Nick is Co-founder and Chief Visionary of Geels Norton LLC, an industry-recognized data security compliance and advisory firm focused on helping high-achieving companies continue to set themselves apart.

After achieving Partner at three consecutive top-tier firms, Nick helped curate a Geels Norton experience that combines the unique benefit of large-firm expertise with the white-glove service of a premium boutique. He's witnessed the inefficiencies and challenges within the audit industry, and he loves to challenge the status quo to prove there is a better way. Through his passion for client service and audit quality, Geels Norton clients can expect a world-class experience – greater efficiencies, higher quality, faster service, enhanced communication, continuous advice and guidance, enriched relationships, and yes, more fun!

Nick is an industry-recognized leader for SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits, ISO 27001 assessments, Microsoft SSPA Independent Assessments, and GRC strategy and program implementation. He focuses on helping high-growth technology companies maintain focus on building exceptional products while simultaneously demonstrating sound IT governance practices. Nick’s hands-on approach to client service helps ensure that companies implement practices that support their strategic growth, not just check-off the compliance box.