Senior Leaders

Chief Executive Officer

Jack Wilmer

Jack was the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity and the Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of Defense (DoD). He led expert policy, technical, program, and Defense-wide oversight on all aspects and matters related to DoD Cybersecurity. He oversaw the integration of Defense-wide programs to protect the Department’s critical infrastructure against advanced persistent threats, and assured coordination of cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures with other federal agencies, coalition partners, and industry.

Prior to this role, Jack served as the Principal Assistant Director for National Security and International Affairs for the Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP). Jack supported the whole-of-government policy coordination on national security topics, including the Nation’s nuclear weapons posture, bio/chem-threats and security, pandemic response, quantum information sciences, artificial intelligence, and national security / emergency preparedness communications infrastructure. Jack also served OSTP as a Senior Policy Advisor for Cybersecurity and IT Modernization to advance the President’s technology agenda by focusing on job creation, modernizing federal infrastructure, and protecting the Homeland.

Jack also served in various other senior level roles in the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense (DoD). These roles include serving as the Vice Director for the 1200+ person, $1B+ organization responsible for development, acquisition, and evolution of all new capabilities provided by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), leading the 275+ person, $600M+ organization responsible for all DISA’s cyber defense capabilities, and serving as the Technical Director for DHS’s cyber defense programs. Prior to his government service, Jack served 10+ years in industry in various software engineering, program management, and executive leadership roles.

Chief Operating Officer

Joel Henson

A multi-dimensional executive, Joel excels in the identification and implementation of innovative solutions that address persistent complex challenges.  Joel has a proven track record of maturing and delivering numerous innovative award-winning methodologies and technology products in support of holistic solutions.  A substantial portion of these solutions are focused on the challenges and issues of cybersecurity and related disciplines.  Joel led the assessment or development of various facets of enterprise information systems architectures, within the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Civil Agencies, as well as several foreign Governments.  Joel spans several companies in both the public and private sector to provide leadership and expertise in business operations, solutions design, business development, and talent mentorship.

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Morehouse

Mike has over 30 years of experience in the U.S. Defense, Federal and Intelligence markets. In 1987 Mike co-founded FGM, a software engineering firm that focused on delivering innovative software and IT solutions to the Federal, Defense and Intelligence communities. Mike held numerous leadership positions within FGM including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Business Officer and SVP of Corporate Development. Mike led FGM’s successful acquisition and integration of Edge Technologies’ Federal Services Division. In 2012 Mike and his partners sold FGM to Arlington Capital Partners. Mike played a key role in developing and delivering FGM’s sell strategy and, ultimately, achieving a premium valuation. Now FGM is an integral part of Novetta. After his career in Government contracting Mike spent several years advising National Capital Companies on M&A projects. As a senior advisor Mike supported several M&A transactions including leading the sale of KSH to ECS Federal in 2014 and the purchase of ACS Technologies by Optivor in 2017.

Chief Security and Risk Officer

Anita Voltz

Anita is a results-oriented, focused, high-energy leader with more than 35 years of delivering transformative technology solutions to government and commercial clients. Anita is an influential leader with excellent communication skills and a reputation for attracting high-visibility, mission-critical world-class technical talent for her clients. Anita has extensive experience building, managing, and sustaining successful IT product and service companies. She excels at strategic planning, talent identification, strategic vendor relations, and market analysis. Among her many talents, Anita is an industry expert in identity management, information assurance, data protection, and penetration/audit analysis services to program managers, system owners, and security managers of federal agencies and commercial corporations facing data and security integration challenges.

Chief Data Officer

Todd Harbour

Todd has over 30 years of government and business experience and is a recognized data expert and business leader. As a government executive, Todd was the Chief Data Officer (CDO) for New York State and CDO for the Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T) at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) where he led the development and operation of big data analytics capabilities across government. Todd also led numerous data initiatives that established rules of engagement, decision rights, and the accountabilities for the effective management of data assets. As an industry expert, Todd served as the Vice President of Federal Services for FGM for over 15 years, building the company’s Federal and international practice and helping FGM achieve a successful exit in 2012. Todd is also an Associate Director of the MIT-based International Society of Chief Data Officers and member of Data Management Association (DAMA). Todd is the author of two books and several papers on data management and data leadership including the first book on modern strategic data thinking. His latest book offers real-world recommendations to executive data leaders.

Chief Strategy Officer

Dave Ross

Before joining Core4ce, Dave served more than eight years as the Director, Analysis Support Office within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. In this role, Dave supplied pre-decisional operational analysis and helped develop department-level policies and strategies for senior-level Department of Defense officials. Before that, Dave served as Deputy Director and Chief Innovation Officer at the Analysis Support Office where he led organizational efforts to fully implement progressive corporate practices, linked to government and industry best practices, to ensure mission relevance and effectiveness.

Dave returned to government service in 2009 after serving as the Vice President for Integrated Intelligence Solutions at FGM, Incorporated, Reston, Virginia. Dave led work for the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense information operations, cyber operations communities, Department of State mine abatement initiatives, and the international humanitarian demining community.

Dave is a veteran who served as an active-duty Army infantry officer for more than 20 years. He led soldiers in light and airborne infantry units. While on active duty, his nominative assignments included serving as an Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy, as a strategic planner for the Commander, U.S. Army Pacific, and as a staff officer on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. Dave retired from active duty as the Chief for Special Technical Operations Programs and Plans in the J-39 on the Joint Staff.

President, Cyber Core

Jim Kier

Jim Kier has over 30 years of experience in the defense industry, with 20 years of experience leading the strategic planning, business growth and operations of companies focused on Cyber and Digital Modernization. As CEO of KSH Solutions, Jim’s focus was to provide cyber, enterprise and digital modernization services to the Defense Health community. Under Jim’s leadership, KSH experienced an average growth rate of 40-50% per year and grew to $60M in revenue. KSH was acquired by ECS in 2015. Prior to KSH, Jim was the President of WareOnEarth Communications, Inc. (WCI). WCI specialized in Network Security, Network Engineering and Information Assurance for the DoD. Jim developed and implemented the business strategy that secured over $500M in prime contracts which facilitated the acquisition of WCI by Secure Mission Solutions in 2009.

Senior Vice President for Strategic Growth

Amie Milan

Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Employee Care

Lynn McElhaney

Ms. McElhaney has more than 35 years experience in Human Resources and Business Leadership.  She has extensive Human Resources experience with concentrations in team management, retirement plans, compensation, benefits, and broad M&A experience, both from the aspect of being acquired and integrating acquired companies.  Over the past 10 years, Ms. McElhaney has participated in over nine acquisitions – ensuring due diligence reviews of Benefit plans and company culture are completed as well as managing the integration of acquired employees with a focus on retention. In addition to her HR roles, Ms. McElhaney spent eight years in the Accounting Department of a Government Contractor.  This Accounting experience allows her to view HR and M&A diligence with a clear understanding of the financial impact.  In her career she has also handled both Facilities management, including lease negotiation, and Contract Administration.   She holds both the SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications, both of which are nationally recognized as HR knowledge benchmarks.  She joined Core4ce in July 2020 after 27 years with Novetta and FGM.

Senior Vice President, Finance

Bryant Thrift

Bryant has more than 20 years of Accounting and Finance experience with fifteen years focused on government contract accounting. Bryant currently serves as Core4ce’s VP of Finance. Previously, he served in the same role with ECS Federal, where he also led the the company’s Risk & Mitigation department. Bryant  was involved in transitioning the company from a privately-held to a publicly-traded company, including federal compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404. Prior to that, Bryant served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for KSH, where he managed more than $365M in corporate revenues. Bryant is a graduate of the College of Charleston and holds baccalaureate degrees in Political Science, Accounting, and Business Administration with a concentrated minor in Economics. Bryant received his MBA and MS in Accounting from the University of Maryland. Bryant is also a member of the Charleston, SC CFO council and participated on Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) advisory council for small contractor outreach.