M.A. Polce Promotes Rick Pollard to Vice President for Strategy & Business Development

Posted on March 1, 2024

M.A. Polce Promotes Rick Pollard to Vice President for Strategy & Business Development

Rome, NY – Feb. 29, 2024) –– M.A. Polce Consulting Inc., a leading technology and cybersecurity services provider headquartered in Rome, NY, has announced the promotion of Rick Pollard to Vice President for Strategy & Business Development. 

Pollard joined M.A. Polce in 2020 in a business development capacity. In his new role, he will lead all sales, marketing, and business development efforts and drive strategic initiatives, including service development and expansion into new regions of New York State.

Under Pollard's leadership, M.A. Polce has created a new line of cybersecurity services to help businesses manage advanced cyber threats and adhere to industry-specific compliance frameworks. Pollard's expertise and vision have been instrumental in the successful development and roll-out of this line of services.

Pollard holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester and a master's degree and certificate of advanced study from SUNY Oswego. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new position and is set to lead M.A. Polce to new heights.

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