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Eric Haupt

CEO, Obsidian Rowe

Eric Haupt is co-founder and CEO of Obsidian Rowe. He is a technologist specializing in corporate strategy, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risk. With over two decades of experience advising Senior Executives and government leaders, he helps organizations navigate complexity of innovation and implementation of technology and build resilience.

Paul Rush Jr.

COO and President, Obsidian Rowe

Paul M. Rush Jr. is co-founder, COO, and President of Obsidian Rowe. He specializes in Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, and Cybersecurity delivering NIST-based, audit-proof programs for organizations of all sizes. With experience across regulated industries—including the Defense Industrial Base—he implements frameworks like RMF, 800-53, 800-171, and export controls (ITAR, EAR, DFARS). Paul partners with executives to create board-ready programs, measurable controls, and practical AI solutions that streamline operations, reduce risk, and enable confident, compliant decision-making.

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