Manuel “Manny” Lopez
President & Founder
Manny is a nationally recognized executive leader with over 25 years of experience building and managing cybersecurity, risk, and compliance programs for government agencies and Fortune 500 enterprises.
As President and Founder of CRG, Manny sets the vision and strategy for a company trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense, State Department, Homeland Security, and leading global financial institutions.
A veteran of both federal service and private industry, Manny is renowned for translating technical cybersecurity requirements into business results, helping clients achieve audit readiness, operational resilience, and measurable risk reduction.
He is deeply engaged in every engagement, earning a reputation as a “hands-on, human-centric” leader who partners directly with clients’ executive teams.
Trusted by Leading Federal Agencies and Fortune 500 Enterprises
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Experience
Guided by Purpose.
Defined by Principles.
Our mission, vision, and values shape every partnership and every solution.
Federal & Private Sector Leadership
Top Secret Cleared, Department of Defense
Former U.S. Navy telecommunications specialist supporting NSA and global cyber operations during the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom.
Former U.S. Navy telecommunications specialist supporting NSA and global cyber operations during the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom.
Consulting for the Nation’s Most Demanding Environments
Senior consulting roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, Fiserv, SAIC, Leidos, and others, delivering enterprise security, risk management, and business continuity programs exceeding $100M in budgets.
Executive Oversight for Mission-Critical Programs
Leads cybersecurity modernization and digital transformation projects for DTRA, NGA, and major financial services clients, across the Americas and LATAM regions.
Leadership Team
Leads a senior team of certified experts (ISACA, (ISC)², PMP, ITIL), all holding advanced federal clearances and deep industry credentials.
Trusted. Credentialed.
Battle-Tested.
Department of Defense Certified CIO
Chief Information Officer (CIO), National Defense University
ISACA CISM
Industry-certified Information Security Manager
John Maxwell Certified
Leadership speaker, trainer, and coach
Academic Credentials
MBA, DeVry University
MS Management Information Systems, Bowie State University
Military & Civilian Recognition
Joint Service and Navy Commendation Medals
Two Commander Awards for Excellence in Civilian Service
Three Navy Achievement Medals, Iraqi Freedom Medal, U.S. Expeditionary/War Campaign Medal, five Good Conduct Medals
Thought leadership
Building Talent and
Transforming Institutions.
Adjunct Professor at Bowie State University
Architected the “Cybersecurity Center of Excellence” for BSU’s MIS Department
Champion of cyber talent pipelines and executive education initiatives
Frequent keynote speaker on cybersecurity, compliance, and digital resilience
Recognized. Certified. Federal-Grade.
Our team and solutions are proven at the highest levels of government and industry, so you can engage with total confidence.
Why Manny?
Clients, partners, and acquisition teams choose to work with Manny Lopez because he offers more than just technical depth, he delivers the credibility, proven results, and human touch that drive real business value. Manny’s “Secure by Design” philosophy is the foundation for CRG’s reputation as an agile, audit-ready, and resilient partner to both federal and commercial organizations.
Testimonials
What our clients say
CRG was consistently recognized by agency leadership for improving compliance posture, reducing incident response time, and exceeding security benchmarks across AWS and Azure environments.
Department of Homeland Security
– CISA (via BAE Systems)
– CISA (via BAE Systems)