Neill Tipton Named Core4ce’s VP of National Capital Region Growth
Core4ce has named Neill Tipton vice president of National Capital Region growth. He joined the company’s board of advisors in 2024 and will now lead NCR growth initiatives while bringing Core4ce’s advanced technology, R&D, and mission solutions to defense and intelligence customers. “Neill understands the mission priorities, stakeholders, and opportunities that define the National Capital
Top AI Execs to Watch in 2026: Core4ce’s Rick Hubbard
Rick Hubbard Chief Scientist, AI, Core4ce Rick Hubbard’s biggest recent achievement was building AI literacy into the DNA of how Core4ce delivers for its customers, not as a buzzword but as a real capability that runs from its engineers up through how it shapes solutions. Over the past year, Hubbard has worked to make AI
Core4ce’s Curtis Arnold Takes Home WashingtonExec’s 2026 Chief Officer Award
Curtis Arnold of Core4ce has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for Cybersecurity Executive of the Year (Private & Public Company). On June 2, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2026 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. This annual can’t-miss event celebrates bold, innovative leaders across government
For Chief Officer Award Finalist Alex Bender, Great MarCom Starts Before the Deliverable
Alex Bender built her career in digital communications, but at Core4ce she has increasingly pushed beyond traditional marketing roles — leading collaborative initiatives designed to accelerate innovation, sharpen proposal readiness and connect emerging technologies to mission needs. Bender, senior vice president of communications, marketing and brand development at Core4ce, is a finalist for WashingtonExec’s Chief
For Chief Officer Awards Finalist Dr. Curtis Arnold, Success is Measured in People, Not Projects
For Dr. Curtis Arnold, success is less about delivering projects and more about developing the next generation of leaders. Whether he’s grilling burgers for a crowd of students or mentoring interns at work, Arnold believes in applying both technical and people skills in ways that directly impact others for better. Arnold, vice president and chief
Core4ce, InfoBase Partner to Launch CrossSight Due Diligence Platform
Core4ce has partnered with InfoBase Publishers, creator of the DACIS competitive intelligence platform, to launch CrossSight in early January 2026. The AI-driven tool integrates Core4ce’s machine-learning engine and proprietary data with InfoBase’s DACIS platform to generate real-time due diligence reports. CrossSight adds cyber intelligence, open-source analysis and Core4ce’s deep and dark web data to deliver
Top CIOs to Watch in 2026: Core4ce’s Shane Breland
Shane Breland CIO, Core4ce Shane Breland’s biggest recent achievement was leading Core4ce’s effort to obtain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 with a perfect score of 110/110. The certification reinforces the company’s commitment to protecting sensitive government information and strengthens its position as a trusted partner to the Defense Department and other national security agencies.
Core4ce Wins Army Contract to Build New Medical Modeling Tool
Core4ce has won the Role 4 Modeling Tool development contract from the Army Contracting Command through the Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation’s TReX II consortium. The consortium focuses on identifying, developing and testing modeling, simulation and training capabilities at a faster pace. The Role 4 Modeling Tool will serve as an
Top CFOs to Watch in 2025: Core4ce’s Bryant Thrift
Bryant Thrift CFO, Core4ce Bryant Thrift has been deeply involved in evaluating key components of Core4ce’s business to support organic growth, with a strong emphasis on leveraging emerging technologies that unlock new, innovative ways to serve customers. At the same time, he’s focused on identifying M&A opportunities that align culturally and strategically with the company’s
Core4ce’s Azimuth Wins $98.7M AFRL Contract Modification for MaRSS II Program
Core4ce’s subsidiary Azimuth Corp. received a $98.7 million ceiling modification to its Air Force Research Laboratory Materials Research and Survivability Studies II contract. “Our decision to join forces with Azimuth Corporation last year was rooted in the unique expertise and trusted relationships they’ve built across the defense community. This contract modification reflects how that foundation
Former NSA Cyber Official David Luber Joins Core4ce Board of Advisors
Core4ce, a federal contractor specializing in defense technology solutions and professional services, has added David Luber to its board of advisors. Luber retired in May after a nearly 40-year career at the National Security Agency, where he most recently served as director of cybersecurity. He spent nearly four years as deputy director of the Cybersecurity
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2025: Core4ce’s Andrew Speir
Andrew Speir Vice President, Advanced Cyber Solutions, Core4ce Andrew Speir built Core4ce’s Advanced Cyber Solutions practice, a highly specialized team that delivers comprehensive cybersecurity services to federal and commercial clients. He connected customers with seasoned experts, many of whom helped pioneer the offensive security industry in the early 2000s, ensuring every engagement is grounded in
Core4ce Names Rick Hubbard Chief Scientist
Core4ce’s board of managers has appointed Rick Hubbard as a chief scientist, the company’s highest-ranking technical role. Chief scientists guide enterprisewide technical direction, shape innovation strategy and advance the company’s communities of practice. In his new role, Hubbard will help define Core4ce’s technology priorities, identify strategic investments and ensure the company remains a leader in
Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2025: Core4ce’s Todd Harbour
Todd Harbour Managing Partner & CTO, Core4ce Todd Harbour’s biggest recent achievement was leading the development of a data engineering solution that streamlines the data lifecycle for federal customers. Knowing analysts spend 80% of their time on prep and only 20% on insights, he and his team set out to reverse that. The result: a
Top AI Execs to Watch in 2025: Core4ce’s Rick Hubbard
Rick Hubbard Chief Engineer for Advanced Mission Solutions & Lead for the Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Lab, Core4ce Rick Hubbard’s biggest achievement was establishing a cross-disciplinary team of researchers and scientists to tackle some of the most difficult AI problems facing the Defense Department and the intelligence community through the Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence,
Pinnacle Award Finalist Alex Bender: ‘Become an Advocate for the Marketing Profession’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Alex Bender, vice president of communications and marketing at Core4ce, and finalist in the Marketing Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, she talks about recent
Pinnacle Award Finalist Mark Poe: ‘Never Stop Learning’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Mark Poe, chief scientist, data science & analytics at Core4ce, and finalist in the Healthcare Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, he talks about
Core4ce Buys Azimuth Corp.
Core4ce has acquired Azimuth Corp., a company specializing in military electronics, optics, sensors, and biotech R&D and support. This transaction bolsters Core4ce’s data-driven national security focus by integrating Azimuth’s R&D and operations expertise. Together, they will improve capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, AI/ML, threat protection and warfighter support. “I’m incredibly proud of our team and
Top CFOs to Watch in 2024: Core4ce’s Bryant Thrift
Bryant Thrift CFO, Core4ce With Bryant Thrift leading financial operations, Core4ce is focused on growing and nurturing M&A opportunities and strategically partnering with companies that bring subject matter expertise to the team and expand core capabilities in support of customers’ mission objectives. “I’m proud of the work our team has done to date in this
Core4ce Wins $90M NIWC Atlantic Contract
Core4ce has won a 5-year $90 million Other Transaction Authority Production contract from the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic to support its Cyber Security Service Provider operational environments. This contract builds on Core4ce’s partnership with NIWC Atlantic and was preceded by a Defense Health Infrastructure and Application Engineering contract award in 2022, the company said.
Bryant Thrift Elevated to Core4ce CFO
Core4ce has promoted Bryant Thrift from chief accounting officer to chief financial officer. As CFO, Thrift will oversee finance and contracts, IT, human resources, security, facilities and compliance, and risk management departments. Thrift will also help drive the company’s growth strategy by managing corporate merger and acquisition plans, and revitalizing the internal roadmap for talent
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Shane Breland: ‘Become a Problem Solver’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Shane Breland, chief information officer at Core4ce, and finalist in the Chief Information Officer Public & Private category. Here, he shares key achievements, focus areas going
Core4ce Co-founder Mike Morehouse Named CEO
Core4ce’s co-founder, current chief financial officer and managing partner Mike Morehouse has been appointed CEO, effective April 5. Morehouse is involved in Core4ce’s corporate merger and acquisition strategy. As a member of the board of managers, he helped shape Core4ce’s business strategies to set the company on a trajectory toward growth and innovation, the company
Top Public Sector Leaders to Watch in 2024: Core4ce’s Jack Wilmer
Jack Wilmer CEO, Core4ce According to Jack Wilmer, one of the major challenges the public sector will face in 2024 is protecting sensitive government information on contractor networks from adversaries. The federal government has done a good job of shoring up its defenses over the past decade, and malicious cyber actors are increasingly shifting the
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