Pendleton Solutions CEO Tenia Mackall Named Vice President of Education for the CMMC Professionals Network

Pendleton Solutions is proud to announce that our CEO, Tenia Mackall, has been appointed Vice President of Education for the CMMC Professionals Network (CPN).

In this role, Tenia will help lead the development of practical, hands-on training programs designed to strengthen cybersecurity readiness across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The CMMC Professionals Network plays a critical role in preparing organizations and practitioners to meet evolving cybersecurity requirements and protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Tenia brings more than 20 years of multidisciplinary security experience supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, with expertise spanning personnel security, physical security, program protection, and cybersecurity. Her leadership and operational background will support CPN’s mission to deliver applied CMMC education that equips professionals with real-world, mission-ready skills.

“Strengthening cybersecurity across the defense ecosystem really comes down to collaboration, education, and practical implementation,” said Tenia. “I’m honored to support CPN’s mission and help expand the training and resources organizations need as they navigate CMMC requirements.”

Pendleton Solutions congratulates Tenia on this leadership role and looks forward to supporting continued collaboration across the cybersecurity and compliance community.