Sawyers & Jacobs LLC
May 7, 2009
Introducing Sawyers & Jacobs LLC
 

Springtime brings with it new beginnings.  Baseball season is underway, school will be out soon, and summer is just around the corner.  This is a great time of the year to start anew and chart new courses.  

 

In this spirit, we are proud to announce the formation of Sawyers & Jacobs LLC, a consulting firm focused on serving financial institutions.  Our mission is to help our clients use technology securely, effectively, and profitably to better serve their customers, comply with laws and regulations, contain costs, and compete.  Ours will be a conservatively-managed firm dedicated to providing client-driven services in a responsive manner.

 

Over the years we have learned that consulting clients do business with people, not just the name on the letterhead.  To that end, we have formed a strong team of competent consultants with the highest integrity and ethics, dedicated to client services, and with a strong desire for continuous learning and self-improvement.  These attributes allow us to help our clients solve complex problems, gain peace of mind, and meet regulatory requirements.

 

We invite you to meet the members of our new team and review the consulting services we offer.  Our new firm is standing by to serve you. 

 

To our past clients and business partners, we appreciate your confidence and support over the years.  To our new clients and renewals of past relationships, we are grateful for your continued trust and we look forward to serving you in the future. 

 

Sincerely,                                   Sincerely,    
Sawyers Signature            Jacobs Signature
Jimmy Sawyers                            Joshua Jacobs

Partner                                         Partner
Meet Our Team 
Introducing the Sawyers & Jacobs LLC team:
 
Jimmy Sawyers, Partner
jsawyers@sawyersjacobs.com
Jimmy Sawyers' twenty-four years of experience in the information technology field includes directing the operations and technology division of a community bank where at age 21, he became one of the youngest officers in the history of his 100-year old bank.  In addition to his nine years as a banker, he has been a consultant to the financial services industry for over 15 years.  Jimmy is a graduate of Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, with a B.S. in Business and a concentration in Information Technology Management and Telecommunications.  Jimmy is on the faculty of the Barret School of Banking (formerly Mid South School of Banking) and the Southeastern School of Banking at Vanderbilt University.  Active in the industry as a speaker, author and teacher, Jimmy is a frequent contributor to BankersOnline, a leading Web portal for bankers, and he is the author of the book, IT Auditing for Financial Institutions.
 
Nationally recognized for his entertaining presentations that engage, inform, and educate, Jimmy delivers practical advice and a fresh perspective to complex issues.  
 
Jimmy, his wife Cindy, and their three children, live in Collierville, Tennessee.
 
Joshua Jacobs, Partner
jjacobs@sawyersjacobs.com
Joshua has ten years of experience providing information technology services and solutions focusing on financial institutions.  He is a graduate of Christian Brothers University with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Technology Management, and an Executive Certificate in Project Management.  He holds numerous IT certifications including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).  Joshua is the co-author of the SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System and specializes in network design and support as well as security testing and assurance services.
 
Joshua, his wife Mary, and their three children, live in Collierville, Tennessee.
 
Shane Daniel, Vice President
sdaniel@sawyersjacobs.com
Shane Daniel is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) specializing in risk management, information technology audits, business continuity planning, compliance management, information security, and internal audit outsourcing.  He is a graduate of Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, with a B.S. in Accounting.  A former community bank internal auditor and compliance officer, Shane has over 18 years of experience helping financial institutions manage risk and profitability.
 
Shane, his wife Michele, and their two children, live in Bartlett, Tennessee.
 
Kristin McNeish, Consultant
kmcneish@sawyersjacobs.com
Kristin McNeish is a former banker who understands the unique environments of our clients.  A graduate of the University of Southern Indiana with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems, Kristin McNeish has seven years of banking experience having worked in various departments of a multi-billion asset super community bank.  Kristin combines a strong technology background with a keen understanding of the financial services industry.  
 
Kris Kirby, Technology Consultant
kkirby@sawyersjacobs.com
Kris Kirby has over 10 years of experience in the information technology industry.  A former engineer for Qualcomm at their San Diego network operations center, Kris is adept at solving complex network issues with a personal touch.  His certifications include EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), as well as CompTIA's A+, Network+, and i-net+. Kris helps clients with projects ranging from wireless design and installation to security assessments.  Comfortable working in small or large network environments, Kris ensures client networks are secure, reliable, and operating effectively. 
 
Kevin Martin, Technology Consultant
kmartin@sawyersjacobs.com
Kevin Martin has over 12 years of technical experience which includes deploying, configuring, and supporting network environments in a wide variety of infrastructures.  A former avionics technician in the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Kevin has served clients in roles ranging from help desk and network support to IT infrastructure management and security administration.  Kevin is a graduate of Remington College a degree in Computer Networking Technology and holds the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and CompTIA's A+ certifications.  Kevin has recently specialized in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and related server technologies.  Additionally, his remote deposit capture (RDC) installations for our financial institution clients has cemented his reputation as a responsive and reliable consultant.


Our Services 
We offer a wide range of consulting services.
 
TECHNOLOGY PLANNING
[  ]  Technology Assessments
[  ]  Strategic Technology Plans
[  ]  System Selection
[  ]  Contract Review
[  ]  Organizational Review
[  ]  IT Committee Participation
[  ]  Cost Containment Reviews
[  ]  Operations Analysis
[  ]  Tech Provider Oversight
[  ]  Outsourced CIO Services
[  ]  Seminars/Speaking Engagements
 
RISK MANAGEMENT
[  ]  IT Audits
[  ]  Network Vulnerability Assessments
[  ]  Penetration Testing
[  ]  Social Engineering
[  ]  Vulnerability Scanning
[  ]  Risk Assessments
[  ]  Security Awareness Training
[  ]  Regulatory Support
[  ]  IT Exam Prep
[  ]  Internal Audit Outsourcing
[  ]  BSA/AML Compliance
 
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
[  ]  Network Design, Installation & Support
[  ]  Server Virtualization
[  ]  Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) Installation
[  ]  Remote Access/VPN
[  ]  Wireless Design & Installation
[  ]  Remote Support
[  ]  Smartphone Support
[  ]  Outlook/Exchange Support
[  ]  Infrastructure (routers, switches)
 
RISK ASSESSMENTS
[  ]  GLBA Information Security
[  ]  Information Technology
[  ]  Remote Deposit Capture (RDC)
[  ]  Internal Controls
[  ]  Electronic Banking & Online Services
[  ]  ID Theft Red Flags
[  ]  Bank Secrecy Act
[  ]  Business Continuity
[  ]  Mobile Banking
 
BUSINESS CONTINUITY & DISASTER RECOVERY
[  ]  Business Continuity Plans
[  ]  Tabletop Testing
[  ]  Disaster Recovery Testing
[  ]  Physical & Environmental Security
[  ]  Business Impact Analysis
[  ]  Backup Assessment

Requesting a formal proposal is as easy as 1-2-3:
 
1. Choose the services you are interested in by checking the boxes above.
2.  Fax this page to 1.866.488.4933 or scan and email to jsawyers@sawyersjacobs.com .
3.  Or, call us directly at 901.487.2575 to discuss your specific requirements.
 
Thank you for considering Sawyers & Jacobs LLC as your trusted advisors.  We are grateful for the opportunity to propose. 










In This Issue
Meet Our Team
Our Services
Upcoming Speaking Engagements & Events
Upcoming Speaking Engagements & Events
Sawyers Signature
 
May 17-22
Barret School of Banking
Christian Brothers University
 Memphis, TN
 
May 28
FDIC Subject Matter Expert Panel
Memphis, TN
 
July 20-24
The Southeastern School of Banking
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
 
September 18
Maine Association of Community Banks
Annual Convention
Boston, MA 
 
September  21
Tennessee Society of CPAs Financial Institutions Conference 
Willis Conference Center
Nashville, TN 
 
 We hope to see you at some of these upcoming events. 
 
Stay tuned for updates.
Sawyers & Jacobs LLC
622 West Poplar Avenue, Suite 5-330
Collierville, Tennessee  38017 
(901) 487-2575 Phone
(866) 488-4933 Fax