- The Ascension Team -
The Executives
Patrick L. Riley
Founder - Visionary
A 15-year Combat Medic Veteran, Patrick has a proven track record of service, commitment and leadership. As a Platoon Sergeant and Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge Patrick has led large-scale, joint task force, multi-disciplinary operations. He has worked and negotiated with high level foreign governments officials concerning their nation’s healthcare and defensive capabilities. His breadth of knowledge and experience gives him a unique vision to lead The Reaper.
Master of Forensic Psychology – Argosy University ’18 Master of Business Administration – Syracuse University ’22
Master of Forensic Psychology – Argosy University ’18 Master of Business Administration – Syracuse University ’22
The Board Of Advisors
Shawn Riley
Chairman Of The Board
Shawn is the sitting Chief Information Officer of the State of North Dakota, appointed by Governor Doug Burgum. Shawn previously served in leadership positions for Mayo Clinic and IBM. His career has included massive change and transformation initiatives spanning multi-billion-dollar organizations in roles as Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Information Management Officer. He has a passion for IOT and is working on space-age technological developments for his State. Shawn is always looking to connect with others who have a “we can change the world” attitude as he strives to be a servant leader, improve lives, empower people, and inspire success.
CIO, formerly CEO, CTO, IMO
CIO, formerly CEO, CTO, IMO
Dorman Bazzell
Board Of Advisors
Dorman is the Principal Consultant of North American Data-Strategy for Capgemini and former Chief Data Officer for the State of North Dakota. His primary professional focus is integration of sustainability into consumer products and telecom industries. Dorman is also a writer and regularly invited to speak as an expert on Data Analytics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence. He has been featured in articles on Forbes, RTInsights, and The Brookings Institute. Dorman is committed to the betterment of humanity through the application of his knowledge and experience.
Current Principle Capgemini, formerly CIO of CoinAcceptors, Vice president of Data Analytics for Hitachi, and Chief Data Officer, State of North Dakota
Current Principle Capgemini, formerly CIO of CoinAcceptors, Vice president of Data Analytics for Hitachi, and Chief Data Officer, State of North Dakota
Fadi Fadhil
Board Of Advisors
Fadi Fadhil serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Palo Alto Networks, the top Cybersecurity Company in the World. Educated at the Baghdad University of Technology, Fadi narrowly evaded execution for refusing allegiance to Dictator Saddam Hussein; choosing then to serve alongside American Forces as an interpreter. After receiving a visa to the United States, he was selected to attend MIT’s executive program for development of Leading-Edge Operations Strategy in 2014. Fadi now holds over a dozen internationally accredited certifications in IT leadership and IT Service Management. Fadi formerly served as CIO for the city of Minneapolis, CIO for Minneapolis Public Schools, and spent more than 20 years in K-12 Education with various other cybersecurity roles supporting a network of thirty-five thousand students.
Master of Science in Computer Networking – University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, 2004 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering – University of Technology, Baghdad Iraq, 2002 MIT’s Executive Program, Developing a Leading-Edge Operations Strategy, 2014
Master of Science in Computer Networking – University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, 2004 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering – University of Technology, Baghdad Iraq, 2002 MIT’s Executive Program, Developing a Leading-Edge Operations Strategy, 2014
Mary Lou Prevost
Board Of Advisors
Mary Lou Prevost is an organizational transformation agent and visionary leader. She has an entrepreneurial spirit being brought in to establish new government & education focused verticals at multiple companies. She is currently Vice President of Splunk’s State, Local Government and Education business group for the United States. Splunk is the leader in the SIEM market with an extensible data platform powering unified security and full stack observability. She is no stranger to Cyber Security industry previously serving as Area Vice President for Palo Alto Networks and Vice President for CA’s public sector network security business including identity and API management. She brings a unique blend of tech acumen and government experience.