Our Team

One relationship. The whole team.

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.

45+ senior leaders from every service and agency
5 decades of institutional knowledge
A team tailored to your portfolio and needs
Field reps at 16 key sites across the continental U.S.
  • John Wason
    President & COO

    John Wason

    Prior Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services

    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.

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  • Peter N. Fuller
    Managing Director, Cypress Global Strategies

    Peter 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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  • Mindy Gilbert
    CFO

    Mindy Gilbert

    At Cypress since 1992

    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.

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A bench that covers the whole Department.

Army

  • 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

Navy & Marine Corps

  • Mark ConverseCapt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertNavy & USMC aviation · Airborne EW
  • 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
  • Mike MurphyCapt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertNavy IT programs · Test & evaluation
  • Dee ReardonSenior Executive Service (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertDefense logistics & supply chain management · Installations & mission support
  • Scott SwiftAdm., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Subject Matter ExpertNational security strategy · Naval operations

Air & Space Forces

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Budgets, Acquisition & Strategy

  • 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

  • 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

  • Joanne IshamSubject Matter ExpertIntelligence operations · Science & technology

Finance/M&A

Geopolitics & International Affairs

Legislative and Government Affairs

  • 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

Business Operations & Administration Team

On-Site Field Representatives

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.

Map of the United States with globe markers at the defense hubs where Cypress field representatives are based, and a larger globe at the firm's headquarters in the Washington, D.C. area.
Field Representative Sites

Wright-Patterson AFB · Detroit Arsenal · Hanscom AFB · Picatinny · Aberdeen · Pax River · Quantico · Charleston · Ft. Eisenhower · Ft. Moore · Orlando · Tampa · Eglin AFB · San Antonio · Huntsville · San Diego