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Why Tillage
Tillage is a leading-edge privacy/security/compliance advisory firm, comprised of seasoned practitioners committed to providing a better form of consulting. We are -
Experienced
We have deep experience across industries with a range of clients from Fortune 500s to startups, allowing us to share emerging trends and prevailing best practices.
Flexible
We are uniquely accommodating, available on-tap, and offer fee structures that work best for you.
Pragmatic
We produce distinctively tailored results that are practical and align with your business’ vision and needs.
Affable
We are decent folks to work alongside of, which goes a long way with such a dry and delicate subject matter.
Leadership
Zach Schmitt
Managing Partner
Zach has served in both an advisory and assurance capacity for 15 years, helping organizations steer through pressing risk and regulatory matters. He has a concentration in evaluating, implementing, and optimizing data protection and privacy programs to align companies with the laws, standards, and commitments they are bound to. Zach has worked across industries with a diverse set of clients, guiding businesses through the congruencies and contradictions of domestic and international doctrine.
Zach is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and has passed the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exams. Zach holds undergraduate degrees from Virginia Tech.
In his personal time, Zach enjoys freshwater fishing, John le Carré novels, the delightful sounds of the Grateful Dead, and chasing after his two daughters.
Jenni Bliss
Senior Manager
Jenni has a decade of experience in regulatory compliance. She has expertise in the application of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and was responsible for developing and managing the privacy program at her prior company, a tech-forward financial advisory firm that had $260 billion in assets under management.
Jenni has her CIPP/US designation, a Juris Doctors Degree from New England Law, and undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
In her personal time, Jenni enjoys going to the beach with her husband, sons, and golden retriever, reading historical fiction, playing violin and baking cupcakes.