March 31, 2026 — Huntsville, AL — Summit 7, a leading provider of managed security, IT, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), is supporting its growth with four new members of its executive leadership team: VP of Managed Services, VP of Finance, VP of Federal & Cleared Services, and VP of Technology & Innovation.
“These promotions and hires mark a substantial time of growth in Summit 7’s evolution,” Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7, said. “Each of these leaders have distinguished themselves through years of accomplishment in their areas of expertise and are dedicated to delivering the best possible service to our clients.”
Kevin Boucher was promoted internally to VP of Technology & Innovation. This role is new to Summit 7’s leadership structure, highlighting a strategic investment in operational efficiency and a commitment to customer service. He now leads Summit 7’s efforts to advance internal technological capabilities and foster innovation across the company’s solutions.
Shane Shipley was promoted internally to VP of Federal & Cleared Services where he will drive initiatives serving federal and cleared clients, which is a rapidly growing portion of Summit 7’s customer base.
Armando Ordonez was hired on as VP of Managed Services. Ordonez leads Summit 7’s managed service teams, ensuring high-quality support for Guardian, Vigilance, and Commander clients. These managed service offerings act as extensions to client IT, cybersecurity, and compliance teams, with a specialty of guiding them through the complexities of CMMC compliance.
Amanda Patterson was hired on as Summit 7’s VP of Finance where she will build long-term financial plans and oversee day-to-day accounting practices.
During this time of rapid growth, Summit 7 continues to invest in fostering a culture of internal advancement and excellence to best serve the DIB.
To join the Summit 7 team, go to: https://www.summit7.us/careers.
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 DIB.