CIS Secure Appoints Joe Adams as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Mission‑Driven Growth

Defense Industry Veteran Brings Operational Insight and Strategic Leadership

CIS Secure has named Joe Adams as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition for the company as it expands its portfolio of secure communications and mission‑ready technologies. Adams succeeds outgoing CEO Michael Foisy, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board through HKW.

Adams brings more than two decades of experience across the aerospace and defense sector, with a background spanning general management, program leadership, business development, and operational execution. An Army veteran, he offers firsthand understanding of the mission environments and operational constraints facing today’s defense and intelligence communities—experience that informs a leadership approach centered on mission relevance, customer trust, and technology that performs under real‑world conditions.

Proven Leadership Across Defense Technology and National Security Programs

Before joining CIS Secure, Adams served as President and CEO of ELTA North America, where he oversaw programs in counter‑UAS, ground vehicle protection, fixed and mobile radars, airborne sensors, and multi‑domain national security technologies. His earlier roles at Raytheon and L3Harris further strengthened his expertise in aligning advanced technology with evolving mission needs.

Adams holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of West Florida and an MBA from North Carolina State University.

Positioned to Expand Mission‑Ready Technology and Services

“Joe brings a rare combination of operational experience, market knowledge, and leadership that positions CIS Secure for continued growth,” said Michael Foisy, President of HKW and Chairman of the Board. “We look forward to the impact he will have as the company expands its mission‑ready technology and services portfolio.”

Adams emphasized the company’s role in enabling secure, resilient communications across defense, intelligence, and federal missions. “CIS Secure plays a critical role in protecting communications and enabling decision advantage in demanding mission environments,” he said. “I’m honored to join this team and build on the company’s strong foundation of trusted technology and services.”

About CIS Secure

CIS Secure is a U.S.‑based defense technology company specializing in secure communication systems, mobile technology, and mission services for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Federal agencies. The company integrates secure collaboration tools with advanced capabilities across SIGINT, electromagnetic spectrum operations, autonomous systems, counter‑UAS, and edge computing. Its portable and scalable systems support real‑time intelligence processing, accelerated decision‑making, and secure collaboration at the tactical edge and across the enterprise.