Nobody works alone at Cypress. Every client has one business manager: a Vice President or Director who owns the relationship and knows your portfolio, your pipeline, and your priorities. Behind that one person is the whole firm: other business managers with complementary expertise, our intelligence and analytics group for competitive intel and market analysis, and the Subject Matter Experts we retain for their niche knowledge and experience. Your manager builds a team tailored precisely to your needs.
Led by those who've led.

Dave Halverson
After a tremendously successful tenure as Chairman and CEO, General Halverson leads Cypress International as Chairman, advising his successor and stewarding the firm’s long-term strategy.
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Drew Poppas
General Poppas leads Cypress with four decades of operational and institutional Army experience, from combat command to the highest levels of joint and service leadership. He sets the standard behind our motto: delivering on commitments.
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President & COOJohn Wason
Prior Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed ServicesJohn Wason is the President and COO of Cypress International. Mr. Wason helps clients navigate the intersection of congressional priorities, Pentagon policy, and defense acquisition, drawing on 38 years of experience as both a senior congressional staffer and Army acquisition officer.
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Managing Director, Cypress Global StrategiesPeter N. Fuller
Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.)As Managing Director of Cypress Global Strategies, Peter leads the firm's activities associated with Mergers & Acquisition Due Diligence, inorganic growth and strategy development, new technology incubation, and international brokering activities after previously serving as a U.S. Army Program Executive Officer (PEO) and as President & COO of Cypress.
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CFOMindy Gilbert
At Cypress since 1992As CFO, Mindy oversees the firm's finances and business operations, including accounting, contract administration, and human resources. She has been with Cypress for more than three decades.
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A bench that covers the whole Department.
Army
As Vice President for Fires & Operations, Brian advises clients on market strategy and capture across fires and air and missile defense, the portfolios where he served as the Army's modernization proponent.
- Deputy Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps (2018-2019)
- Commander, Fires Center of Excellence (2016-2017)
- Commander, 1st Army Division East
- Deputy Commander, Operations, 8th US Army
- Deputy Commander, 82nd Airborne Division
As Vice President for Missile Defense & C4I, Dan advises clients on market entry and growth strategy, drawing on a career as an Army Program Executive Officer and the Missile Defense Agency's Director for Test.
- Director for Ballistic Missile Defense Test, Missile Defense Agency (2016-2018)
- Deputy Commanding General, CSTC-Afghanistan (2015-2016)
- Program Executive Office, Command, Control, Communications (Tactical) (Army) (2014-2015)
- Senior Mission Commander, Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, Ma (2012-2014)
- Deputy Commanding General, US Army RDECOM (2012-2014)
- Army System of System Integrator (SOSI) (2010-2012)
- Program Manager, Joint Tactical Radio Systems, Ground Domain (2006-2010)
As Vice President for Combat Vehicles, Soldier Systems & Armaments, Brian advises clients on the portfolios whose budgets and fielding he ran as PEO Ground Combat Systems and PEO Soldier.
As Director for FVL Technologies, Dan has over 40 years of military and civilian national security service. He advises clients across Army aviation, vertical lift and uncrewed aircraft systems and has over a decade of experience directing Army Aviation Programs at Lockheed Martin on top of 29 years of Army service.
As Director for Army Programs, Energy, Critical Infrastructure & Installations, Brett helps clients align their offerings with the investment priorities he shaped validating requirements on the Joint Staff and directing the Army's installations and energy strategy.
As Director for C4I Programs, Chuck advises clients on market penetration and growth strategy in DoD communications, after Pentagon years managing Army network budgets and almost two decades consulting to the defense industry.
- Joint Staff J8, FCB, JROC. 2007-2009
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2004-2006 Iraq
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2003-2004 Afghanistan
- Army G8 1999-2003
- Army Signal 1990-2009
- Army Infantry 1984-1990
As Director for Program Requirements & Resources, Clay guides clients through the Department of War and Army requirements and the PPBE processes, which he helped run both in the Army G-8 and at OSW Policy.
- Chief of Staff, Force Development Directorate, Army G-8 (2023-2024)
- Senior Army Advisor, Strategy & Force Development, USW for Policy (2021-2023)
- Chief, Programs & Priorities Division, Force Development Directorate, Army G8 (2018-2021)
- Chief, Functional Capabilities Branch, G-3, U.S. Army Forces Command (2017-2018)
- Chief, Force Integration Branch, Army G-3 (2014-2016)
- Executive Officer, Force Development Directorate, Army G-8 (2012-2014)
- Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Army (2010-2011)
- Armor and Cavalry Officer (1996-2006)
As Director for Army Aviation & DoD Vertical Flight Systems, Jay advises clients across the Aviation, UAS, and Launched Effects portfolios based on his time as the former Apache Project Manager in PEO Aviation.
- Project Manager, Apache Attack Helicopters, 2020-2024
- Product Manager, Air Warrior, 2015-2018
- Director, Contract Support, Plans, and Operations, CENTCOM, OEF 2013-2014
- Assistant Product Manager for Air Warrior and UH-72A, 2009-2012
As Director for Science & Technology, Adrian advises clients across defense acquisition, tactical networks, and energy systems, drawing on 30 years in DoD acquisition management that ran from program offices to the Under Secretary's staff.
As Director for Warrior Programs & Special Operations, Billy brings clients three decades of Army special operations and acquisition leadership, most recently as ASAALT's Senior Enlisted Advisor.
As Director for Strategic Defense Programs & C4I, Ken supports clients from strategy development through capture, drawing on Army program management of missile defense and tactical communications systems valued in the hundreds of millions.
- David AreSubject Matter ExpertFort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) & the Army Cyber Center of Excellence
- Chuck BetackCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertC2 systems & AI/ML · International & FMS
- Mark ColleySenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy sustainment & supply chain (TACOM ILSC) · Combat & tactical vehicle sustainment · Organic industrial base modernization
Bob CunninghamCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertFire support · Tactical missiles- Ed DormanMaj. Gen., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertLifecycle sustainment & product support · Strategic business planning
- Bill HixMaj. Gen., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy programs · Strategic communications
- Jon JensenLt. Gen., Army National Guard (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy National Guard · National Guard Bureau & state adjutant general
- John KemMaj. Gen., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertJoint & coalition infrastructure & engineering · Strategic planning & senior education
- Gary MartinSubject Matter ExpertArmy tactical network programs (PEO C3T) · CECOM & C5ISR engineering
Curtis McCoyCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertCombat vehicles · Sensors & laser targeting- Jim ModlinCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertFort Benning & the Maneuver Center of Excellence · Army maneuver programs
- Gus PernaGen., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertGlobal supply chain & sustainment · Materiel readiness & installation management
- Don TisonSenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy programs · Financial management
- John WillisonSenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy Futures Command & DEVCOM · S&T, prototyping & digital engineering
Air & Space Forces
Jim Travis is the Vice President for Air Force Programs, where he leads growth, strategy, and client delivery across the Department of the Air Force portfolio.
- HAF/AFWIC - Air Force Warfighter Integration Capability [now A57 AF Futures] (2018-2019)
- HAF/A8XC - Combat Forces Panel Chair [Fighter / Weapons Budgets] (2015-2018)
- Various operational flying and leadership positions in USAF & USAFR (1989-2015)
As Director for Space Systems & Technology, Brad guides clients through space acquisition, budgets, and policy after running resource planning at Space Force headquarters and covering the defense appropriations committees in Air Force Legislative Affairs.
- Deputy Director, Plans and Programs, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Director, Strategic Resource Planning, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Deputy Director, Space Policy Engagement, OUSD (Policy)
- Principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
As Director for Air & Space Force Analysis, George supports client business development and capture teams with the force-structure and acquisition analysis he led as Military Deputy Director of SAF Studies and Analysis.
- Military Deputy Director, Secretary of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis, Pentagon, 23 Jul-25 Dec
- Wing Commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait, 22 Jul-23 Jun
- Director of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, Ramstein AB, Germany 21 Jul-22 Jul
- Group Commander, 721st Air Mobility Operations Group, Ramstein AB, Germany, 19 Jul-21 Jul
- Deputy Director, Revitalizing Squadrons, Air Force Strategic Integration Group, Office of the Air Force Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington D.C., 18 May-19 Jul
- Deputy, Global Mobility Division, HAF/A3, Pentagon, Washington D.C, 16 Jun-16 Sep
- Commander, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey, 14 Jun-16 Jun
- Deputy, Intermodal Programs Division, USTRANSCOM ERC, Scott AFB, Ill., 13 Sep-14 Jun,
- Deputy, Operations Integration Division, USTRANSCOM J3, Scot AFB, Ill., 12 Jul -13 Sep
- Director of Operations, 571st Global Mobility Sq., Travis AFB, Calif., 10 Jul-12 Jul
- Presidential Advance Agent for Air Force One; 314 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 07 Mar-09 Jun
- Chief, Command Post; 19 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 08 Jun -09 Jun
- Chief Evaluator Navigator; 43 OG, Pope AFB, N.C., 05 Apr-06 May,
- Chris AthearnCol., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertAir Force weapons acquisition & program management · Contract management & industrial oversight (DCMA)
- Frank GorencGen., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertUSAF programs · NATO engagement
- Brian KilloughMaj. Gen., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertAir Force operations · Foreign military sales
- LaToya SmithLt. Col., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertDoD PPBE & financial management · Budget analysis & decision support
Joint Military Commands, Agencies & Offices
As Vice President for DoD/Federal Logistics, Supply Chain & Energy, Guy advises clients across the defense logistics and energy market he helped run as DLA's Deputy Director of Operations.
- Defense Logistics Agency, Deputy J3/Operations
- Defense Logistics Agency, Energy Deputy Commander
- Defense Logistics Agency, J31 - Customer Relationship Management
- Defense Logistics Agency, J43 - Internal Business Processes
- US Forces Command, Deputy G4
- US Forces Afghanistan, Civilian Deputy to the Deputy CG for Support
- National Defense University, Center for Joint & Strategic Logistics, Senior Research Fellow
- Chief of Staff of the Army, Director of the CSA Coordination Group
Leads business development, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives across the defense technology markets, with primary focus on Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Infrared and Electro-Optical (IR/EO) Sensing, C5ISR, and Advanced Manufacturing. Serves as a trusted advisor to government and industry clients, providing market intelligence, strategic planning, capture support, and stakeholder engagement. In parallel, serves as the company's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO), responsible for enterprise information technology strategy, cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and protection of corporate information systems.
- Commander, White House Communications Agency, 2011-2013
- Deputy Commander, White House Communications Agency, 2009-2011
- Chief, Networks Integration Division, Army CIO/G6, 2008-2009
- Deputy Director, CJ6, Multi-National Force - Iraq, 2007-2008
- Student, Joint Advanced Warfighting School, 2006-2008
- Deputy Brigade Commander, 1st Signal Brigade, 2005-2006
- Commander, 304th Signal Battalion, 2003-2005
- Systems Synchronization Officer, Force Development-Communications (FDC), Army G8
- Andy BuschLt. Gen., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertJoint logistics & defense supply · Air Force acquisition & logistics
- John DanielsSenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertPOM process · Acquisition funding
- Chris LowmanSubject Matter ExpertDoD maintenance & sustainment · Regional sustainment framework
- Katrina McFarlandSubject Matter ExpertAcquisition (all services) · S&T and T&E
- Sharon McKiernanCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertMilitary healthcare · Readiness
Federal Civilian Security, Intelligence & Law Enforcement Agencies
As Vice President for Homeland Defense & Business Systems, Dave advises clients across Marine Corps programs and the Department of Homeland Security, having run the joint MRAP vehicle program, its M-ATV source selection, before running hundreds of CBP's IT systems as a Senior Executive Service.
- Executive Director, Border Enforcement & Management Systems Directorate, OIT, CBP
- Acting Executive Director, Passenger Systems Program Directorate, OIT, CBP
- Program Manager, GCSS-Marine Corps, MC Systems Command, Quantico
- Program Manager, Joint MRAP Vehicle Program, Quantico
- Program Manager, Infantry Weapons, MC Systems Command, Quantico
- Tex AllesMaj. Gen., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertU.S. Secret Service · DHS management, acquisition & budget · Customs & Border Protection
Dave ArmourLt. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertHomeland security · Congressional matters- Joanne IshamSubject Matter ExpertIntelligence operations · Science & technology
- Jason VanderhadenMaster Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertU.S. Coast Guard & DHS programs · Maritime homeland security
- Jack VogtSubject Matter ExpertCoast Guard programs & maritime aviation · Homeland security & crisis management
Fires, Missiles & Air Defense
As Vice President for Fires & Operations, Brian advises clients on market strategy and capture across fires and air and missile defense, the portfolios where he served as the Army's modernization proponent.
- Deputy Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps (2018-2019)
- Commander, Fires Center of Excellence (2016-2017)
- Commander, 1st Army Division East
- Deputy Commander, Operations, 8th US Army
- Deputy Commander, 82nd Airborne Division
As Vice President for Missile Defense & C4I, Dan advises clients on market entry and growth strategy, drawing on a career as an Army Program Executive Officer and the Missile Defense Agency's Director for Test.
- Director for Ballistic Missile Defense Test, Missile Defense Agency (2016-2018)
- Deputy Commanding General, CSTC-Afghanistan (2015-2016)
- Program Executive Office, Command, Control, Communications (Tactical) (Army) (2014-2015)
- Senior Mission Commander, Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, Ma (2012-2014)
- Deputy Commanding General, US Army RDECOM (2012-2014)
- Army System of System Integrator (SOSI) (2010-2012)
- Program Manager, Joint Tactical Radio Systems, Ground Domain (2006-2010)
As Director for Army Programs, Energy, Critical Infrastructure & Installations, Brett helps clients align their offerings with the investment priorities he shaped validating requirements on the Joint Staff and directing the Army's installations and energy strategy.
Jim has been at Cypress since April 2018 providing client support in all facets of program capture, business intelligence regarding program opportunities, assisting in deciphering the intricacies of DoD budgeting and developing engagement strategies with DoN and Congressional offices.
- ADCNO (Capabilities & Resources), N8B
- Deputy Director, Warfare Integration, N8FB
- Director, Warfighting Requirements, N70
- Commanding Officer, CG-57
- Branch Head, Navy Program Planning, N801
- Commanding Officer, DDG-75
Jim Travis is the Vice President for Air Force Programs, where he leads growth, strategy, and client delivery across the Department of the Air Force portfolio.
- HAF/AFWIC - Air Force Warfighter Integration Capability [now A57 AF Futures] (2018-2019)
- HAF/A8XC - Combat Forces Panel Chair [Fighter / Weapons Budgets] (2015-2018)
- Various operational flying and leadership positions in USAF & USAFR (1989-2015)
As Director for Marine Corps & Expeditionary Programs, Wendell advises clients on various topics that span from amphibious combat vehicles to directed energy technologies. His experience is based on a 31-year Marine Corps career that included over 20 years as a Ground Acquisition Officer and service as a Deputy and PM of a Major Defense Acquisition Program.
- Director Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office (JIFCO) - 2018-2023
- DPM and Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA), PEO Land Sys - 2013-2018
- Program Manager Tank Systems, MARCORSYSCOM - 2006-2010
As Director for Army Aviation & DoD Vertical Flight Systems, Jay advises clients across the Aviation, UAS, and Launched Effects portfolios based on his time as the former Apache Project Manager in PEO Aviation.
- Project Manager, Apache Attack Helicopters, 2020-2024
- Product Manager, Air Warrior, 2015-2018
- Director, Contract Support, Plans, and Operations, CENTCOM, OEF 2013-2014
- Assistant Product Manager for Air Warrior and UH-72A, 2009-2012
As Director for Strategic Defense Programs & C4I, Ken supports clients from strategy development through capture, drawing on Army program management of missile defense and tactical communications systems valued in the hundreds of millions.
Alex oversees defense market intelligence and analytics at Cypress, organizing business analysis functions and executing strategic-level market assessments. As well, he supports Cypress leadership with internal operations and industrial security.
- Chris AthearnCol., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertAir Force weapons acquisition & program management · Contract management & industrial oversight (DCMA)
Bob CunninghamCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertFire support · Tactical missiles
Aviation & Vertical Lift
Jim Travis is the Vice President for Air Force Programs, where he leads growth, strategy, and client delivery across the Department of the Air Force portfolio.
- HAF/AFWIC - Air Force Warfighter Integration Capability [now A57 AF Futures] (2018-2019)
- HAF/A8XC - Combat Forces Panel Chair [Fighter / Weapons Budgets] (2015-2018)
- Various operational flying and leadership positions in USAF & USAFR (1989-2015)
As Director for Army Aviation & DoD Vertical Flight Systems, Jay advises clients across the Aviation, UAS, and Launched Effects portfolios based on his time as the former Apache Project Manager in PEO Aviation.
- Project Manager, Apache Attack Helicopters, 2020-2024
- Product Manager, Air Warrior, 2015-2018
- Director, Contract Support, Plans, and Operations, CENTCOM, OEF 2013-2014
- Assistant Product Manager for Air Warrior and UH-72A, 2009-2012
As Director for Naval Aviation Programs, Pat helps clients navigate Navy budgets and requirements from a career that included programming the $51B OPNAV N98 aviation portfolio.
- Programming, Budget, and Finance Director for OPNAV N98, Director of Air Warfare (2023-2026)
- Rotary Aircraft Branch Head, OPNAV N98 (2021-2023)
- Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) Requirements Officer (2021-2023)
- MH-60S Requirements Officer (2021-2023)
- MQ-8 Requirements Officer (2021-2022)
- Commanding Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron ELEVEN [HSC-11] (2019-2021)
- Senior Assistant / Policy Advisor, Defense Technology Security Administration (2015-2017)
As Director for Air & Space Force Analysis, George supports client business development and capture teams with the force-structure and acquisition analysis he led as Military Deputy Director of SAF Studies and Analysis.
- Military Deputy Director, Secretary of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis, Pentagon, 23 Jul-25 Dec
- Wing Commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait, 22 Jul-23 Jun
- Director of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, Ramstein AB, Germany 21 Jul-22 Jul
- Group Commander, 721st Air Mobility Operations Group, Ramstein AB, Germany, 19 Jul-21 Jul
- Deputy Director, Revitalizing Squadrons, Air Force Strategic Integration Group, Office of the Air Force Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington D.C., 18 May-19 Jul
- Deputy, Global Mobility Division, HAF/A3, Pentagon, Washington D.C, 16 Jun-16 Sep
- Commander, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey, 14 Jun-16 Jun
- Deputy, Intermodal Programs Division, USTRANSCOM ERC, Scott AFB, Ill., 13 Sep-14 Jun,
- Deputy, Operations Integration Division, USTRANSCOM J3, Scot AFB, Ill., 12 Jul -13 Sep
- Director of Operations, 571st Global Mobility Sq., Travis AFB, Calif., 10 Jul-12 Jul
- Presidential Advance Agent for Air Force One; 314 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 07 Mar-09 Jun
- Chief, Command Post; 19 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 08 Jun -09 Jun
- Chief Evaluator Navigator; 43 OG, Pope AFB, N.C., 05 Apr-06 May,
As Director for FVL Technologies, Dan has over 40 years of military and civilian national security service. He advises clients across Army aviation, vertical lift and uncrewed aircraft systems and has over a decade of experience directing Army Aviation Programs at Lockheed Martin on top of 29 years of Army service.
Mark ConverseCapt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertNavy & USMC aviation · Airborne EW- Frank GorencGen., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertUSAF programs · NATO engagement
- Brian KilloughMaj. Gen., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertAir Force operations · Foreign military sales
C5ISR, Cyber & Digital
As Vice President for Missile Defense & C4I, Dan advises clients on market entry and growth strategy, drawing on a career as an Army Program Executive Officer and the Missile Defense Agency's Director for Test.
- Director for Ballistic Missile Defense Test, Missile Defense Agency (2016-2018)
- Deputy Commanding General, CSTC-Afghanistan (2015-2016)
- Program Executive Office, Command, Control, Communications (Tactical) (Army) (2014-2015)
- Senior Mission Commander, Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, Ma (2012-2014)
- Deputy Commanding General, US Army RDECOM (2012-2014)
- Army System of System Integrator (SOSI) (2010-2012)
- Program Manager, Joint Tactical Radio Systems, Ground Domain (2006-2010)
As Vice President for Homeland Defense & Business Systems, Dave advises clients across Marine Corps programs and the Department of Homeland Security, having run the joint MRAP vehicle program, its M-ATV source selection, before running hundreds of CBP's IT systems as a Senior Executive Service.
- Executive Director, Border Enforcement & Management Systems Directorate, OIT, CBP
- Acting Executive Director, Passenger Systems Program Directorate, OIT, CBP
- Program Manager, GCSS-Marine Corps, MC Systems Command, Quantico
- Program Manager, Joint MRAP Vehicle Program, Quantico
- Program Manager, Infantry Weapons, MC Systems Command, Quantico
Leads business development, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives across the defense technology markets, with primary focus on Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Infrared and Electro-Optical (IR/EO) Sensing, C5ISR, and Advanced Manufacturing. Serves as a trusted advisor to government and industry clients, providing market intelligence, strategic planning, capture support, and stakeholder engagement. In parallel, serves as the company's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO), responsible for enterprise information technology strategy, cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and protection of corporate information systems.
- Commander, White House Communications Agency, 2011-2013
- Deputy Commander, White House Communications Agency, 2009-2011
- Chief, Networks Integration Division, Army CIO/G6, 2008-2009
- Deputy Director, CJ6, Multi-National Force - Iraq, 2007-2008
- Student, Joint Advanced Warfighting School, 2006-2008
- Deputy Brigade Commander, 1st Signal Brigade, 2005-2006
- Commander, 304th Signal Battalion, 2003-2005
- Systems Synchronization Officer, Force Development-Communications (FDC), Army G8
Jim Travis is the Vice President for Air Force Programs, where he leads growth, strategy, and client delivery across the Department of the Air Force portfolio.
- HAF/AFWIC - Air Force Warfighter Integration Capability [now A57 AF Futures] (2018-2019)
- HAF/A8XC - Combat Forces Panel Chair [Fighter / Weapons Budgets] (2015-2018)
- Various operational flying and leadership positions in USAF & USAFR (1989-2015)
As Director for C4I Programs, Chuck advises clients on market penetration and growth strategy in DoD communications, after Pentagon years managing Army network budgets and almost two decades consulting to the defense industry.
- Joint Staff J8, FCB, JROC. 2007-2009
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2004-2006 Iraq
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2003-2004 Afghanistan
- Army G8 1999-2003
- Army Signal 1990-2009
- Army Infantry 1984-1990
As Director for Science & Technology, Adrian advises clients across defense acquisition, tactical networks, and energy systems, drawing on 30 years in DoD acquisition management that ran from program offices to the Under Secretary's staff.
As Director for Undersea & Submarine Programs, John leads capture teams and client strategy across the Navy and NAVSEA, with twelve Navy budget submissions and a special-operations undersea program office behind him.
- Strategic Advisor & Business Development Consultant, Cypress International (2018–Present)
- OSD/NAVSEA Submarine Warfare Liaison & Portfolio Advisor
- Major Program Manager, NAVSEA Undersea & Special Operations Programs
- Advanced Technology Program Manager, NAVSEA PMS 394 – Submarine & Seabed Warfare Programs
- Commanding Officer, USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)
As Director for Strategic Defense Programs & C4I, Ken supports clients from strategy development through capture, drawing on Army program management of missile defense and tactical communications systems valued in the hundreds of millions.
Max supports the staff at Cypress through efforts to integrate the latest Artificial Intelligence technology into the firm's internal workflows. As part of the research team, Max provides the Cypress staff with accurate and thorough open-source competitive intelligence research. His expertise with emerging digital technologies and knowledge of the tech industry enable him to advise software and technology firms on both technical and strategic matters.
- David AreSubject Matter ExpertFort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) & the Army Cyber Center of Excellence
- Chuck BetackCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertC2 systems & AI/ML · International & FMS
- Gary MartinSubject Matter ExpertArmy tactical network programs (PEO C3T) · CECOM & C5ISR engineering
Mike MurphyCapt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertNavy IT programs · Test & evaluation- John WillisonSenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy Futures Command & DEVCOM · S&T, prototyping & digital engineering
Ground Combat & Soldier Systems
As Vice President for Combat Vehicles, Soldier Systems & Armaments, Brian advises clients on the portfolios whose budgets and fielding he ran as PEO Ground Combat Systems and PEO Soldier.
As Director for Warrior Programs & Special Operations, Billy brings clients three decades of Army special operations and acquisition leadership, most recently as ASAALT's Senior Enlisted Advisor.
As Director for Marine Corps & Expeditionary Programs, Wendell advises clients on various topics that span from amphibious combat vehicles to directed energy technologies. His experience is based on a 31-year Marine Corps career that included over 20 years as a Ground Acquisition Officer and service as a Deputy and PM of a Major Defense Acquisition Program.
- Director Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office (JIFCO) - 2018-2023
- DPM and Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA), PEO Land Sys - 2013-2018
- Program Manager Tank Systems, MARCORSYSCOM - 2006-2010
As Vice President for Homeland Defense & Business Systems, Dave advises clients across Marine Corps programs and the Department of Homeland Security, having run the joint MRAP vehicle program, its M-ATV source selection, before running hundreds of CBP's IT systems as a Senior Executive Service.
- Executive Director, Border Enforcement & Management Systems Directorate, OIT, CBP
- Acting Executive Director, Passenger Systems Program Directorate, OIT, CBP
- Program Manager, GCSS-Marine Corps, MC Systems Command, Quantico
- Program Manager, Joint MRAP Vehicle Program, Quantico
- Program Manager, Infantry Weapons, MC Systems Command, Quantico
Michael principally supports client interests across the ground combat, tactical wheeled, and autonomous vehicle areas, bringing more than 20 years of civilian and military national security enterprise experience. His experience includes strategic nuclear and missile defense policy; operational & strategic intelligence analysis; operational air battle management planning; corporate and media communications; organizational strategy; Congressional affairs and budget analysis; and major ground system acquisition. Michael also continues an active military career, serving at the rank of Colonel in the Michigan Air National Guard.
- Commander, 217th Air Operations Group
- Commander, 217th Air Intelligence Squadron
- Assistant Program Executive Officer, U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support
- Chief, Senior Leader Engagement, U.S. Strategic Command
As Director for Program Requirements & Resources, Clay guides clients through the Department of War and Army requirements and the PPBE processes, which he helped run both in the Army G-8 and at OSW Policy.
- Chief of Staff, Force Development Directorate, Army G-8 (2023-2024)
- Senior Army Advisor, Strategy & Force Development, USW for Policy (2021-2023)
- Chief, Programs & Priorities Division, Force Development Directorate, Army G8 (2018-2021)
- Chief, Functional Capabilities Branch, G-3, U.S. Army Forces Command (2017-2018)
- Chief, Force Integration Branch, Army G-3 (2014-2016)
- Executive Officer, Force Development Directorate, Army G-8 (2012-2014)
- Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Army (2010-2011)
- Armor and Cavalry Officer (1996-2006)
- Mark ColleySenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy sustainment & supply chain (TACOM ILSC) · Combat & tactical vehicle sustainment · Organic industrial base modernization
Curtis McCoyCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertCombat vehicles · Sensors & laser targeting- Jim ModlinCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertFort Benning & the Maneuver Center of Excellence · Army maneuver programs
Maritime Systems
As Vice President for Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare, Kevin advises clients on maritime market strategy and capture, drawing on his extensive experience serving in Navy acquisition leadership positions across these portfolios.
- Commander, Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers (2020-2023)
- Program Manager, Surface Ship Modernization (PMS 407) (2016-2020)
- Fleet Introduction Program Manager, Aegis Ashore in PEO IWS (2015-2016)
- Commanding Officer, USS BARRY (DDG 52) (2011-2012)
Jim has been at Cypress since April 2018 providing client support in all facets of program capture, business intelligence regarding program opportunities, assisting in deciphering the intricacies of DoD budgeting and developing engagement strategies with DoN and Congressional offices.
- ADCNO (Capabilities & Resources), N8B
- Deputy Director, Warfare Integration, N8FB
- Director, Warfighting Requirements, N70
- Commanding Officer, CG-57
- Branch Head, Navy Program Planning, N801
- Commanding Officer, DDG-75
As Director for Undersea & Submarine Programs, John leads capture teams and client strategy across the Navy and NAVSEA, with twelve Navy budget submissions and a special-operations undersea program office behind him.
- Strategic Advisor & Business Development Consultant, Cypress International (2018–Present)
- OSD/NAVSEA Submarine Warfare Liaison & Portfolio Advisor
- Major Program Manager, NAVSEA Undersea & Special Operations Programs
- Advanced Technology Program Manager, NAVSEA PMS 394 – Submarine & Seabed Warfare Programs
- Commanding Officer, USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)
As Director for Marine Corps & Expeditionary Programs, Wendell advises clients on various topics that span from amphibious combat vehicles to directed energy technologies. His experience is based on a 31-year Marine Corps career that included over 20 years as a Ground Acquisition Officer and service as a Deputy and PM of a Major Defense Acquisition Program.
- Director Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office (JIFCO) - 2018-2023
- DPM and Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA), PEO Land Sys - 2013-2018
- Program Manager Tank Systems, MARCORSYSCOM - 2006-2010
As Director for Naval Aviation Programs, Pat helps clients navigate Navy budgets and requirements from a career that included programming the $51B OPNAV N98 aviation portfolio.
- Programming, Budget, and Finance Director for OPNAV N98, Director of Air Warfare (2023-2026)
- Rotary Aircraft Branch Head, OPNAV N98 (2021-2023)
- Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) Requirements Officer (2021-2023)
- MH-60S Requirements Officer (2021-2023)
- MQ-8 Requirements Officer (2021-2022)
- Commanding Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron ELEVEN [HSC-11] (2019-2021)
- Senior Assistant / Policy Advisor, Defense Technology Security Administration (2015-2017)
- Jamie FoggoAdm., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertJoint & coalition warfare · NATO operations
- Bob GirrierRear Adm., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertINDOPACOM strategy · Autonomous systems
- Bruce LindseyVice Adm., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertNaval & joint operations · STRATCOM
- Scott SwiftAdm., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertNational security strategy · Naval operations
- Jason VanderhadenMaster Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertU.S. Coast Guard & DHS programs · Maritime homeland security
- Jack VogtSubject Matter ExpertCoast Guard programs & maritime aviation · Homeland security & crisis management
AI, Startups & Emerging Technologies
As Director for Space Systems & Technology, Brad guides clients through space acquisition, budgets, and policy after running resource planning at Space Force headquarters and covering the defense appropriations committees in Air Force Legislative Affairs.
- Deputy Director, Plans and Programs, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Director, Strategic Resource Planning, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Deputy Director, Space Policy Engagement, OUSD (Policy)
- Principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
Max supports the staff at Cypress through efforts to integrate the latest Artificial Intelligence technology into the firm's internal workflows. As part of the research team, Max provides the Cypress staff with accurate and thorough open-source competitive intelligence research. His expertise with emerging digital technologies and knowledge of the tech industry enable him to advise software and technology firms on both technical and strategic matters.
Jim Travis is the Vice President for Air Force Programs, where he leads growth, strategy, and client delivery across the Department of the Air Force portfolio.
- HAF/AFWIC - Air Force Warfighter Integration Capability [now A57 AF Futures] (2018-2019)
- HAF/A8XC - Combat Forces Panel Chair [Fighter / Weapons Budgets] (2015-2018)
- Various operational flying and leadership positions in USAF & USAFR (1989-2015)
As Director for C4I Programs, Chuck advises clients on market penetration and growth strategy in DoD communications, after Pentagon years managing Army network budgets and almost two decades consulting to the defense industry.
- Joint Staff J8, FCB, JROC. 2007-2009
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2004-2006 Iraq
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2003-2004 Afghanistan
- Army G8 1999-2003
- Army Signal 1990-2009
- Army Infantry 1984-1990
As Director for Undersea & Submarine Programs, John leads capture teams and client strategy across the Navy and NAVSEA, with twelve Navy budget submissions and a special-operations undersea program office behind him.
- Strategic Advisor & Business Development Consultant, Cypress International (2018–Present)
- OSD/NAVSEA Submarine Warfare Liaison & Portfolio Advisor
- Major Program Manager, NAVSEA Undersea & Special Operations Programs
- Advanced Technology Program Manager, NAVSEA PMS 394 – Submarine & Seabed Warfare Programs
- Commanding Officer, USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)
Budgets, Acquisition & Strategy
As Director for Program Requirements & Resources, Clay guides clients through the Department of War and Army requirements and the PPBE processes, which he helped run both in the Army G-8 and at OSW Policy.
- Chief of Staff, Force Development Directorate, Army G-8 (2023-2024)
- Senior Army Advisor, Strategy & Force Development, USW for Policy (2021-2023)
- Chief, Programs & Priorities Division, Force Development Directorate, Army G8 (2018-2021)
- Chief, Functional Capabilities Branch, G-3, U.S. Army Forces Command (2017-2018)
- Chief, Force Integration Branch, Army G-3 (2014-2016)
- Executive Officer, Force Development Directorate, Army G-8 (2012-2014)
- Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Army (2010-2011)
- Armor and Cavalry Officer (1996-2006)
Jim has been at Cypress since April 2018 providing client support in all facets of program capture, business intelligence regarding program opportunities, assisting in deciphering the intricacies of DoD budgeting and developing engagement strategies with DoN and Congressional offices.
- ADCNO (Capabilities & Resources), N8B
- Deputy Director, Warfare Integration, N8FB
- Director, Warfighting Requirements, N70
- Commanding Officer, CG-57
- Branch Head, Navy Program Planning, N801
- Commanding Officer, DDG-75
John Wason is the President and COO of Cypress International. Mr. Wason helps clients navigate the intersection of congressional priorities, Pentagon policy, and defense acquisition, drawing on 38 years of experience as both a senior congressional staffer and Army acquisition officer.
- Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Deputy Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Professional Staff Member, House Armed Services Committee, Tactical Air and Land Forces subcommittee
- Field Artillery and Acquisition officer, U.S. Army, 20 years
As Vice President for Homeland Defense & Business Systems, Dave advises clients across Marine Corps programs and the Department of Homeland Security, having run the joint MRAP vehicle program, its M-ATV source selection, before running hundreds of CBP's IT systems as a Senior Executive Service.
- Executive Director, Border Enforcement & Management Systems Directorate, OIT, CBP
- Acting Executive Director, Passenger Systems Program Directorate, OIT, CBP
- Program Manager, GCSS-Marine Corps, MC Systems Command, Quantico
- Program Manager, Joint MRAP Vehicle Program, Quantico
- Program Manager, Infantry Weapons, MC Systems Command, Quantico
As Vice President for Missile Defense & C4I, Dan advises clients on market entry and growth strategy, drawing on a career as an Army Program Executive Officer and the Missile Defense Agency's Director for Test.
- Director for Ballistic Missile Defense Test, Missile Defense Agency (2016-2018)
- Deputy Commanding General, CSTC-Afghanistan (2015-2016)
- Program Executive Office, Command, Control, Communications (Tactical) (Army) (2014-2015)
- Senior Mission Commander, Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, Ma (2012-2014)
- Deputy Commanding General, US Army RDECOM (2012-2014)
- Army System of System Integrator (SOSI) (2010-2012)
- Program Manager, Joint Tactical Radio Systems, Ground Domain (2006-2010)
Jim Travis is the Vice President for Air Force Programs, where he leads growth, strategy, and client delivery across the Department of the Air Force portfolio.
- HAF/AFWIC - Air Force Warfighter Integration Capability [now A57 AF Futures] (2018-2019)
- HAF/A8XC - Combat Forces Panel Chair [Fighter / Weapons Budgets] (2015-2018)
- Various operational flying and leadership positions in USAF & USAFR (1989-2015)
As Director for Space Systems & Technology, Brad guides clients through space acquisition, budgets, and policy after running resource planning at Space Force headquarters and covering the defense appropriations committees in Air Force Legislative Affairs.
- Deputy Director, Plans and Programs, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Director, Strategic Resource Planning, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Deputy Director, Space Policy Engagement, OUSD (Policy)
- Principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
As Director for Air & Space Force Analysis, George supports client business development and capture teams with the force-structure and acquisition analysis he led as Military Deputy Director of SAF Studies and Analysis.
- Military Deputy Director, Secretary of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis, Pentagon, 23 Jul-25 Dec
- Wing Commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait, 22 Jul-23 Jun
- Director of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, Ramstein AB, Germany 21 Jul-22 Jul
- Group Commander, 721st Air Mobility Operations Group, Ramstein AB, Germany, 19 Jul-21 Jul
- Deputy Director, Revitalizing Squadrons, Air Force Strategic Integration Group, Office of the Air Force Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington D.C., 18 May-19 Jul
- Deputy, Global Mobility Division, HAF/A3, Pentagon, Washington D.C, 16 Jun-16 Sep
- Commander, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey, 14 Jun-16 Jun
- Deputy, Intermodal Programs Division, USTRANSCOM ERC, Scott AFB, Ill., 13 Sep-14 Jun,
- Deputy, Operations Integration Division, USTRANSCOM J3, Scot AFB, Ill., 12 Jul -13 Sep
- Director of Operations, 571st Global Mobility Sq., Travis AFB, Calif., 10 Jul-12 Jul
- Presidential Advance Agent for Air Force One; 314 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 07 Mar-09 Jun
- Chief, Command Post; 19 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 08 Jun -09 Jun
- Chief Evaluator Navigator; 43 OG, Pope AFB, N.C., 05 Apr-06 May,
Michael principally supports client interests across the ground combat, tactical wheeled, and autonomous vehicle areas, bringing more than 20 years of civilian and military national security enterprise experience. His experience includes strategic nuclear and missile defense policy; operational & strategic intelligence analysis; operational air battle management planning; corporate and media communications; organizational strategy; Congressional affairs and budget analysis; and major ground system acquisition. Michael also continues an active military career, serving at the rank of Colonel in the Michigan Air National Guard.
- Commander, 217th Air Operations Group
- Commander, 217th Air Intelligence Squadron
- Assistant Program Executive Officer, U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support
- Chief, Senior Leader Engagement, U.S. Strategic Command
As Director for FVL Technologies, Dan has over 40 years of military and civilian national security service. He advises clients across Army aviation, vertical lift and uncrewed aircraft systems and has over a decade of experience directing Army Aviation Programs at Lockheed Martin on top of 29 years of Army service.
As Director for C4I Programs, Chuck advises clients on market penetration and growth strategy in DoD communications, after Pentagon years managing Army network budgets and almost two decades consulting to the defense industry.
- Joint Staff J8, FCB, JROC. 2007-2009
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2004-2006 Iraq
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2003-2004 Afghanistan
- Army G8 1999-2003
- Army Signal 1990-2009
- Army Infantry 1984-1990
As Director for Marine Corps & Expeditionary Programs, Wendell advises clients on various topics that span from amphibious combat vehicles to directed energy technologies. His experience is based on a 31-year Marine Corps career that included over 20 years as a Ground Acquisition Officer and service as a Deputy and PM of a Major Defense Acquisition Program.
- Director Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office (JIFCO) - 2018-2023
- DPM and Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA), PEO Land Sys - 2013-2018
- Program Manager Tank Systems, MARCORSYSCOM - 2006-2010
As Director for Naval Aviation Programs, Pat helps clients navigate Navy budgets and requirements from a career that included programming the $51B OPNAV N98 aviation portfolio.
- Programming, Budget, and Finance Director for OPNAV N98, Director of Air Warfare (2023-2026)
- Rotary Aircraft Branch Head, OPNAV N98 (2021-2023)
- Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) Requirements Officer (2021-2023)
- MH-60S Requirements Officer (2021-2023)
- MQ-8 Requirements Officer (2021-2022)
- Commanding Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron ELEVEN [HSC-11] (2019-2021)
- Senior Assistant / Policy Advisor, Defense Technology Security Administration (2015-2017)
As Director for Undersea & Submarine Programs, John leads capture teams and client strategy across the Navy and NAVSEA, with twelve Navy budget submissions and a special-operations undersea program office behind him.
- Strategic Advisor & Business Development Consultant, Cypress International (2018–Present)
- OSD/NAVSEA Submarine Warfare Liaison & Portfolio Advisor
- Major Program Manager, NAVSEA Undersea & Special Operations Programs
- Advanced Technology Program Manager, NAVSEA PMS 394 – Submarine & Seabed Warfare Programs
- Commanding Officer, USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)
Alex oversees defense market intelligence and analytics at Cypress, organizing business analysis functions and executing strategic-level market assessments. As well, he supports Cypress leadership with internal operations and industrial security.
Megan leads Cypress's competitive intelligence and market assessment work, combining federal funding, contract, and program data with open-source research to support operational due diligence and client decision-making. She maintains the firm's standards for research methodology and sourcing, ensuring every claim in a client deliverable traces back to a primary source.
- Tex AllesMaj. Gen., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertU.S. Secret Service · DHS management, acquisition & budget · Customs & Border Protection
Dave ArmourLt. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertHomeland security · Congressional matters- Chris AthearnCol., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertAir Force weapons acquisition & program management · Contract management & industrial oversight (DCMA)
Bob CunninghamCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertFire support · Tactical missiles- John DanielsSenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertPOM process · Acquisition funding
- Bill HixMaj. Gen., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy programs · Strategic communications
- Gary MartinSubject Matter ExpertArmy tactical network programs (PEO C3T) · CECOM & C5ISR engineering
- Katrina McFarlandSubject Matter ExpertAcquisition (all services) · S&T and T&E
- LaToya SmithLt. Col., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertDoD PPBE & financial management · Budget analysis & decision support
- Don TisonSenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy programs · Financial management
Logistics, Energy & Sustainment
As Vice President for DoD/Federal Logistics, Supply Chain & Energy, Guy advises clients across the defense logistics and energy market he helped run as DLA's Deputy Director of Operations.
- Defense Logistics Agency, Deputy J3/Operations
- Defense Logistics Agency, Energy Deputy Commander
- Defense Logistics Agency, J31 - Customer Relationship Management
- Defense Logistics Agency, J43 - Internal Business Processes
- US Forces Command, Deputy G4
- US Forces Afghanistan, Civilian Deputy to the Deputy CG for Support
- National Defense University, Center for Joint & Strategic Logistics, Senior Research Fellow
- Chief of Staff of the Army, Director of the CSA Coordination Group
As Director for Air & Space Force Analysis, George supports client business development and capture teams with the force-structure and acquisition analysis he led as Military Deputy Director of SAF Studies and Analysis.
- Military Deputy Director, Secretary of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis, Pentagon, 23 Jul-25 Dec
- Wing Commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait, 22 Jul-23 Jun
- Director of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, Ramstein AB, Germany 21 Jul-22 Jul
- Group Commander, 721st Air Mobility Operations Group, Ramstein AB, Germany, 19 Jul-21 Jul
- Deputy Director, Revitalizing Squadrons, Air Force Strategic Integration Group, Office of the Air Force Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington D.C., 18 May-19 Jul
- Deputy, Global Mobility Division, HAF/A3, Pentagon, Washington D.C, 16 Jun-16 Sep
- Commander, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey, 14 Jun-16 Jun
- Deputy, Intermodal Programs Division, USTRANSCOM ERC, Scott AFB, Ill., 13 Sep-14 Jun,
- Deputy, Operations Integration Division, USTRANSCOM J3, Scot AFB, Ill., 12 Jul -13 Sep
- Director of Operations, 571st Global Mobility Sq., Travis AFB, Calif., 10 Jul-12 Jul
- Presidential Advance Agent for Air Force One; 314 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 07 Mar-09 Jun
- Chief, Command Post; 19 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 08 Jun -09 Jun
- Chief Evaluator Navigator; 43 OG, Pope AFB, N.C., 05 Apr-06 May,
As Director for Army Programs, Energy, Critical Infrastructure & Installations, Brett helps clients align their offerings with the investment priorities he shaped validating requirements on the Joint Staff and directing the Army's installations and energy strategy.
As Director for Undersea & Submarine Programs, John leads capture teams and client strategy across the Navy and NAVSEA, with twelve Navy budget submissions and a special-operations undersea program office behind him.
- Strategic Advisor & Business Development Consultant, Cypress International (2018–Present)
- OSD/NAVSEA Submarine Warfare Liaison & Portfolio Advisor
- Major Program Manager, NAVSEA Undersea & Special Operations Programs
- Advanced Technology Program Manager, NAVSEA PMS 394 – Submarine & Seabed Warfare Programs
- Commanding Officer, USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)
- Andy BuschLt. Gen., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertJoint logistics & defense supply · Air Force acquisition & logistics
- Mark ColleySenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy sustainment & supply chain (TACOM ILSC) · Combat & tactical vehicle sustainment · Organic industrial base modernization
- Ed DormanMaj. Gen., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertLifecycle sustainment & product support · Strategic business planning
- John KemMaj. Gen., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertJoint & coalition infrastructure & engineering · Strategic planning & senior education
- Chris LowmanSubject Matter ExpertDoD maintenance & sustainment · Regional sustainment framework
- Sharon McKiernanCol., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertMilitary healthcare · Readiness
- Gus PernaGen., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertGlobal supply chain & sustainment · Materiel readiness & installation management
- Dee ReardonSenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertDefense logistics & supply chain management · Installations & mission support
Intelligence & Space
As Vice President for Missile Defense & C4I, Dan advises clients on market entry and growth strategy, drawing on a career as an Army Program Executive Officer and the Missile Defense Agency's Director for Test.
- Director for Ballistic Missile Defense Test, Missile Defense Agency (2016-2018)
- Deputy Commanding General, CSTC-Afghanistan (2015-2016)
- Program Executive Office, Command, Control, Communications (Tactical) (Army) (2014-2015)
- Senior Mission Commander, Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, Ma (2012-2014)
- Deputy Commanding General, US Army RDECOM (2012-2014)
- Army System of System Integrator (SOSI) (2010-2012)
- Program Manager, Joint Tactical Radio Systems, Ground Domain (2006-2010)
As Director for Space Systems & Technology, Brad guides clients through space acquisition, budgets, and policy after running resource planning at Space Force headquarters and covering the defense appropriations committees in Air Force Legislative Affairs.
- Deputy Director, Plans and Programs, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Director, Strategic Resource Planning, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Deputy Director, Space Policy Engagement, OUSD (Policy)
- Principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
Michael principally supports client interests across the ground combat, tactical wheeled, and autonomous vehicle areas, bringing more than 20 years of civilian and military national security enterprise experience. His experience includes strategic nuclear and missile defense policy; operational & strategic intelligence analysis; operational air battle management planning; corporate and media communications; organizational strategy; Congressional affairs and budget analysis; and major ground system acquisition. Michael also continues an active military career, serving at the rank of Colonel in the Michigan Air National Guard.
- Commander, 217th Air Operations Group
- Commander, 217th Air Intelligence Squadron
- Assistant Program Executive Officer, U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support
- Chief, Senior Leader Engagement, U.S. Strategic Command
As Director for Warrior Programs & Special Operations, Billy brings clients three decades of Army special operations and acquisition leadership, most recently as ASAALT's Senior Enlisted Advisor.
- Joanne IshamSubject Matter ExpertIntelligence operations · Science & technology
Finance/M&A
As Managing Director of Cypress Global Strategies, Peter leads the firm's activities associated with Mergers & Acquisition Due Diligence, inorganic growth and strategy development, new technology incubation, and international brokering activities after previously serving as a U.S. Army Program Executive Officer (PEO) and as President & COO of Cypress.
- Program Executive Officer, U.S. Army
- Deputy Commander, NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan
- Managing Director, Cypress Global Strategies
- President and Chief Operating Officer, Cypress International
Megan leads Cypress's competitive intelligence and market assessment work, combining federal funding, contract, and program data with open-source research to support operational due diligence and client decision-making. She maintains the firm's standards for research methodology and sourcing, ensuring every claim in a client deliverable traces back to a primary source.
Alex oversees defense market intelligence and analytics at Cypress, organizing business analysis functions and executing strategic-level market assessments. As well, he supports Cypress leadership with internal operations and industrial security.
As Director for Space Systems & Technology, Brad guides clients through space acquisition, budgets, and policy after running resource planning at Space Force headquarters and covering the defense appropriations committees in Air Force Legislative Affairs.
- Deputy Director, Plans and Programs, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Director, Strategic Resource Planning, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Deputy Director, Space Policy Engagement, OUSD (Policy)
- Principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
As Director for C4I Programs, Chuck advises clients on market penetration and growth strategy in DoD communications, after Pentagon years managing Army network budgets and almost two decades consulting to the defense industry.
- Joint Staff J8, FCB, JROC. 2007-2009
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2004-2006 Iraq
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2003-2004 Afghanistan
- Army G8 1999-2003
- Army Signal 1990-2009
- Army Infantry 1984-1990
Geopolitics & International Affairs
As Managing Director of Cypress Global Strategies, Peter leads the firm's activities associated with Mergers & Acquisition Due Diligence, inorganic growth and strategy development, new technology incubation, and international brokering activities after previously serving as a U.S. Army Program Executive Officer (PEO) and as President & COO of Cypress.
- Program Executive Officer, U.S. Army
- Deputy Commander, NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan
- Managing Director, Cypress Global Strategies
- President and Chief Operating Officer, Cypress International
John Wason is the President and COO of Cypress International. Mr. Wason helps clients navigate the intersection of congressional priorities, Pentagon policy, and defense acquisition, drawing on 38 years of experience as both a senior congressional staffer and Army acquisition officer.
- Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Deputy Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Professional Staff Member, House Armed Services Committee, Tactical Air and Land Forces subcommittee
- Field Artillery and Acquisition officer, U.S. Army, 20 years
Michael principally supports client interests across the ground combat, tactical wheeled, and autonomous vehicle areas, bringing more than 20 years of civilian and military national security enterprise experience. His experience includes strategic nuclear and missile defense policy; operational & strategic intelligence analysis; operational air battle management planning; corporate and media communications; organizational strategy; Congressional affairs and budget analysis; and major ground system acquisition. Michael also continues an active military career, serving at the rank of Colonel in the Michigan Air National Guard.
- Commander, 217th Air Operations Group
- Commander, 217th Air Intelligence Squadron
- Assistant Program Executive Officer, U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support
- Chief, Senior Leader Engagement, U.S. Strategic Command
Legislative and Government Affairs
John Wason is the President and COO of Cypress International. Mr. Wason helps clients navigate the intersection of congressional priorities, Pentagon policy, and defense acquisition, drawing on 38 years of experience as both a senior congressional staffer and Army acquisition officer.
- Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Deputy Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Professional Staff Member, House Armed Services Committee, Tactical Air and Land Forces subcommittee
- Field Artillery and Acquisition officer, U.S. Army, 20 years
As Director for Space Systems & Technology, Brad guides clients through space acquisition, budgets, and policy after running resource planning at Space Force headquarters and covering the defense appropriations committees in Air Force Legislative Affairs.
- Deputy Director, Plans and Programs, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Director, Strategic Resource Planning, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Deputy Director, Space Policy Engagement, OUSD (Policy)
- Principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
Jim Travis is the Vice President for Air Force Programs, where he leads growth, strategy, and client delivery across the Department of the Air Force portfolio.
- HAF/AFWIC - Air Force Warfighter Integration Capability [now A57 AF Futures] (2018-2019)
- HAF/A8XC - Combat Forces Panel Chair [Fighter / Weapons Budgets] (2015-2018)
- Various operational flying and leadership positions in USAF & USAFR (1989-2015)
Michael principally supports client interests across the ground combat, tactical wheeled, and autonomous vehicle areas, bringing more than 20 years of civilian and military national security enterprise experience. His experience includes strategic nuclear and missile defense policy; operational & strategic intelligence analysis; operational air battle management planning; corporate and media communications; organizational strategy; Congressional affairs and budget analysis; and major ground system acquisition. Michael also continues an active military career, serving at the rank of Colonel in the Michigan Air National Guard.
- Commander, 217th Air Operations Group
- Commander, 217th Air Intelligence Squadron
- Assistant Program Executive Officer, U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support
- Chief, Senior Leader Engagement, U.S. Strategic Command
As Director for Program Requirements & Resources, Clay guides clients through the Department of War and Army requirements and the PPBE processes, which he helped run both in the Army G-8 and at OSW Policy.
- Chief of Staff, Force Development Directorate, Army G-8 (2023-2024)
- Senior Army Advisor, Strategy & Force Development, USW for Policy (2021-2023)
- Chief, Programs & Priorities Division, Force Development Directorate, Army G8 (2018-2021)
- Chief, Functional Capabilities Branch, G-3, U.S. Army Forces Command (2017-2018)
- Chief, Force Integration Branch, Army G-3 (2014-2016)
- Executive Officer, Force Development Directorate, Army G-8 (2012-2014)
- Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Army (2010-2011)
- Armor and Cavalry Officer (1996-2006)
Dave ArmourLt. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertHomeland security · Congressional matters- Jon JensenLt. Gen., Army National Guard (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertArmy National Guard · National Guard Bureau & state adjutant general
Business Intelligence & Analytics
Alex oversees defense market intelligence and analytics at Cypress, organizing business analysis functions and executing strategic-level market assessments. As well, he supports Cypress leadership with internal operations and industrial security.
Megan leads Cypress's competitive intelligence and market assessment work, combining federal funding, contract, and program data with open-source research to support operational due diligence and client decision-making. She maintains the firm's standards for research methodology and sourcing, ensuring every claim in a client deliverable traces back to a primary source.
Max supports the staff at Cypress through efforts to integrate the latest Artificial Intelligence technology into the firm's internal workflows. As part of the research team, Max provides the Cypress staff with accurate and thorough open-source competitive intelligence research. His expertise with emerging digital technologies and knowledge of the tech industry enable him to advise software and technology firms on both technical and strategic matters.
Jim Travis is the Vice President for Air Force Programs, where he leads growth, strategy, and client delivery across the Department of the Air Force portfolio.
- HAF/AFWIC - Air Force Warfighter Integration Capability [now A57 AF Futures] (2018-2019)
- HAF/A8XC - Combat Forces Panel Chair [Fighter / Weapons Budgets] (2015-2018)
- Various operational flying and leadership positions in USAF & USAFR (1989-2015)
As Director for Space Systems & Technology, Brad guides clients through space acquisition, budgets, and policy after running resource planning at Space Force headquarters and covering the defense appropriations committees in Air Force Legislative Affairs.
- Deputy Director, Plans and Programs, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Director, Strategic Resource Planning, HQ U.S. Space Force
- Deputy Director, Space Policy Engagement, OUSD (Policy)
- Principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
As Director for Air & Space Force Analysis, George supports client business development and capture teams with the force-structure and acquisition analysis he led as Military Deputy Director of SAF Studies and Analysis.
- Military Deputy Director, Secretary of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis, Pentagon, 23 Jul-25 Dec
- Wing Commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait, 22 Jul-23 Jun
- Director of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, Ramstein AB, Germany 21 Jul-22 Jul
- Group Commander, 721st Air Mobility Operations Group, Ramstein AB, Germany, 19 Jul-21 Jul
- Deputy Director, Revitalizing Squadrons, Air Force Strategic Integration Group, Office of the Air Force Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington D.C., 18 May-19 Jul
- Deputy, Global Mobility Division, HAF/A3, Pentagon, Washington D.C, 16 Jun-16 Sep
- Commander, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey, 14 Jun-16 Jun
- Deputy, Intermodal Programs Division, USTRANSCOM ERC, Scott AFB, Ill., 13 Sep-14 Jun,
- Deputy, Operations Integration Division, USTRANSCOM J3, Scot AFB, Ill., 12 Jul -13 Sep
- Director of Operations, 571st Global Mobility Sq., Travis AFB, Calif., 10 Jul-12 Jul
- Presidential Advance Agent for Air Force One; 314 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 07 Mar-09 Jun
- Chief, Command Post; 19 AW, Little Rock AFB, Ark., 08 Jun -09 Jun
- Chief Evaluator Navigator; 43 OG, Pope AFB, N.C., 05 Apr-06 May,
As Director for C4I Programs, Chuck advises clients on market penetration and growth strategy in DoD communications, after Pentagon years managing Army network budgets and almost two decades consulting to the defense industry.
- Joint Staff J8, FCB, JROC. 2007-2009
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2004-2006 Iraq
- Commander 327th Sig Bn (ABN) 2003-2004 Afghanistan
- Army G8 1999-2003
- Army Signal 1990-2009
- Army Infantry 1984-1990
Business Operations & Administration Team
As CFO, Mindy oversees the firm's finances and business operations, including accounting, contract administration, and human resources. She has been with Cypress for more than three decades.
As Vice President for Fires & Operations, Brian advises clients on market strategy and capture across fires and air and missile defense, the portfolios where he served as the Army's modernization proponent.
- Deputy Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps (2018-2019)
- Commander, Fires Center of Excellence (2016-2017)
- Commander, 1st Army Division East
- Deputy Commander, Operations, 8th US Army
- Deputy Commander, 82nd Airborne Division
Alex oversees defense market intelligence and analytics at Cypress, organizing business analysis functions and executing strategic-level market assessments. As well, he supports Cypress leadership with internal operations and industrial security.
Camden supports the staff at Cypress by assisting contract, invoicing, and pricing processes that enable the firm to operate efficiently and compliantly.
Presence where the decisions happen.
Cypress field representatives sit at major defense hubs nationwide, keeping clients close to the commands and program offices that matter.

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