M.A. Polce Consulting Inc., a technology and cybersecurity-services provider headquartered in Rome, has announced the promotion of RICK POLLARD to VP for strategy & business development. Pollard joined M.A. Polce in 2020 in a business-development capacity. In his new role, he will lead all sales, marketing, and business-development efforts and drive strategic initiatives, including service development and expansion into new regions of New York state. Under Pollard’s leadership, M.A. Polce has created a new line of cybersecurity services to help businesses manage advanced cyber threats and adhere to industry-specific compliance frameworks. His expertise and vision have been instrumental in the successful development and roll out of this line of services. Pollard holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester and a master’s degree and certificate of advanced study from SUNY Oswego.