About Summit 7
WHAT WE DO
We Protect the American Dream.
Summit 7 is the trusted partner for DoD 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 CMMC requirements—so you can keep doing your part for the country.
Certified. Proven. Trusted.
- Certified – Rely on us with confidence. We’re one of the first organizations in the nation to receive dual CMMC Level 2 certifications, both as an MSP / MSSP and a business.
- Proven – Save time and effort by inheriting our compliance. Our solutions simplify your assessment and reduce scope.
- Trusted – Join over 1,000 DoD contractors who count on Summit 7. Supporting government contractors isn’t part of what we do—it’s our specialty.
Built for the Defense Industry
Unlike generalist MSPs, Summit 7 focuses exclusively on serving the DIB. Our solutions are tailor-made for the challenges contractors face when handling CUI, ITAR, EAR, and other sensitive data.
We never outsource our services. Our entire support team is U.S.-based and US Citizens, meeting the strictest requirements for secure operations and protecting export-controlled data.
With our Guardian MSP and Vigilance MSSP services, you'll get continuous coverage that keeps you aligned with all NIST SP 800-171 controls—without drowning in complexity.
Protecting the American Dream
Cyber attacks pose significant threats to our defense infrastructure and the American Dream. At Summit 7, we're dedicated to providing cybersecurity solutions that safeguard the systems and data our warfighters and defense contractors rely on.
Headquartered in the "Rocket City" – Huntsville, Alabama – we carry a deep conviction that what we do matters to our community and to our nation, both now and for future generations.
Meet Our Amazing Team

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Jason Batchelor
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VP OF CYBERSECURITY COMPLIANCE
Joy Beland

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Scott Edwards

VP OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Michelle Gudgen

CHIEF CYBERSECURITY EVANGELIST
Jacob Horne

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Vince Lombardo

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
Darron Makrokanis

VP OF MANAGED SERVICES
Sam Marksberry

VP OF CLASSIFIED DELIVERY
Curt Nare

VP OF SALES
Joe Nestor

VP OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Ashlee Simmons

VP OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Paul Smelser
We equip DoD contractors to grow through advanced cybersecurity and compliance.
The Summit 7 Advantage
Let our award-winning team of experts show you why we're the proven cybersecurity partner for defense contractors.


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SUMMIT 7
Company History
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'08Summit 7 Founded
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'09Established as a Microsoft Partner Company
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'13Certified SDVOSB
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'16Microsoft Managed Partner and Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Provider
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'17Admitted to the Microsoft AOSG Program
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'20Current Headquarters
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'20Microsoft US Partner Award Winner - Security and Compliance
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'22Microsoft US Partner Award Winner - Compliance
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'23Acquisition of CSW Systems
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'23Azure Expert MSP Designation
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'24Admitted to Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)
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'25Achieved Dual CMMC Level 2 Assessment Certifications