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Kerkering Barberio Welcomes Director of Technology, Cybersecurity, & AI

Josh McMahon brings more than 25 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity

Sarasota, FL – [October 6, 2026] Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants, is pleased to announce that Josh McMahon has joined the firm as Director of Technology, Cybersecurity, & AI. McMahon has a degree in Computer Science and holds multiple gold-standard cybersecurity certifications.

McMahon brings 25 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity. His expertise spans cloud security, identity governance, risk management, incident response, red teaming, regulatory compliance, and enterprise technology operations.

At Kerkering Barberio, McMahon will focus on strengthening the firm's technology environment, modernizing IT operations, managing cyber risk, and advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence across the organization.

“Technology continues to play an important role in how we serve our clients and support our people. Josh brings extensive experience in cybersecurity and technology strategy that will help us strengthen our systems, thoughtfully adopt new technologies, and prepare for what's ahead,” said Rob Lane, Managing Shareholder.

About Kerkering, Barberio & Co.

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. is one of the largest independent certified public accounting firms in Southwest Florida and offers a wide range of services to businesses, organizations, and individuals. The firm has been serving clients since 1972. Kerkering, Barberio & Co. has three locations: Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa. For more information, visit kbgrp.com.