NEW YORK, June 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — IPSA International (IPSA), a root9B Technologies (OTCQB: RTNB) company and leading regulatory risk mitigation firm, has appointed Ricardo Gomez as Senior Managing Director, Latin America and Caribbean, based in Miami, Florida. Mr. Gomez will focus on business development of IPSA’s Investigative Due Diligence and Anti-Money Laundering practices in the southeast United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.

“I have worked with Ricardo for several years and we are pleased and fortunate to have him join our company,” said Kim Marsh, Executive Vice President, International Operations at IPSA. “Ricardo is a consummate professional who will be instrumental in maintaining and expanding our services in Latin America and the Caribbean markets.”

A compliance strategist and technologist, Mr. Gomez is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with more than 15 years’ experience providing consulting services in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. He has extensive knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”), the USA Patriot Act, and OFAC regulations, as well as the AML regulatory framework in Latin America and the Caribbean.

“Miami remains a compelling market for IPSA International, as one of the largest banking communities in the United States, and because it provides a gateway to the Latin America and Caribbean region where IPSA is already conducting meaningful business volume,” added Gary Ferrari, Managing Director, AML Consulting. “Consequently, a physical presence is necessary to continue to serve our client base in this important market and to realize IPSA’s plans for growth in AML advisory and investigative services.”

About IPSA
IPSA International, a root9B Technologies, Inc. company, is a regulatory risk mitigation firm delivering advisory and investigative services globally in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering, Investigative Due Diligence, Enterprise Risk Management and Litigation Support. Our clients include public and private middle market businesses, multi-national corporations, financial institutions and governments. IPSA International has offices in the US, UK, Canada, UAE and Hong Kong, resources in over 75 countries and research capabilities in 20 languages. For more information, please visit us at www.ipsaintl.com.

About root9B Technologies
root9B Technologies is a leading provider of Cybersecurity and Regulatory Risk Mitigation. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries root9B and IPSA International, root9B Technologies delivers results that improve productivity, mitigate risk and maximize profits. Our clients range in size from Fortune 100 companies to mid-sized and owner-managed businesses across a broad range of industries including local, state, and government agencies. For more information, visit www.root9BTechnologies.com.