CMMC Level 2 Audit Q&A

What is it like to go through a CMMC Level 2 audit? 

Get firsthand insight from leaders who just completed one. Teal cofounders Reid Johnston and Gar Whaley recently completed a CMMC Level 2 audit.  

In this live Q&A, they’ll share what the process looked like – from preparation and evidence collection to working with assessors. Reid and Gar will also be answering your questions about the audit process or their experience during the event. 

What we’ll cover: 

• How we built the environment 

• What the process was like 

• What the toughest parts of the process was 

• And more 

Register for CMMC Level 2 Audit Q&A 

About the Speakers  

Gar Whaley, Teal CMMC Cofounder  

CMMC Registered Practitioner & Chief Revenue Officer 

Gar Whaley is a cofounder of Teal and brings more than 30 years of experience helping regulated organizations strengthen cybersecurity, governance, and risk management practices. He holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CISA, and CMMC Registered Practitioner, and works closely with defense contractors navigating NIST, DFARS, and CMMC requirements. 

Reid Johnston, Teal CMMC Cofounder 

Chief Intelligent Transformation Officer 

Reid Johnston has over 25 years of experience helping organizations modernize IT environments to support growth, efficiency, and security. As Teal’s CITO, Reid focuses on aligning technology strategy with business outcomes – particularly through Microsoft-based solutions, automation, regulatory compliance, and operational maturity. His work centers on helping leadership teams move beyond reactive IT and toward disciplined, scalable systems that support compliance and long-term growth.