About Us
Who We Are?
We are Integrated Quality Corporation—your trusted partner in maturity, quality, and cybersecurity assurance since 2015. Born from an urge to harmonize process maturity with modern connected risks, IQC brings together deep CMMI, ISO, and cybersecurity leadership.
At the helm is a certified CMMI Lead Appraiser, Quality Expert, and Technical & Security SME, with proven leadership in process improvement, risk management, and cloud‑native security. We intentionally embed maturity, clarity, and compliance into every advisory and assessment engagement.
IQC’s identity is more than credentials—it’s the intersection of quality, performance, and cyber resilience. We understand both the frameworks and the real-world challenges businesses face in regulated environments, and we help translate compliance into competitive strength.
Our ethos is simple: act with integrity, assess with precision, and collaborate with purpose. Whether guiding you through a CMMC assessment or advising on managed security improvements, IQC’s leadership is defined by trust, transparency, and transformational value.
Mark Johnson – Executive Profile
President & CEO | Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) | Certified Lead CMMC Assessor (Lead CCA) | Certified Information Security System Officer Accredited C)ISSO-A | CMMI Lead Appraiser | Cybersecurity and Quality Strategist
Mark Johnson is a nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity compliance, quality assurance, and performance transformation. With over two decades of experience advising federal and commercial clients, Mark is the founder and CEO of Integrated Quality Corporation (IQC)—a premier consulting and assessment firm that blends technical excellence with regulatory precision to help organizations achieve CMMC, CMMI, and ISO certifications.
As a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) and Certified Lead CMMC Assessor (Lead CCA) under the CMMC-AB framework, Mark leads IQC’s formal CMMC Level 2 certification engagements as an Authorized C3PAO. His work is grounded in hands-on expertise across all 14 CMMC security domains, with deep alignment to NIST SP 800-171, 800-53, DFARS, and FedRAMP control frameworks. Mark’s pragmatic approach demystifies complex cybersecurity obligations, helping contractors across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) become both secure and contract-ready.
Mark is also a certified CMMI Lead Appraiser in both the Development and Services constellations. He has led hundreds of CMMI Benchmark Appraisals and SCAMPI assessments, working across domains such as Development and Services. His reputation as a high-maturity strategist has made him a go-to advisor for organizations looking to achieve Maturity Level 3 and beyond, with a particular emphasis on driving institutionalized processes and measurable business results.
Throughout his career, Mark has delivered secure, cloud-native solutions that reflect the very standards he evaluates. Leveraging technologies such as Microsoft, Azure, Intune, Sentinel, Power BI, and SharePoint, he has helped clients design resilient architectures, automate performance tracking, and implement policy-backed governance environments. He is known for his ability to translate strategic goals into executable action—building roadmaps that align compliance with growth.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mark brings a hands-on, people-first leadership style. He is an advocate for structured workforce development, role-based training, and performance management systems that elevate team capability and maturity. Whether mentoring new assessors, advising CIOs, or briefing executive boards, Mark is known for his clarity, precision, and commitment to delivering value with integrity.
When he’s not leading assessments or driving client success, Mark can be found enjoying life outdoors. He is an avid boater and fisherman, and loves building high-performance PCs as a technical hobbyist. Mark is also a proud family man who values time spent with his wife and son, and maintains annual traditions that include fantasy football, car meets, and exploring the latest in exotic automotive design.