Brad Barrett
Partner & Strategic Assurance & SOC Services Leader, Grant Thornton LLP
Partner, Grant Thornton Advisors, LLC
Dallas, Texas
Executive summary
Brad is the national leader of the firm’s Strategic Assurance and SOC Services (SASS) practice. In this role, he drives strategy, quality, innovation, and talent development, helping ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery across the firm.
Brad has over 17 years of experience in auditing and consulting, with his career focused on control and compliance assessments across a wide range of frameworks, including SOC 1 and 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP.
Brad works closely with organizations across multiple industries to navigate complex assurance and compliance requirements while supporting growth, outsourcing, and third‑party relationships. He is known for a practical, business‑focused approach that helps clients meet assurance requirements while keeping compliance aligned with real-world operations.
Professional qualifications and Memberships
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified HITRUST Quality Professional (CHQP)
- Certified Common Security Framework Practitioner (CCSFP)
- Advanced SOC for Service Organizations Certificate
Services
- Strategic Assurance & SOC Services
- Strategic Assurance & SOC Services
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