Founded in 2013, NAIS is a proud Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) spearheaded by a team of high-achieving veterans. As an SBA 8(a) certified firm, we specialize in Information Technology (IT) and professional services, embodying the capabilities of a large firm within a small business framework.
Jeremy is the esteemed founder, President, and CEO of Native American Industrial Solutions LLC (NAIS), a company distinguished by its 100% American Indian ownership. NAIS is recognized as an SBA 8(a) firm and a VA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). As a U.S. Army veteran, Jeremy dedicated over 13 years to serving as a Signal Corps and Foreign Area Officer. He is an alumnus of the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, holding a Bachelor of Science, and has earned a Doctorate in Logic from Stanford University.
Jeremy’s military career from 1998 to 2012 was marked by varied leadership roles, both with the U.S. Army and NATO. His noteworthy positions included being a Military Representative at the George C. Marshall Center for European Security Studies, an Assistant Professor at USMA, a Company Commander in Belgium, a Brigade Operations Officer and the Executive Officer in various NATO assignments, including missions in Kosovo and Germany.
Beyond his military and leadership achievements, Jeremy is deeply involved in academic pursuits related to logic, computational semantics, and artificial intelligence. Since 2007, he has been an active contributor to research in these fields, with numerous publications to his name. Jeremy’s academic contributions have led him to be a sought-after speaker across professional platforms in the United States and Europe. Proud of his heritage, Jeremy is also an official member of the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Missy is a dynamic and accomplished leader, seamlessly blending deep expertise in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Strategic Operations. Her distinguished career began in the U.S. Navy, where she served for nearly 23 years as an Information Professional Officer, spearheading mission-critical technology initiatives and ensuring the security of national defense communications.
Transitioning to the private sector, Missy has continued to drive innovation and operational excellence, leading multi-million-dollar government contracts with precision and agility. Her leadership is marked by a visionary approach, ensuring projects not only meet but exceed expectations through strategic execution and efficiency.
Missy’s academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, equipping her with both technical expertise and business acumen to navigate complex challenges. She is deeply committed to professional growth, holding a robust portfolio of industry-recognized certifications, including: Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM & Agile Hybrid Project Pro (PMI), Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – ISC2, CompTIA Security+, and Certified Project Director (CPD) – Institute of Project Management.
With a unique blend of military discipline, strategic foresight, and cybersecurity expertise, Missy is a driving force behind our success. Under her leadership, we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of IT and cybersecurity with confidence, pushing the boundaries of technological excellence while maintaining the highest standards of security and innovation.
Her ability to inspire teams, lead complex projects, and drive operational success sets her apart as a visionary leader, ensuring our continued growth and resilience in an increasingly digital world.
Matt is a cybersecurity and risk management professional with 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors. He holds a B.A. from Stanford University, a M.A. in Security Policy Studies from the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs, and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He completed the Senior Executive Fellows Program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is an adjunct lecturer at Georgetown University with a focus on cybersecurity governance and cybersecurity law and regulation. A student of complexity theory, he has applied methodologies associated with the study of complex adaptive systems to network intrusion pattern recognition and to malware detection.
Prior to joining NAIS, Matt served as the U.S. Strategy Manager for a cybersecurity software company where, among other duties, he provided guidance on cyber threat information sharing, designed a forensics workbench around the company’s software, and provided other technical and strategic support. He served for nearly 10 years in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s former Office of Cybersecurity & Communications, most recently as a cybersecurity strategist and as the Director of Performance Management, and previously as the National Cyber Security Division’s chief of staff. While at DHS, Matt led DHS and interagency implementation of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, supported maturation of cyber risk management practices and the cyber insurance marketplace, oversaw development of an operationally-relevant approach to measuring the costs of cybersecurity, contributed performance goals to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, led strategic planning, and developed program performance metrics. Before DHS, Matt was a Research Fellow with the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University.
He began his career at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, practicing securities, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate law. While no longer a practicing attorney, Matt remains committed to providing senior leadership at NAIS and its clients with technical advice in a manner that is relevant to their business or mission functions.
Meet Jen, a leader whose career bridges cybersecurity, compliance, and business growth. With nearly 23 years of service in the United States Navy as an Information Professional Officer, she developed and secured Navy cybersecurity systems, hardened network infrastructure, and led security operations in high-stakes environments. That experience shapes everything she does today.
As Director of Business Development and the company’s Information Security Officer, Jen operates at the intersection of growth and security, driving business strategy and client relationships while ensuring the organization’s security posture and compliance programs meet the highest standards. She oversees the policies, controls, and practices that keep both the company and its clients protected, bringing a practitioner’s eye to risk management and regulatory compliance. She also supports the company’s human resources function, applying the same people-first leadership that defined her Navy career.
Jen’s leadership philosophy of “one team, one fight” reflects her commitment to unity, accountability, and empowering teams to deliver excellence. She is known for cultivating trusted partnerships, building high-performing teams, and translating complex security and compliance requirements into practical business value for clients.
Jen holds CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) and Security+ certifications, along with a Google Project Management certification, and earned a Master of Science in Information Systems Management with a certificate in Cybersecurity. Her ability to align people, processes, and technology around security makes her a driving force behind NAIS’s growth and building lasting client relationships
Meet Halo, the heart of Native American Industrial Solutions (NAIS) and our official Chief Happiness Officer. While she may not contribute to proposal reviews or technical solutioning sessions, Halo plays a vital role in fostering the positive, collaborative culture that defines our team.
Whether greeting visitors with an enthusiastic welcome, encouraging employees to step away from their desks for a quick walk, or reminding everyone that even the busiest days deserve a moment of joy, Halo has an unmatched ability to boost morale and strengthen team connections. Her presence reflects NAIS’s belief that a supportive workplace and healthy work-life balance are essential ingredients for delivering exceptional results to our customers.
Halo is known for her unwavering loyalty, boundless energy, and determination. From leading beach-side “stick retrieval operations” to serving as the first to welcome teammates each morning, she approaches every day with enthusiasm and purpose. Her positive attitude is a daily reminder that resilience, teamwork, and a little fun go a long way.
While her official title may be Chief Happiness Officer, Halo’s greatest accomplishment is creating smiles, reducing stress, and bringing people together. She embodies the spirit of NAIS by reminding us that our greatest strength is our people, and that building strong relationships begins with creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
When she’s not performing her CHO duties, Halo enjoys exploring the west coast, perfecting her stick retrieval techniques, supervising snack breaks, and making sure every meeting ends with a few extra smiles.
