Rich Young
Managing Director @Rjy Group, Llc
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director @Rjy Group, Llc
Houston, TX, US
As Founder and Managing Director of RJY Group, I lead a high-growth firm at the intersection of facilities management, smart building innovation, and cybersecurity.We specialize in protecting and optimizing mission-critical infrastructure across federal, commercial, and industrial markets.With a foundation built on decades of operational leadership in Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC systems, chillers, and generator maintenance, RJY Group has evolved to meet the demands of a rapidly connected world — where physical systems and cybersecurity are inseparably linked.Today, we deliver integrated preventive maintenance, smart building integration, and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity services, helping organizations future-proof their critical environments against both operational and cyber threats.RJY Group is actively expanding and positioning our Facilities Support Services – Smart Buildings, and scaling our capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions for clients who demand operational resilience and cybersecurity infrastructure.Strategic Growth Focus Areas:• Preventive Maintenance and Facilities Optimization for Critical Systems• Smart Building Integration and IoT Enablement• ICS/OT Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation and Resilience Planning• Federal and Commercial Contracting at Scale• Operational Risk Management for Infrastructure-Dependent Organizations
EDUCATION
The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science
Master of Engineering - MEng, CyberSecurity Policy and Compliance
Northwestern University
Master's Degree, Predictive Analytics/Information Systems Security
RFID Academy - RFID SOLUTIONS CENTER DAYTON
RFID Implementation and Design
Mays Business School - Texas A&M University
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
DeVry University
Bachelor's degree, Business Information Systems
Alumni - Center for Houston's Future
Leadership Committee
ABOUT RICH YOUNG
I am the Founder and Owner of RJY Group, a facilities operations and cybersecurity firm specializing in mission-critical infrastructure for federal, commercial, and healthcare sectors.My leadership is rooted in over 20 years of service as a United States Marine, where I developed the operational excellence, resilience, and strategic mindset that I bring to every project today.At RJY Group, I lead and direct a multidisciplinary team that delivers comprehensive MEP services — with a strong focus on building automation systems (BAS), HVAC, chillers, generator maintenance, and smart building integration. We are not just maintaining infrastructure — we are securing it.As smart buildings become more connected, the traditional mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems now face new risks from cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS).This is where my expertise truly differentiates RJY Group.Through advanced training in cybersecurity, project management, and facilities operations, I bring a rare blend of technical depth, strategic execution, and operational resilience — seamlessly integrating physical infrastructure with cybersecurity frameworks to future-proof critical environments.Core Expertise:• Facilities Management, MEP Systems, and Smart Building Integration• Operational Technology (OT) and ICS Cybersecurity Strategy• Risk Management, Resilience Planning, and Critical Infrastructure Protection• Federal Contracting and Compliance Leadership • Project Management (PMP) and Facility Optimization (CFM)• Leadership Development and Organizational GrowthI bridge the physical and digital worlds of infrastructure.I help organizations future-proof their facilities, secure their operational technologies, and align smart building operations with enterprise-level risk and resilience strategies.In today’s world, MEP systems are no longer isolated — they are gateways to larger enterprise networks.Securing them is not just about protecting mechanical systems — it’s about safeguarding organizational continuity, brand reputation, and mission-critical functions.
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