Meet the Leadership Team

Name: Cybersec Investments, LLC
Price range: $$$

Our veteran-heavy leadership team of CMMC Certified Assessors and compliance specialists brings over 30 years of combined DoD experience to every engagement. More than 40% of our staff served in the U.S. military — we've operated inside the classified environments, defense networks, and supply chain systems we now assess.

We don't just understand the frameworks. We understand the mission they protect. That perspective shapes every assessment we conduct — from initial scoping to final eMASS submission. It means we ask the right questions, recognize the real risks, and hold the line on rigor when it would be easier not to.

Every engagement is backed by real operational experience, Cyber AB accreditation at the highest level, and an unwavering commitment to the defense contractors who keep America's warfighters equipped and ready. This isn't compliance for compliance's sake — it's accountability to a mission that matters.

Fernando Machado

Managing Principal & CISO

President’s Volunteer Service Award RecipientU.S. Army Veteran

Fernando is the Managing Principal and Chief Information Security Officer of Cybersec Investments, bringing nearly two decades of DoD cybersecurity expertise from organizations including L3Harris Technologies and Raytheon. He was a key contributor to the CMMC Accreditation Body’s Standards Management Industry Working Group, donating over 17,000 volunteer hours to develop the assessment criteria and scoping guidance that define CMMC assessments today. Fernando is the author of CMMC Simplified, a widely-used guide for defense contractors navigating compliance, and is recognized on the Cyber AB marketplace as a Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (LCCA).

Nicole Machado

Chief Financial Officer

Client RelationsCMMCFinance & Operations

Nicole serves as Chief Financial Officer of Cybersec Investments, overseeing financial operations, budgeting, and the business systems that keep the firm running at peak efficiency. She is the primary point of contact for client relationships, ensuring every defense contractor we work with receives clear communication, responsive support, and a seamless experience from initial discovery call through certification. As a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), Nicole brings firsthand understanding of the compliance landscape to every client engagement — translating complex regulatory requirements into straightforward action plans. Her dual role bridging finance and client success gives Cybersec Investments the operational foundation to scale its assessment practice without sacrificing the personal service our clients depend on.

Stacy Bostjanick

VP, Government Services Strategy

DoD CMMC ArchitectPolicy & ComplianceU.S. Government Retired

Stacy brings unparalleled insight into the CMMC program as a former Principal Director at the DoD Office of the CISO, where she was a key architect in developing the CMMC framework. Her firsthand experience shaping the standards that govern CMMC assessments today provides Cybersec Investments and its clients with an unmatched level of policy expertise and regulatory clarity.

Jace Wheeler

Director of Compliance

M.S. CybersecurityU.S. Navy Retired

As Director of Compliance, Jace leads quality assurance across all assessments, ensuring strict adherence to NIST SP 800-171A objectives, accurate eMASS submissions, and internal ISO and CMMC compliance standards. With over 20 years of military experience and a defense-first mindset, he has supported programs like DISA’s Comply to Connect and DoD Zero Trust. As a former small business owner, he understands the financial burden of compliance firsthand and the time and energy required to implement compliance frameworks successfully. He has led and assessed multiple CMMC assessments and one of the largest DoD Prime Contractors in the country. He holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity with certifications in CMMC and CISSP, and brings his personal mantra — Maximum Effort — to everything he does.

Clay Mathews

Director of Operations

U.S. Air Force Retired

Clay brings 27 years of prior-enlisted and commissioned Air Force service to his role as Director of Operations at Cybersec Investments. A Flight Navigator and Combat Systems Officer (CSO) on the AC-130U/J, he served as Director of Operations of the 4th Special Operations Squadron before retiring. His military career included selection as an inductee of the DoD Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), service as an AFWERX Fellowship SBIR/STTR Program proposal evaluator, and appointment as a Presidential Advance Agent for Air Force One. At Cybersec Investments, Clay oversees assessment team assignments, scheduling, and resource planning — ensuring every client engagement is staffed, sequenced, and executed with the precision the mission demands.

Lucas Chevez

Director of Sales

Lucas leads business development and client acquisition at Cybersec Investments, connecting defense contractors with the assessment services they need to achieve and maintain CMMC certification. His focus is building relationships that help organizations navigate the path to compliance with confidence. Known for his authenticity, clarity, and commitment to doing right by the customers, Lucas has built and led teams across multiple industries. His work centers on empowering clients, elevating partners, and fostering sales cultures rooted in trust and accountability. Beyond the office, Lucas is a devoted husband, father of three, and enthusiastic Disney fan who values creating meaningful experiences with his family.

Team Certifications

Credentials That Matter to the DoD

Every assessor on our team holds the certifications required to conduct official CMMC assessments and provide authoritative cybersecurity guidance.

LCCA — Lead CMMC Certified Assessor

Cyber AB Accredited

CCA — CMMC Certified Assessor

Cyber AB Accredited

CCP — Certified CMMC Professional

Cyber AB Certified

CISSP

Certified Info Systems Security Professional

CISM

Certified Info Security Manager

CISA

Certified Info Systems Auditor

CompTIA CySA+

Cybersecurity Analyst

ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor

PECB Certified

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

PECB Certified

SCF Assessor

Secure Controls Framework

Meet the Leadership Team

Credentials That Matter to the DoD

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