--- title: News & Events | Ray Steen (2) description: Ray Steen is Co-Owner & CEO for MainSpring and has been with the firm since 2014. With over 25 years of experience in strategy, consulting and communications, his expertise arms clients with the strategies, tools and resources to meet their mission. Ray is a proud dad and coach of 5 kids, a fantasy sports nut and bleeds for the Chicago Bears and Boston Celtics. 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With over 25 years of experience in strategy, consulting and communications, his expertise arms clients with the strategies, tools and resources to meet their mission. Ray is a proud dad and coach of 5 kids, a fantasy sports nut and bleeds for the Chicago Bears and Boston Celtics. --- #### Articles by Ray Steen 1 Minute Read #### [2022 Study: 50% of SMBs Have a Cybersecurity Plan in Place](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/2022-study-50-of-smbs-have-a-cybersecurity-plan-in-place-2) Ray Steen, Chief Strategy Officer, MainSpring, Inc. was quoted by UpCity on Cybersecurity Threat Preparation and Prevention Measures. View the full article 2022 Study: 50% Of SMBs Have A... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/2022-study-50-of-smbs-have-a-cybersecurity-plan-in-place-2) 2 Minute Read #### [MainSpring Adds Senior Executive to Business Technology Team](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/mainspring-adds-senior-executive-to-business-technology-team) May 6, 2021; Frederick, MD. Leading IT strategy and consulting firm, MainSpring Inc., announced the addition of Amer Yaqub as a Senior Technology Advisor. “Amer brings a strong track record of... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/mainspring-adds-senior-executive-to-business-technology-team) 1 Minute Read #### [MainSpring Adds Amer Yaqub – Senior Technology Advisor – to the Ranks](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/mainspring-adds-amer-yaqub-senior-technology-advisor-to-the-ranks) FREDERICK, MD – May 3, 2021 - Amer Yaqub, an executive sales and business development manager, has joined the team at MainSpring as an outside sales executive. The DC-area firm hired Yaqub to develop... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/mainspring-adds-amer-yaqub-senior-technology-advisor-to-the-ranks) 1 Minute Read #### [MainSpring engineers IT solutions for US Army](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/mainspring-engineers-it-solutions-for-us-army) FREDERICK, MD - March 5, 2021: The U.S. Army has awarded MainSpring, Inc., in partnership with CACI International, the opportunity to continue to support the U.S. Army’s Medical Communications for... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/mainspring-engineers-it-solutions-for-us-army) 1 Minute Read #### [Tiffany Bennett Joins Team MainSpring](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/tiffany-bennett-joins-team-mainspring) This year is all about setting objectives and streamlining technology. In today's competitive marketplace, your business needs to ensure that it maintains a plan to implement not only the latest... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/tiffany-bennett-joins-team-mainspring) 2 Minute Read #### [MainSpring, Inc. Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services for Fifth Time](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/mainspring-recognized-for-excellence-in-managed-it-services-for-fifth-time) FREDERICK, MD – CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named MainSpring, Inc. to its 2019 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This annual list recognizes North... 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