Cybersecurity and compliance firm Summit 7 has added four executives — Kevin Boucher, Shane Shipley, Armando Ordonez and Amanda Patterson — to its leadership team to support growth initiatives.
The leadership expansion at Summit 7 comes as the government contracting community continues to focus on cybersecurity and compliance priorities. These themes remain part of the broader conversation at industry gatherings, including the 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21. Sign up now to reserve your seat and connect with leaders across the GovCon sector.
The company said Tuesday the appointments include leadership roles in managed services, finance, federal and cleared services, and technology and innovation.
“These promotions and hires mark a substantial time of growth in Summit 7’s evolution,” said Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7 and a previous Wash100 awardee. “Each of these leaders has distinguished themselves through years of accomplishment in their areas of expertise and is dedicated to delivering the best possible service to our clients.”
Who Are the New Members of Summit 7’s Executive Leadership Team?
Boucher was promoted to vice president of technology and innovation, a newly created role within the company. He will lead efforts to advance internal technology capabilities and promote innovation across Summit 7’s offerings.
Shipley was promoted to VP of federal and cleared services. He will oversee initiatives serving federal and cleared clients.
Ordonez joined Summit 7 as VP of managed services. He will lead the company’s managed service teams supporting Guardian, Vigilance and Commander customers.
Patterson joined the company as VP of finance. She will oversee accounting operations and develop long-term financial plans.
What Is Summit 7?
Summit 7 provides managed security, IT and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, compliance services for Department of War contractors and other customers across the defense industrial base.
In 2025, the Huntsville, Alabama-based company acquired GRC Academy to strengthen its capability to support organizations navigating the DOW’s CMMC program and other federal requirements. During the same year, it also helped 50 organizations achieve CMMC Level 2 compliance.
