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As Chief Operating Officer, Shawn brings over 25 years of combined defense industry and military leadership experience to Core One. As COO, Shawn oversees execution and delivery for Core One’s programs, and directs the corporate support staff to ensure mission focus and customer success. Shawn entered the COO role following over 2 years’ tenure as Core One’s Chief Growth Officer, where he led Core One’s successful growth into several key markets, and managed a number of prime contract wins and transitions which significantly grew the business. Prior to joining Core One, Shawn was a Principal Capture Manager for Leidos’ C4ISR Solutions Division, where he managed a qualified pipeline of over $1.7B of intelligence services opportunities. Before joining Leidos, he was a leader within BAE Systems’ Intelligence and Security Sector with a primary focus on the Defense Intelligence Agency and Army INSCOM portfolios. While at BAE, Shawn managed a portfolio of intelligence support programs consisting of over 200 personnel. Shawn is a retired Army intelligence officer, graduated from Georgetown University’s National Security Studies Program as well as INSEAD Global Business School’s Executive Education curriculum, and holds the Project Management Professional and Certified Professional Contracts Manager certifications.

Joe is President and Co-Founder of Core One and oversees the company’s strategic growth and corporate development. Joe was previously Director at Insight Venture Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth-stage investments. Prior to Insight, Joe worked at HBD Venture Capital, BAE Systems, Peter J. Solomon Company and UBS Investment Bank, where he was involved in both M&A advisory and principal activities. Joe received an MPA in International Development from Harvard University and BBA in Finance from the University of Michigan. 

As CEO and Co-Founder, Patrick oversees the strategic vision and direction of Core One. Prior to founding Core One, Patrick served over 12 years supporting the U.S. Government and Department of Defense. He has served in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa and speaks French.