About Summit 7

We Protect the American Dream

The Summit 7 Difference

Protecting the American Dream

7 Microsoft advanced specializations

Largest team of certified experts in the DIB

100/100 passed client CMMC L2 assessments

Over 725+ successful CMMC implementations

Summit 7 is the trusted partner for Department of War (DoW) contractors for cybersecurity, compliance, and managed services, with the largest team of certified experts in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

We help defense contractors, like you, secure their information systems and meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, so that you can keep doing your part for the country.

Who We Serve

Built for the Defense Industry

Unlike generalist Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Summit 7 focuses exclusively on serving the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Our solutions are tailor-made for the challenges contractors face when handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), (International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and other sensitive data.

We never outsource our services. Our entire support team is U.S. based with U.S. citizens, meeting the strictest requirements for secure operations and protecting export-controlled data.

With our Guardian MSP, Vigilance Managed Service Security Provider (MSSP), and Commander Managed Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) services, you will get continuous coverage that keeps you aligned with all National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-171 controls, without drowning in complexity.

We protect the American Dream by securing the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), ensuring the organizations that support our nation’s Warfighter can operate with confidence, resilience, and uncompromising security.

Our mission is rooted in the belief that national security begins long before the battlefield. It starts with the contractors, innovators, and suppliers who handle the sensitive information that keeps the United States strong.

By fortifying their environments and elevating their cybersecurity posture, we help safeguard not only critical data but the future opportunities, freedoms, and prosperity that the American Dream represents.

Summit 7 is built on a set of core values that guide every engagement, every partnership, and every decision we make as we work to secure the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Accountability, owning our commitments and delivering with precision.

We lead with Honesty and Integrity, ensuring trust is never compromised.

Our culture is driven by Discipline and Determination, pushing us to solve complex challenges with clarity and purpose.

We embrace Innovation to stay ahead of evolving threats, and we rely on Teamwork to bring out the best in one another and in the organizations we serve.

Above all, we operate with Charity and Thanksgiving, recognizing the responsibility and privilege of protecting those who protect the American Dream.

What Sets Us Apart

Certified. Proven. Trusted.

100+

Clients That Have Passed Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Assessments

350+

Employees, All U.S. Citizens

725+

CMMC Level 2 Implementations

1,400+

Clients in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)

Certified

Industry‑leading expertise.

Our team holds the industry’s most rigorous Microsoft and cybersecurity certifications, ensuring unmatched expertise in securing the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Proven

Years of results that stand.

We deliver measurable results for organizations across the DIB, backed by over a decade of successful implementations in highly-regulated environments.

Trusted

Security you can count on.

Thousands of defense contractors rely on Summit 7 to safeguard their most sensitive information and strengthen their compliance posture with confidence.

The Climb

Summit 7 History

Who Sets Us Apart

Meet Our Awesome Team

With over half a century of combined experience in the Defense Industry, our executive team leads the way for Summit 7 to provide unparalleled service to our customers and partners.

Scott Edwards

Chief Executive Officer

Vince Lombardo

Chief Financial Officer

Darron Makrokanis

Chief Revenue Officer

Jason Batchelor

Chief Information Officer

Bill Wilshire

Chief Delivery Officer

Jacob Horne

Chief Cybersecurity Evangelist

Joy Beland

VP of Cybersecurity Compliance

Michelle Gudgen

VP of Professional Services

Jill Mellott

VP of Human Resources

Kevin Boucher

VP of Technology and Innovation

Joe Nestor

VP of Sales & Customer Success

Ashlee Simmons

VP of Program Management
Office

Paul Smelser

VP of Product Management

Shane Shipley

VP of Federal & Cleared Services

Amanda Patterson

VP of Finance

Armando Ordonez

VP of Managed Services

Mike Taylor

VP of Marketing

Don’t just take our word for it

Trusted by 1,400+ Companies in the Defense Industrial Base



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