Ben Allen is the founder of Manufacturing ROI, the nation’s first CMMC compliance brokerage. He helps manufacturers trapped in costly, misaligned CMMC efforts find faster, easier, and more economical paths to compliance. With a background in technology strategy and operations, Ben specializes in bridging leadership, IT, and compliance partners to drive measurable ROI and sustainable security. He also leads Allen CIO, providing fractional CIO services to manufacturers and defense contractors nationwide. Passionate about transforming the defense industrial base, Ben focuses on practical solutions that simplify complexity and empower mid-market manufacturers to thrive.