channel. With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, Henry specializes in cybersecurity strategy, vCISO program design, MSP operations, and channel ecosystem development. He serves as Vice Chair of GTIA's Global Cybersecurity Executive Council and Channel Development Advisory Council, where he helps shape industry standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and collective defense strategies. A recognized voice in the MSP community, Henry has spoken at more than 200 events globally, maintains a 4.9 out of 5 speaker rating, and was named to CRN's MSP 500 Pioneer 250 list three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024). He was also featured on the cover of ChannelPro Network magazine in December 2022.

Josh Hohbein is a cybersecurity professional with nearly 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate the ever-changing world of IT and security. As a leader in the managed services industry, Josh specializes in transforming complex cybersecurity concepts into practical, understandable actions that business leaders can actually implement. Known for his engaging and approachable speaking style, Josh focuses on the human side of technology, bridging the gap between technical teams, business leaders, and end users. He believes that successful cybersecurity isn't just about tools and frameworks; it's about communication, trust, and helping people make informed decisions. Throughout his career, Josh has worked with organizations of all sizes, leading cybersecurity programs, risk management initiatives, cloud transformations, and strategic technology planning. Whether speaking about cyber maturity, leadership, automation, or security awareness, his goal is always the same: make technology less intimidating and more actionable. Passionate about education and community building, Josh regularly shares insights with MSPs, business leaders, and security professionals, helping them cut through complexity and focus on what matters most: protecting people, enabling growth, and building resilient organizations.

Keith Nelson, Ph.D., is the CEO and CISO of Vistem Solutions, Inc., a California-based cybersecurity and managed IT services firm. A nationally recognized technology executive and community leader, he has dedicated more than 30 years to advancing cybersecurity, crisis management, and inclusive employment. As the father of a neurodivergent son, Keith is a passionate advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serving in numerous leadership roles with nonprofits, education, and government organizations. His work bridges technology, public service, and workforce inclusion to create meaningful opportunities for underserved communities.

Kevin has been in tech professionally for over 30 years and loves to share his knowledge and experiences with everyone. From long-time crawling-under-the-desk technician to currently the owner of a micro Managed Service Provider, Kevin focuses on the businesses that need help the most.

Tim Fournet builds automation infrastructure at Rewst, the platform behind thousands of MSP and IT workflows. His work centers on making orchestration boringly reliable: workflow engines, agentic automation, and the unglamorous plumbing that lets small teams operate at scale. Tim is hands-on to a fault: he treats AI agents as execution partners, not demos, and is opinionated about the gap between a workflow that runs once and one that survives production. He speaks on automation leverage, scaling without chaos, and where AI actually earns its keep in operations.

Tony Francisco is a multi-award-winning technologist and entrepreneur working at the intersection of cloud distribution, cybersecurity, and AI. He is credited with inventing multi-tenant hosted Microsoft Exchange, a breakthrough that helped lay the foundation for today's Managed Service Provider industry. A serial founder, he most recently built and sold a company to a major distributor, where he went on to serve as CEO of its Global Modern Solutions division. Today, Tony is focused on AI-driven cybersecurity, sits on multiple advisory boards, and remains one of the channel's most active connectors and forward-thinking voices.