Indianapolis, IN — March 10, 2026 — GovRAMP today announced a leadership transition designed to strengthen the organization’s operational excellence, deepen its technical strategy, and continue advancing its mission to deliver consistent, trusted cybersecurity practices across government.
After several years of dedicated service, Jessica Van Eerde, chief operating officer and general counsel, has chosen to move forward in the next chapter of her career later this month. Throughout her time with GovRAMP, Jessica’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s structure, governance, and member‑focused operations. Her clarity, discipline, and community‑driven approach have helped build the strong foundation GovRAMP stands on today.
This foundation paves the way for the next phase of GovRAMP’s evolution. As part of this transition, David Resler will join GovRAMP as chief operating officer and chief technical officer, effective March 23.
Building on his leadership as the senior director at RAMPQuest, which serves as GovRAMP’s contracted NIST PMO, David brings more than two decades of senior experience leading global information security programs, modernizing mission‑critical infrastructure, and guiding complex compliance operations across federal and enterprise environments. His background spans NIST‑aligned controls, risk and assurance programs, continuous monitoring, and large‑scale operational transformation. With a deep understanding of GovRAMP’s mission and the communities it serves, David’s combined operational and technical expertise positions him to strengthen the organization’s internal systems, advance its technical strategy, and guide GovRAMP into its next chapter of innovation, scalability, and community impact.
“Jessica has helped build a strong and resilient organization rooted in trust and service, and we will be ever grateful for her dedication to serving our team, our members, and our mission. David’s arrival builds directly on that strength. His leadership deepens our technical capacity and positions GovRAMP to continue advancing the security, transparency, and shared assurance our government and member organizations rely on,” said Leah McGrath, GovRAMP executive director.
To ensure continuity during this transition, Noah Brown, chief information security officer (CISO) for RAMPQuest, will lead the GovRAMP NIST PMO while recruitment is underway for David’s successor. RAMPQuest has already begun the search and will provide updates as the process advances.
GovRAMP expresses its sincere gratitude to Jessica for her leadership and contributions and warmly welcomes David as he brings forward‑thinking, community‑centered leadership to the organization. Together, these transitions represent a natural evolution of GovRAMP’s mission. They strengthen the organization’s ability to serve governments, providers, and partners with trusted, transparent, and innovative security assurance.
About GovRAMP
GovRAMP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to advancing consistent, trusted cybersecurity practices across state, local, tribal, and educational government. Guided by its mission to make cybersecurity easier to understand, implement, and maintain, GovRAMP provides a standardized framework, independent validation, and community-driven education that help governments adopt secure cloud solutions with confidence while enabling service providers to demonstrate trusted security through clear, evidence-based practices. By bringing together public and private sector partners, GovRAMP supports policy collaboration, strengthens shared assurance, and helps build a more resilient cybersecurity ecosystem that protects government services, data, and the communities they serve. Learn more at GovRAMP.org.
About RAMPQuest
RAMPQuest is a cybersecurity compliance and risk management firm specializing in helping organizations navigate complex regulatory frameworks with clarity and confidence. As the Founding Program Management Office (PMO) for GovRAMP, RAMPQuest brings deep expertise in guiding technology providers and public-sector partners through structured security alignment and continuous monitoring. With services spanning Security Program Management, Consulting & Advisory, and Risk Assessment & Planning, RAMPQuest helps organizations strengthen their security posture, reduce risk, and build lasting trust.