Leadership
Rancher Government Solutions mission is to deliver the latest in open source technology to the U.S. Government in a secure, validated way.
Executive Leadership Team

Heather McMahon
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Heather McMahon is a leading expert in counterintelligence, security, cyber, supply chain risk management, and critical technology protection for the defense and intelligence communities. She is a seasoned Army combat veteran, served in the White House as Senior Director to the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, and the founder and CEO of Artemist Advisory Group.
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Brian Shimkaveg
VP of Sales
Brian Shimkaveg leads the development of sales strategies and fostering customer relationships to modernize our nation’s mission-critical IT systems. With over 20 years of experience in technology and the Public Sector, Brian ensures RGS customers access to advanced and secure IT infrastructure solutions. He has held senior roles at Falkory AI, Red Hat, and The Boeing Company, where he led successful sales initiatives and built strong customer connections. Brian's extensive expertise in sales and government contracts makes him a key contributor to RGS's success.

Adam Toy
Interim Chief Technology Officer
Over the last decade, Adam Toy has been supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Communities with their journey towards application modernization and Kubernetes. He is currently serving as interim CTO and has held the Chief Architect position at Rancher Government Solutions, helping to drive and develop solutions that are tailored for the unique challenges presented by the federal and government communities. His passions in the field include tactical edge solutions, service meshes, and automation.
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John Hodges
Chief Operating Officer
John Hodges leads the RGS operations team and is responsible for delivering our services while driving cross-functional efficiency and strategic growth.
Matthew French
Chief Financial Officer
Matthew French leads the financial team at RGS and is responsible for financial operations, creating efficiencies and process improvements while supporting and informing profitable decision making.
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Jose Simonelli
Vice President of Professional Services & Customer Success
Jose Simonelli is head of RGS' Professional Services and Customer Success team ensuring our government clients receive unparalleled service tailored to their unique needs.

Don Poole
Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Don Poole leads the communication and marketing teams and is responsible for spreading the word on our transformational Kubernetes management platform.
Board of Directors
Dr. Dale Meyerrose
Chairman of the Board
The Honorable Dr. Dale Meyerrose, DPS, Major General (U.S. Air Force, Retired) is an international, preeminent technology and cybersecurity strategist with more than four decades of combined public, private and academic leadership experience.
James Hunt
Independent Director
James (Jim) Hunt is a seasoned technology and investment professional with a principle focus on companies with technologies that can have a positive impact on the national security sector markets.
James M. Byrne, Esq.
Independent Director
The Honorable James M. Byrne currently serves as Vice President, Ethics and Business Conduct, for the Lockheed Martin Corporation, responsible for the strategic direction and operational excellence of their award-winning domestic and international ethics program.
Proxy Board
The Proxy Board serves as a crucial safeguard against Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risks by providing independent oversight, ensuring compliance with security regulations, and maintaining the integrity of the company's operations while protecting U.S. national security interests. Directors Meyerrose, Hunt, and Byrne having been approved by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, form the Rancher Government Solutions Proxy Board.