Geels Norton Auditor Profile

Geels Norton is a data security compliance and audit firm based in Plymouth, Minnesota, launched in 2021 by Bryan Geels and Nicholas Norton. The firm has since joined Smith + Howard, operating as "Geels Norton, a Smith + Howard Company," which pairs its boutique delivery model with the resources of a larger accounting organization.

The firm specializes in SOC 2 examinations for high-growth cloud technology companies, along with ISO 27001 internal audit and advisory work, and it serves as a preferred assessor for Microsoft's SSPA supplier program. Geels Norton is also a listed auditor partner in compliance-automation ecosystems such as Drata and Hyperproof, making it a practical choice for SaaS teams running automated evidence collection.

With a small, senior-heavy team, Geels Norton best serves startups and mid-market software companies that want responsive, technology-forward SOC audits rather than a large-firm engagement structure.