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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

Ryan Lewis, CEO

Ryan Lewis

Chief Executive Officer

Ryan Lewis is the Chief Executive Officer of RGS, bringing deep expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence, national security, and open-source technologies. With a proven track record of building mission-driven solutions, Ryan is guiding RGS through its next phase of growth, helping government agencies modernize securely with containerized, scalable infrastructure.

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Jason Motte, VP of Sales and Strategy

Jason Motte

Sr. Vice President of Growth & Partnerships

Jason Motte is a seasoned Air Force veteran and government IT leader with over 22 years of experience in cyber operations and digital transformation. As Sr. VP of Growth and Partnerships at RGS, Jason helps government customers modernize their IT infrastructures with secure, cloud-native, and Kubernetes-based solutions, enhance our strategic alliances, and ecosystem integration. 

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Adam Toy

Adam Toy

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. As the Chief Technology Officer, Adam leads our technology and product strategy. He is passionate about driving and developing solutions that are tailored for the unique challenges presented by the federal and government communities. 

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John Hodges

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.

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Matt French

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 (1)

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.

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Don Poole

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.

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Board of Directors

Dale Meyerrose

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.

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Jim Hunt

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.

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James Byrne

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.

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Heather McMahon (1)

Heather McMahon

Independent Director

Heather McMahon is one of the nation’s top experts on counterintelligence, security, cyber, supply chain risk management, and critical technology protection for the defense and intelligence communities. Heather is the founder and CEO of Artemist Advisory Group where she advises on security risks to business and creates market development strategies for operational security technology companies.

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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.