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Leadership Team

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Joe Kingland

Managing Partner & CEO
Joe Kingland is a veteran of the U.S. Navy Submarine force and was the Chief Security Officer and Chief Privacy Officer for a multi-brand organization with more than 4000 locations in 30 countries. He exercises extreme ownership in every interaction and expects the same from all of his team members, as they work at the highest levels in both everyday and high-pressure situations.
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Shawn Whiteside

President
Shawn Whiteside joined Blue Team Alpha after advising the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense in strategic transformation for 1.5 years. Mr. Whiteside brings years of expertise in national security, crisis resiliency, and government relations.
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Dan Wolfford

Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Innovation
Before joining Blue Team Alpha as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Innovation, Dan Wolfford was the head of joint cyber intelligence for the DoS under U.S. Code: Title 22, Diplomatic Affairs.
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Ryan Denniston

Vice President of Services
Ryan brings over 20 years of engineering and security expertise to his leadership role. A CISSP-certified veteran of the US Marine Corps, Denniston's career spans various industries, including FinTech, SaaS/PaaS, and cybersecurity. His exceptional track record of scaling teams and achieving remarkable results will make him a dynamic force in driving success for Blue Team Alpha.
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Camille Widme

Vice President of Operations
Camille Widme is a dedicated and energetic operations management professional with diverse experience leading large-scale organizational operations and initiatives.
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Sonya Meline

Vice President of Business Development
Sonya Z. Meline, Vice President of Business Development, is a U.S. Navy Judges Advocate’s General (J.A.G) Corps veteran. She is also an accomplished former Chief Information Officer for a national technology advisory organization with over 3,500 clients worldwide. She has 18 years of executive leadership experience, resulting in profitable I.T. strategies that drive R.O.I., protect data, and improve processes.
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George Heath

Vice President of Government Relations
George Heath, Vice President of Government Relations, is a highly accomplished Coast Guard Officer with 20+ years of expertise in leadership and exceptional financial management. Mr. Heath brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the team.
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Alex Titze

Vice President of Marketing
Alex is a results-oriented marketing executive with a deep understanding of the cybersecurity industry and a proven track record of driving aggressive revenue growth in high-growth environments. With over 10 years of experience, Alex has successfully led marketing teams and implemented innovative strategies to achieve remarkable brand awareness, generate high-quality leads and accelerate customer acquisition.
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