Rita Martess, Account Director at TRM Labs

About

Rita Martess is the Strategic Account Director for North American Law Enforcement at TRM Labs, the blockchain intelligence company, with a primary focus on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Rita led complex, financially motivated cybercrime investigations targeting high-risk cryptocurrency exchanges and the illicit infrastructure that enabled top-tier cybercriminals to operate with anonymity. At TRM, she previously served as a Sr. Blockchain Intelligence Expert and Master Instructor and helped build TRM Academy, the global learning platform equipping investigators to protect the on chain financial system. She has designed and delivered principles-first blockchain intelligence training for law enforcement worldwide, including the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI), International Law Enforcement Academies (ILEAs), and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC).

Roles

Feb 2025–Present

Current role

Account Director

TRM Labs

Washington, District of Columbia

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I lead TRM’s go‑to‑market strategy and revenue execution for US Law Enforcement, owning the full lifecycle across new business and renewals, and building enduring partnerships that advance our customers’ missions.

Mission and Impact

Champion TRM’s public‑sector mission by connecting US Law Enforcement agencies with blockchain intelligence tools and expertise that accelerate investigations and disrupt illicit activity.
Grow and strengthen TRM’s footprint across federal LE, ensuring our solutions, services, and roadmaps align tightly to real operational workflows and outcomes.
Lead with a customer‑obsessed, consultative approach—diagnosing needs, quantifying impact, de‑risking decisions, and building compelling value narratives grounded in mission outcomes.