Nerthus Leadership

Lawrence Mason

President

Mr. Mason has over 30 years of experience in information technology, program management and organizational change.  His approach to helping clients meet their goals is through a highly-disciplined method of ensuring the right resources are placed on the right project at the right time.  

Larry started his career in the U.S. Air Force.  He has an exceptional background in providing innovative solutions to the U.S. Government and private enterprise providing expertise in Information Technology program and technical management, system engineering, technical design, IT security and contract management. In the past Larry has been integral in designing management plans for international events such as the Balkan Peace Talks held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Space Shuttle’s Transoceanic Abort Landing site at Moron AB Spain.  Larry is also a certified ISO auditor.  

Helen Barbara Grofe

Chief Technical Officer

Barbara has an exceptional background in providing innovative solutions to Government and private organizations. She has over 19 years of experience in Information Technology program and technical management, system engineering, technical design, IT security and contract management. For the last 15 years she has managed large, complex projects for federal, state and private organizations.  Barbara provides consulting to multiple organizations on some of the most transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence, block chain, and biotechnology.   

Sample of Nerthus Workforce’s Certifications

Nerthus builds and retains the best resources within our industry sectors.  Below is a partial list of the certifications our team holds:

  • GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
  • CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • ISSEP: Information Systems Security Engineering Professional 
  • ISSAP: Information Systems Security Architect Professional 
  • ISSMP: Information Systems Security Management Professional 
  • HCISPP: Health Care Information Security and Privacy Practitioner 
  • CSSLP: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
  • CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional
  • CISM: ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
  • DoD 8570 Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer I, II,
  • DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) I, II, III
  • DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) I, II, III
  • CND-SP: Computer Network Defense Service Provider Manager
  • Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Cleared, Department of Homeland Security
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certification (ITILv3)
  • CCSK: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge, Cloud Security Alliance
  • MDQM: Master Data Quality Manager, Electronic Commerce Code Management Association
  • PMP: Project Management Professional
  • Federal Communication Commission (FCC) First Class Radiotelegraph Operator’s Certificate (T1)
  • Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiotelegraph Operator License (T)
  • Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Ship Radar Endorsement