Madison Horn

Chief Executive Officer

With a wealth of experience in cybersecurity, Madison brings extensive expertise and leadership to the Critical Fault team. 

Madison’s career spans over a decade, her previous roles include working in both startup environments and global organizations, where she showcased her exceptional leadership skills as a catalyst leader with an entrepreneurial spirit. Madison’s dedication to removing barriers and fostering excellence within people-first organizations has earned her an exceptional reputation in the industry.

Before joining Critical Fault, Madison embarked on her cybersecurity journey at Fusion X, a startup focused on cyber-attack simulation, threat modeling, cyber investigations and security risk advisory services. Following an acquisition, she joined Accenture’s Global Cyber Defense practices, playing a pivotal role in building out their portfolio of services globally. Followed by her contributions to the development of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Cloud Security Practice and her involvement as part of the founding team of Siemens Energy Global Security practice further solidified her expertise in building cybersecurity capabilities and services globally.

Madison’s unique experiences have positioned her as a leader in the cybersecurity field, equipping her to make significant contributions to various aspects of the industry. Her technical expertise, business acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to navigate complex problems across geographical, organizational, and cultural boundaries have earned her recognition as a trusted advisor. Madison has actively shaped educational curriculum, advised on global cybersecurity standards and regulations, and collaborated with government agencies, demonstrating her relentless commitment to advancing the field.

Madison’s extensive career experience also includes a nomination for US Senate in her home state, during which she focused on advancing cyber policy, securing the nation’s critical infrastructure, bolstering national security, and advancing foreign policy, motivated by her unwavering dedication to strengthening her community and country.

In Madison’s new role as CEO of Critical Fault, she will lead the vision and strategy for the organization while fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Madison is dedicated to strengthening Critical Fault’s position as a trusted provider of elite services and empowering organizations to defend against evolving threats and strengthening their overall resiliency.

Joan Stanolis

Chief Operating Officer

Joan serves as the Chief Operating Officer providing policies that promote a cohesive company culture and vision as well as developing the growth of the organization. Joan has a Master of Business Administration, earned dual Bachelors in Applied Mathematics and Secondary Education, and is a public notary.

Joan serves as the Math Department Head at Jones High School, teaching math classes, including Advanced Placement Calculus AB. Joan helped to found Critical Fault and has provided valuable leadership with the growth and networking of the company. Joan is currently studying for her associate CISSP.

Kristopher Wall

Chief Technology Officer

Kris serves as the Chief Technology Officer by providing strategic guidance, software development, and security testing services. He is a trained penetration tester and experienced application developer with over 15 years in the industry.

He has obtained many certifications including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Incident Handler (ECIH), and the CompTIA Pentest+. He also performs digital forensic investigations for various industries and law enforcement groups. Kristopher recently completed his Master of Science in Cybersecurity.

Jordan Caldwell

Chief Executive Officer

Jordan serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Critical Fault and specializes in performing risk assessments, physical security testing, and assisting with overall growth and development of the company. He has his Bachelor of Science in medical physics, which included a broad range of subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, and electronics. For the past eight and a half years, Jordan has served as a risk assessor for Oklahoma State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Jordan wrote and reviewed environmental and nuclear safety reports, was a project manager and technical supervisor, and conducted physical and compliance inspections of facilities that use licensed nuclear material. Jordan is attending certification classes in physical security by industry experts.