Rick Watson brings over three decades of progressive Information Technology expertise to his role as Operations & Logistics lead at Bass Public Affairs. As President and Principal Consultant of Binary Consulting Group, Inc., which he founded as QURIST Inc. in 2004, Rick has delivered cutting-edge cybersecurity, technology, and management solutions to government, commercial, and nonprofit organizations. His extensive experience in network and security architecture design, implementation, and administration, coupled with his CISSP certification, positions him as a trusted authority in navigating complex technological challenges. Previously, Rick served as Chief Technologist at Serum Entertainment & Events, LLC, and as a Systems Engineer at Advanced Systems Development, Inc. and VISTA IT/TLA Inc., where he provided critical telecom and network security support for federal agencies. At Bass Public Affairs, Rick leverages his strategic insight and organizational leadership to streamline operations and ensure seamless execution of client-focused initiatives, driving impactful outcomes with precision and efficiency.