Matthew Ridenhour

Matthew Ridenhour is an experienced risk management professional with a strong background in third-party risk programs and information security. Currently serving as the Manager of the Third Party Risk Program at Brightspeed, Matthew has developed and managed the assessment of over 1,000 vendors and led initiatives for continuous vendor monitoring. Previously, as Senior Manager of Third Party Risk at ACA Aponix, Matthew created compliance documentation for SEC and GDPR requirements and generated significant revenue through innovative vendor diligence products. Additional experience includes roles as Risk Manager at FIS, County Commissioner for Mecklenburg County, and various positions in logistics and operations. Matthew holds a Master's Degree in International Relations and Conflict Resolution from American Military University and a Bachelor of Arts from American Intercontinental University.