Executive Group

Dr. Brent Crider - Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

Brent is an accomplished leader in risk management and compliance. With a career spanning over 35 years, Dr. Crider brings extensive expertise in financial services, regulatory compliance, and national security. As a former senior officer in the United States Air Force, he specialized in intelligence and cryptologic services, overseeing operations critical to national security.

At Apollo Group, Brent spearheads corporate strategy and executive leadership, ensuring profitable growth and operational excellence across multiple industries, including financial crimes prevention and compliance as well as defense services. Dr. Crider serves on advisory boards, providing strategic guidance on the intersection of financial technology and regulatory compliance. Brent holds a Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) and multiple advanced degrees in Managerial Economics and National Security Strategy. Dr. Crider's reputation as a thought leader in compliance and risk management continues to grow, thanks to his ability to drive innovative solutions for organizations navigating today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

In his spare time, Brent enjoys spending time with his wife, adult children, friends, and dogs. He is an avid sports fan and loves being on the boat or traveling to new destinations.

Kerry Johnson - Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member

Kerry is a seasoned business executive with extensive experience in operational and tactical business functions. Kerry’s career began in the United States Air Force, where he served as an officer and aviator. His leadership in this capacity gave him a strong foundation in discipline, teamwork, and strategic planning. Following his military service, Kerry transitioned to the private sector, taking on business development roles at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, where he played a key part in developing cutting-edge technologies and securing significant growth for the company.

At Apollo Group, Kerry is responsible for leading corporate execution and strategy development while managing the day-to-day operations of the business. His strategic oversight extends across multiple divisions, with a particular focus on defense services. Kerry is charged with driving operational excellence and executing complex business strategies, ensuring the company meets its objectives across various sectors. His expertise in both military and corporate environments has enabled him to lead high-impact projects and foster a culture of innovation and operational efficiency.

In his spare time, Kerry enjoys spending time with his family and friends, cheering on The University of Alabama – Roll Tide!

Martin Falle - Chief Revenue Officer and Board Member

Martin is a dynamic and award-winning sales leader with an extensive history of exceptional performance in the financial services industry, consistently driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth across Financial Institutions and Fortune 100 companies. As the Chief Revenue Officer at Apollo Group, Martin leverages his extensive experience from leadership roles at IBM Promontory Consulting, Thomson Reuters/Refinitiv, and LexisNexis, where he repeatedly delivered record-breaking sales outcomes in consulting and advisory services, managed services, and cutting-edge technology solutions.

Martin is highly skilled in driving revenue growth and expanding market presence, with a specialized focus on financial crimes consulting services. He excels at presenting complex offerings specific to Fraud, Anti-Corruption, Cyber, Compliance, Privacy, Financial Crimes services, and Transformation experiences to C-suite executives. Martin is also adept at leading multi-disciplinary teams of advisors, operational experts, and technologists, ensuring the seamless delivery of comprehensive solutions. His expertise extends to the Fintech and Digital Assets practice, where he has successfully navigated the evolving landscape of financial technology and digital currencies, providing clients with cutting-edge strategies and solutions.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Marty Falle is a chart-topping Nashville Bluegrass recording artist, singer, and songwriter. Marty is a devoted husband and father. He enjoys spending quality time on his farm in Kentucky or his home in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Dean Ditto - Chief Financial Officer

Dean is a driven and accomplished financial executive with an extensive track record of enhancing financial and accounting performance across growth-oriented organizations. As a leader, Dean brings over a decade of experience as CFO, where he consistently delivered transformative results by optimizing financial processes, systems, and teams. His leadership extends beyond the C-suite, having founded Delta CXO, a firm specializing in fractional and interim C-Level services that accelerated growth for businesses through strategic collaboration and operational excellence.

At Apollo, Dean continues to lead with passion, building high-performing teams, instituting best practices, and ensuring profitable growth. His expertise includes raising growth capital through public offerings, private placements, and sophisticated debt structures. Dean's strategic insight has also driven his success in public companies, where he has led SEC reporting and compliance initiatives and worked closely with start-ups to bring innovative solutions to market.

With a strong foundation in both accounting and finance, supported by his CPA and CIA certifications, Dean's academic credentials include bachelor’s and master’s degrees in these fields. His commitment to operational excellence and visionary leadership continues to elevate organizations to new levels of success.

Dr. Crystal Crider - Chief Administrative Officer

Crystal is a seasoned business executive with a proven track record in driving administrative excellence, strategic planning, and organizational transformation. As the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Apollo Group, she leverages her extensive leadership experience to implement high-impact strategies that boost performance and profitability across various industries.

Throughout her career, Crystal has held key leadership roles in both the public and private sectors, delivering innovative solutions that optimize business operations, enhance compliance, and foster sustainable growth. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead complex projects, improve organizational efficiency, and build high-performing teams. Her expertise spans start-ups and established enterprises, aligning business objectives with effective strategic execution. Dr. Crider serves on several advisory boards and is recognized as a thought leader in business optimization. She holds both a doctorate and a master’s degree in business administration, and she is a Fellow of two prestigious academic institutions. Crystal is committed to lifelong learning and teaches graduate students at two universities. Additionally, she is a Certified Product Manager with a strong background in technology operations, enhancing her ability to drive organizational success through technological innovation.