About Us
Servant Leaders
Boots to Cyber, a SDVOSB created by and for Veterans, is led by a team of Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps veterans with over 100 years of combined IT and cybersecurity expertise. Our mission is to hire experienced veterans trained by the United States Government (USG) to thrive in diverse, dynamic, and high-stakes environments and build upon this expertise with cybersecurity training and redeploy as Cyber Warriors.
Our Mission
Train and redeploy USG Veterans as Cyber Warriors to continue to defend our Nation.
Our goal is to establish long-term relationships, serve as cybersecurity warriors, and harden businesses to withstand attacks from all enemies, foreign and domestic.
Boots to Cyber provides vCISO services and Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) to assess the security posture of public and private organizations, implement based on specific security needs, then execute and manage security processes to enable organizations to focus on their primary mission.
Cindy Gaddis
Chief Executive Officer
Board Secretary
Cindy Gaddis is a U.S. Army veteran and PMP®-certified project management professional dedicated to helping veterans and military spouses transition into cybersecurity careers. As CEO and Co-Founder of Boots 2 Cyber, LLC, she leads programs that meet new workforce requirements while addressing the national cybersecurity talent shortage and high veteran suicide rates. Cindy leverages her military leadership and passion for “people-loving problem-solving and wicked-cool techy things” to position B2C as a trusted partner in the defense industrial base, transforming boots-on-the-ground experience into frontline cyber defense expertise.
Dave Gaddis
President
David Gaddis is a U.S. Army veteran and former Satellite Communications / IT Manager with years of experience in high-stakes operational environments throughout the Middle East.
Dave is committed to serving others and is active in Public Safety as an EMT, a Medicolegal Death Investigator, Volunteer Fire Chief, and SME of Public Safety RF Communications. He also a supports Scouting USA (formerly BSA) as a Rifle Instructor & Chief Range Safety Officer.
With a “boots on the ground” understanding of the cyber threat and a passion for veteran empowerment, we will bridge military service to civilian cyber security careers.
Ken Haynes
Chief Operating Officer Vice-President
Ken, a Colonel with 30+ years in the US Army, is a strategic leader with expertise in technology, IT management, and executive leadership. He holds an active TS clearance, an Executive MBA, and is passionate about innovation, customer engagement, and employee development.
Executive Team
Dustin Bright
Chief People and Programs Officer
Dustin Bright is a U.S. Army veteran with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and over a decade of experience in HR, workforce development, and program management. He combines his nuclear industry background with expertise in OT cybersecurity to lead mission-driven programs connecting service members to careers through the DoD SkillBridge initiative. Dustin is recognized for his mentorship and commitment to strengthening America’s critical infrastructure workforce.
Paul Cummings
Chief Learning Officer
Paul is a seasoned IT and Cybersecurity executive with 21 years of experience leading teams, developing strategies, and implementing policies. He has expertise in blue/red teaming, network architecture, and maritime cybersecurity. Paul is also a mentor, researcher, and continuous learner in the field.
Rob West
Chief Revenue Officer
Board Vice Chairman
Rob is a seasoned sales executive with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT solutions for the federal government, particularly the Navy and Marine Corps. He has held senior roles at Rackspace, Dragos, GuidePoint Security, Forcepoint, Veritas, Veeam Software, Cisco, Dell, and served as a Marine Corps Corporal.
Eric Svetcov
Chief Information Security Officer
Eric is a recognized leader in building highly resilient and performant solutions with integrated security, privacy, and compliance requirements. He drives cutting-edge solutions that solve customer business problems and engenders confidence, trust, and performance with internal and external teams.
Advisory Board
J.O. McFalls
Technical Strategist
Brigadier General (Ret.) J.O. McFalls is the Principal Owner of McFalls Associates, LLC, a San Antonio-based consultancy specializing in national cybersecurity policy, business strategy, and critical infrastructure protection for public- and private-sector clients. A 1966 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, he retired as a Brigadier General after 28 years of service that included command of the Air Force’s first combat-ready F-15E wing during Desert Storm, NATO staff duty, and Director of Operations for Air Force Training Command. Before founding McFalls Associates in 2014, he served as President of National Security Partners, leading an expert team supporting the NSA Cyber Task Force, U.S. Cyber Command, the Intelligence Community, DoD, and DHS on cybersecurity policy and workforce development.
His firm has served over 20 clients and currently assists multiple technology companies in delivering cybersecurity solutions to federal and state customers. Previous roles include President/COO of Tekcom LLC, Vistage CEO Chair, and Chief of Staff of the National Rifle Association. J.O. brings deep expertise in national security, cybersecurity strategy, and executive leadership to Boots 2 Cyber, with a strong commitment to helping veterans transition into cybersecurity careers.
Jeff Fair
Technical Strategist
Jeff Fair, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Retired, serves as a senior consultant with McFalls Associates, LLC, advising public- and private-sector leaders on national cybersecurity policy, business strategy, and strategic planning. With more than 20 years of distinguished service in intelligence and national security, Jeff brings unparalleled expertise in cybersecurity operations, strategic intelligence, policy development, and legislative affairs to clients nationwide. His extensive background directly supports the Boots 2 Cyber mission of helping veterans and transitioning service members launch successful careers in cybersecurity. Jeff’s operational and leadership experience at the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command—including roles in the NSA Director’s office and Cyber Command’s Commander’s Action Group—provides him with firsthand insight into the skills, clearances, and leadership qualities that veterans already possess and that the cyber industry desperately needs. As a former Army intelligence officer who deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, served as deputy brigade commander, and taught cybersecurity and strategic intelligence at the National Intelligence University, he understands both the unique challenges veterans face in transition and the critical value they bring to the cybersecurity workforce. Before joining McFalls Associates, Jeff served as Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, where he led regional efforts to grow the cybersecurity and IT sectors, strengthen the military-civilian talent pipeline, and support small businesses and startups—further aligning with Boots 2 Cyber’s focus on veteran economic empowerment and workforce development. Jeff currently serves on the City of San Antonio Airport Advisory Commission and the Northeast Independent School District Education Improvement Committee.
Jody Stoehr
Technical Strategist
Jody is a dedicated cybersecurity and CMMC expert, with a passion for supporting the federal and defense sectors in securing their operations against adversaries with reliable, cost-effective solutions through partnership ecosystems.
With over 25 years of executive experience, Jody is a successful exited entrepreneur renowned for building market valuation and leading high-velocity growth across sales, marketing, partnerships, and customer success teams.
