Compliance-First IT.
Built for Regulated Industries.
In 2017, Jameson Smallwood and Sarah Tan co-founded Katalism after seeing regulated businesses struggle with two converging pressures: increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and increasingly strict compliance requirements.
Most IT providers treat compliance as a checkbox — something to bolt on after the fact. We built Katalism around a different idea: compliance should be the foundation of every IT decision, not an afterthought.
Today, we serve regulated industries nationwide with compliance-first managed IT and cybersecurity. Every system we configure, every security control we implement, and every recommendation we make is built around your regulatory obligations — whether that's HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, SOC 2, CMMC, FERPA, ITAR, or PCI-DSS.
Our Team
The People Behind Katalism
A team of compliance and cybersecurity practitioners who understand regulated industries from the inside out.
Jameson Smallwood
CEO & Co-Founder
Co-founded Katalism in 2017 to bring compliance-first IT to regulated industries. Leads strategy, client relationships, and the company vision.
Sarah Tan
CMO & Co-Founder
Co-founded Katalism and drives marketing strategy, brand positioning, and growth initiatives. Ensures Katalism's message reaches the regulated industries that need it most.
Alex Baker
Sales Operations & Growth Manager
Drives business development and client success. Ensures every engagement starts with a clear understanding of compliance needs and business goals.
Adam Giunta
Lead IT Technician
Leads technical operations across all client environments. Specializes in endpoint security, network infrastructure, and compliance-ready configurations.
Mia Carter
Accountant
Manages financial operations, budgeting, and accounting across the organization.
Geremy Martinez
Level 1 Technician
Provides frontline IT support and troubleshooting for client environments.
Benjamin Lalaut
Level 2 Technician
Handles escalated technical issues, system administration, and infrastructure support.
Andre Womack
Level 1 Technician
Delivers responsive helpdesk support and device management for client teams.
What Makes Us Different
We Only Serve Regulated Industries
We don't do a little of everything for everyone. We go deep on the compliance frameworks, the software, the workflows, and the audit requirements that regulated businesses face every day.
We Speak Your Language
No jargon. No condescension. We explain security and compliance in business terms that make sense to practice managers and firm partners.
We're Proactive, Not Reactive
We don't wait for things to break. Continuous monitoring, regular assessments, and proactive maintenance keep you secure and compliant year-round.
We Document Everything
When auditors or regulators come calling, you'll have comprehensive documentation ready. Our clients don't scramble before audits — they're always prepared.
We Scale With You
Growing from 5 employees to 100? Opening new offices? We scale your IT, security, and compliance program alongside your business — no penalties, no coverage gaps, and no re-platforming. Your compliance posture grows with you, not after you.