Client Testimonials
“Darrin, through Maize & Blue Consulting, has come through time after time in preparing us for exams as well as for assisting in risk reduction policies and strategies. We are fortunate to work with someone so committed to his clients.”
Joan Larson, President
Sioux Falls, SD
“We have found Maize & Blue Consulting, LLC to be knowledgeable, very easy to work with, and our association has been a benefit to our group of banks over the past ten years. Staff takes the time to understand our processes and provide recommendations that make us a stronger organization. Expertise in information technology general systems controls and requirements of Gramm Leach Bliley Act, information technology risk assessments including cybersecurity assessments, vendor management, and employee training have been very helpful. We would recommend Maize & Blue Consulting, LLC to any bank looking for a strong partner in these areas.”
Marlene Trageser, Chief Information Officer
Cannon Falls, MN
“Darrin Suess has completed the IT General Controls audit for American Bank & Trust over the past five years. Darrin brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience which he openly shares with our team and management staff. His understanding makes it possible to have great technical dialog before, during, and after engagements. He truly provides a unique approach when performing audits, you can tell that he is looking for real opportunities to provide meaningful information that strengthens your organization. We highly recommend Maize & Blue Consulting if your looking for a partner concerning Information Technology audits and consulting services.”
Scott Jucht, Chief Information Officer
Sioux Falls, SD
“Maize & Blue Consulting has become a tool for our business as much as a key vendor. Darrin supplies us with knowledge and industry standards that help us protect and secure our information system security posture. Working with Darrin is essentially like working with another one of our team members. He is always an email, phone call, or even just a text message away. He has helped us write and implement our Information Security Policy, Incident Response Policy, and Business Continuity Policy, among other key business staples. He fully understands our compliance requirements and helps us to strive for them.
To anyone considering hiring Maize & Blue Consulting for their next audit or cyber security refresh I would highly recommend Darrin and his team. You won’t get lost in his rolodex or contact list, you will always feel like his priority. Our business is stronger because we use Maize & Blue Consulting”
Tony Pannone, Chief Information Officer
Rapid City, SD
“We were looking for an affordable cybersecurity audit and consulting service provider and Maize & Blue Consulting more than delivered. Working directly with Darrin Suess provided us with quality service and a hot line to unlimited resources and advice. Darrin took the time to understand who we are as a financial institution and has provided us with the tools we need to protect ourselves in the cyber world. We wholeheartedly recommend Maize & Blue Consulting for your information security needs.”
Peter Anderson, President
Drayton, ND
“Darrin has completed the IT General Controls audit for First State Bank Southwest since 2016. We have complete confidence on his audit abilities to help safeguard our bank. Darrin is very thorough, knowledgeable and provides great feedback on how we can do better. The Bank values the recommendations found during the audit. Darrin provides a verbal summary to the Board. This helps in regard to helping the Board understand the findings. I would highly recommend Darrin.”
Kenton Meier, CFO
Worthington, MN
“Darrin is very impressive with his knowledge, not only with regulatory and policy needs, but is able to review very technical systems. This has allowed us to feel comfortable that our Information Security Program is always moving in the right direction.”
Derek Randecker, Chief Information Officer
Omaha, NE
“Darrin was very professional and made the audit process easy to understand. I would recommend Maize & Blue if you are looking for an outstanding and affordable audit.”
Bernie Tegethoff, IT Manager
Sioux Falls, SD
“Currie State Bank has been using Maize and Blue’s consulting and internal audit services for over five years with great results. Maize and Blue provides tremendous services in an efficient and comprehensive manner. I highly recommend their services.”
Doug Hansen, CEO & Cashier
Currie, MN
“We have contracted Maize & Blue Consulting, LLC to complete our IT General Controls Audit for the past ten years. We have found Darrin to be very knowledgeable and helpful for our bank with matters pertaining to the technology industry. We have complete confidence in the work he performs for us. He has made the exam process with our regulators much smoother. He also provides a helpful training session for our staff at the completion of the audit that is very informative. We have enjoyed our relationship with Darrin and look forward to working with him in the future.”
David Rayner, CEO/EVP/Cashier
Royal, IA
“Maize & Blue has completed our IT internal controls audits since 2015. Each audit has been thorough and both well documented and communicated. Darrin is incredibly efficient in the time he spends on our audits, but never seems to be rushing through. His observations and recommendations continue to make our IT program stronger.”
Pennie Lutz, President/CEO
Bruce, SD