Veteran-owned and operated, Realized Connection delivers hands-on solutions across property improvement, cybersecurity consulting, custom fabrication, and leadership development. From hardening enterprise networks to remodeling homes to laser-engraving custom pieces — we bridge the gap between what you need and getting it done.
Residential remodeling, renovation, landscaping, and exterior improvement. Transforming spaces from concept to completion.
Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, vCISO services, risk management, compliance gap analysis, and incident response. CISSP-certified with experience across NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, CMMC, and FFIEC frameworks.
Precision laser engraving for custom signage, products, gifts, and personalized items. From one-offs to production runs.
Executive coaching, team building, and professional mentoring grounded in over sixteen years of military leadership, a combat deployment, and experience leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments.
Jeremy is a service-disabled veteran with over sixteen years in the armed forces, including a deployment to Kosovo, and more than eight years leading cybersecurity operations across healthcare, financial services, and software organizations. He currently serves as an Information Security Officer and executive-level advisor for multiple organizations, managing enterprise risk, governance, and compliance programs.
He built Realized Connection to formalize a simple philosophy: when someone has a problem, solve it. Whether that means remodeling a kitchen, hardening a network, engraving a custom piece, or helping a leader find their footing — the work gets done right.
A Distinguished Honor Graduate with a degree from the University of Iowa, Jeremy brings hands-on expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability management, incident response, and security architecture. He has built and led GRC programs aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, CMMC, and FFIEC frameworks — and has served as a certified Suicide Intervention Officer, reflecting a deep commitment to people alongside technical excellence.
Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Realized Connection operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
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