Meet our leadership
CNS has a wealth of experience and expertise in all areas of compliance and safety. Let our team of professionals help your company navigate the many challenges of the complex regulations set forth by the Federal Department of Transportation.
Management Team
John Irwin, CDS
CEO
John Irwin is the CEO of CNS Companies. He is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) and its’ subsidiaries.
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John Irwin, CDS
CEO
Melissa Irwin
Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa is the Chief Human Resources Officer for CNS Companies and serves as leader in human resources.
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Melissa Irwin
Chief Human Resources Officer
Adam Galante
Vice President of Operations
Adam Galante is the Vice President of Operations at Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) and oversees all company operations.
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Adam Galante
Vice President of Operations
Ryan Berardi, Ed.D.
SVP of Training and Development
Ryan leads the Training & Development function for CNS Companies employees and clients. This entails crafting learning strategies and products to enhance performance and provide effective business guidance.
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Ryan Berardi, Ed.D.
SVP of Training and Development
Employing instructional design methodologies, Ryan designs and delivers comprehensive L&D curricula, including blended, virtual, and instructor-led approaches. These initiatives remain closely aligned with CNS Companies' overarching strategy of serving internal and external stakeholders with a forward thinking and growth-centered focus.
Ryan recognizes that a “best in class” company is one where employees continue to develop themselves, are proud of their workplace, and take great pride in delivering servant leadership to their clients and one another.
Ryan has worked in the education, human development, and the learning capital fields since 2006 and has held leadership roles across both the public education and private business industries. He holds a BSED from Millersville University, an M.Ed. from Pennsylvania State University, and a Doctor of Education from Immaculata University. He has supported the development of hundreds of individual contributors and leaders working in locations such as schools/universities, distribution centers, remote/hybrid locations, office facing roles, as well as store/customer facing roles.
Chris Kiehl
Vice President of Business Development
Chris is the Vice President of Business Development at Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) and oversees the sales and marketing department.
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Chris Kiehl
Vice President of Business Development
Jared Kline
VP of DOT Compliance & Risk Management
Jared provides both direct support to companies in various industries when it comes to both Federal/State Regulations, but also insight into best practices and strategies to limit overall risk.
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Jared Kline
VP of DOT Compliance & Risk Management
Jolyn Graham
Vice President of Operations
Jolyn is the Vice President of Operations of the CNS Driver Training Center and has worked in the trucking industry as a Commercial Truck Driver for the past 10 years.
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Jolyn Graham
Vice President of Operations
Ron Haws
Controller
Ron is the Controller for CNS Companies. As the former Agency Director of CNS Insurance he is dedicated to risk mitigation, safety education of truckers across the country, and the overall vision of CNS Companies.
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Ron Haws
Controller
Management Team
John Irwin, CDS
CEO
John Irwin is the CEO of CNS Companies. He is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) and its’ subsidiaries.
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John Irwin, CDS
CEO
Melissa Irwin
Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) and serves as leader in human resources.
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Melissa Irwin
Chief Human Resources Officer
Adam Galante
Vice President of Operations
Adam Galante is the Vice President of Operations at Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) and oversees all company operations.
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Adam Galante
Vice President of Operations
Ryan Berardi, Ed.D.
SVP of Training and Development
Ryan leads the Training & Development function for CNS Companies employees and clients. This entails crafting learning strategies and products to enhance performance and provide effective business guidance.
Click Ryan's name to learn more
Ryan Berardi, Ed.D.
SVP of Training and Development
Employing instructional design methodologies, Ryan designs and delivers comprehensive L&D curricula, including blended, virtual, and instructor-led approaches. These initiatives remain closely aligned with CNS Companies' overarching strategy of serving internal and external stakeholders with a forward thinking and growth-centered focus.
Ryan recognizes that a “best in class” company is one where employees continue to develop themselves, are proud of their workplace, and take great pride in delivering servant leadership to their clients and one another.
Ryan has worked in the education, human development, and the learning capital fields since 2006 and has held leadership roles across both the public education and private business industries. He holds a BSED from Millersville University, an M.Ed. from Pennsylvania State University, and a Doctor of Education from Immaculata University. He has supported the development of hundreds of individual contributors and leaders working in locations such as schools/universities, distribution centers, remote/hybrid locations, office facing roles, as well as store/customer facing roles.
Chris Kiehl
Vice President of Business Development
Chris is the Vice President of Business Development at Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) and oversees the sales and marketing department.
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Chris Kiehl
Vice President of Business Development
Jared Kline
VP of DOT Compliance & Risk Management
As VP of DOT Compliance & Risk Management Jared provides both direct support to companies in various industries when it comes to both Federal/State Regulations, but also insight into best practices and strategies to limit overall risk.
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Jared Kline
VP of DOT Compliance & Risk Management
Jolyn Graham
Vice President of Operations
Jolyn is the Vice President of Operations of the CNS Driver Training Center and has worked in the trucking industry as a Commercial Truck Driver for the past 10 years
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Jolyn Graham
Vice President of Operations
Ron Haws
Controller
Ron is the Controller for CNS Companies and is dedicated to risk mitigation and the safety education of truckers across the country.
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Ron Haws
Controller
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