HERG Strategies is an international consulting firm that has been helping companies manage and improve their financial, operational, and IT performance. We specialize in a wide range of business solutions, but do one thing exceedingly well: get results. Our advisors are respected around the country for their industry experience and their ability to exceed expectations. Our business model is built around flexibility because that is what our clients need to achieve success. Whether it is business transformation, financial reporting and accounting, information technology, or governance and compliance, we have the expertise and experience to give our clients the confidence and certainty they need to succeed.
The Team
Engagement Management Ernest Hughes, MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA – Business Advisor
Ernest is an experienced business advisor, with over 20 years of information systems and business experience including overseeing numerous projects globally. Ernest has significant experience in engagement management, Enterprise Risk Assessments, IT Risk Assessments, conducting and/or supervising strategic, operational, compliance, financial and information technology audits, PCI Assessments, fraud assessments, developing Policies and Procedures, designing and implementing controls, and business process improvement. Ernest industry experience is varied and includes: utilities telecom, banking, manufacturing, distribution, freight, insurance, retail, education/school district, entertainment, healthcare, and oil and gas.
Executive Management Roland Knowlden, BS, MCP, CNA – Business Advisor
Roland is an experienced Information Technology manager and Information Security and Risk manager.
Roland has extensive knowledge in Infrastructure Architecture and System Administrator for global financial Institutions, governmental organizations and health care Industries, implementing, managing and building global system solution as well as security risk policies, procedures and standards. Roland has significant implementation knowledge of ITGC, ITSC, ITIL and SOX compliance solution.
Roland industry experience is varied and includes: financial, manufacturing, insurance, retail, education/school district, entertainment, and healthcare, legal.
Engagement Management Ernest Hughes, MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA – Business Advisor
Ernest is an experienced business advisor, with over 20 years of information systems and business experience including overseeing numerous projects globally. Ernest has significant experience in engagement management, Enterprise Risk Assessments, IT Risk Assessments, conducting and/or supervising strategic, operational, compliance, financial and information technology audits, PCI Assessments, fraud assessments, developing Policies and Procedures, designing and implementing controls, and business process improvement. Ernest industry experience is varied and includes: utilities telecom, banking, manufacturing, distribution, freight, insurance, retail, education/school district, entertainment, healthcare, and oil and gas.
Executive Management Roland Knowlden, BS, MCP, CNA – Business Advisor
Roland is an experienced Information Technology manager and Information Security and Risk manager.
Roland has extensive knowledge in Infrastructure Architecture and System Administrator for global financial Institutions, governmental organizations and health care Industries, implementing, managing and building global system solution as well as security risk policies, procedures and standards. Roland has significant implementation knowledge of ITGC, ITSC, ITIL and SOX compliance solution.
Roland industry experience is varied and includes: financial, manufacturing, insurance, retail, education/school district, entertainment, and healthcare, legal.