Our Story

CyberProtex LLC was founded in 2012 with the vision to bring world class cybersecurity services and risk management mitigation to organizations around the United States. CyberProtex niche is delivering high-end security consulting services to Fortune 500 companies and we assist in securing the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by provide guidance for CMMC, DFARS, and the RMF. CyberProtex provides managed security services, secure software and application development, and advanced hands-on cybersecurity training for many companies across the nation.

Meet Our Team

​Ben McGee
​​President and CEO
MS-Cyber, CISSP, CEH-Master Instructor, CNDA, MCTS

Benjamin McGee, is a leader in cybersecurity software and systems engineer arena. Ben began slinging code on an Atari 800XL computer at 10 years old and hasn't looked back since. He has spoken at over 100 cybersecurity events across the United States and is an educator, cyber innovator, and a dedicated cyber mentor to the next generation of Cyber Warriors.
Mr. McGee holds a Masters of Science from New York University (NYU) Polytechnic School of Engineering and attended the University of Florida for his Undergraduate Degree. Prior to founding CyberProtex, Ben was a Chief Scientist for SAIC where he was decorated with many awards including the "Trailblazer" award for cybersecurity. Mr. McGee was also Chief Scientist at Aleta Technologies and helped significantly grow that business before branching off on his own. Ben has also worked with the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), the U.S. Army Software Engineering Directorate, NASA at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Raymond James Financial Headquarters, and BenefitOne of America.

Mr. McGee has helped certify over 2,500 Cyber Security professionals all over the United States. 

Meet our team members

Melissa Bowen,
Training and Solutions Manager

Ms. Bowen  is our Office Manager and Customer Service expert. She has a Bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University. Ms Bowen has a background in Human Resources, Bookkeeping, and Inventory Management/Logistics. 

Hugh Saylor, Security+, CEH
Cyber Security Senior Advisor

Mr. Saylor brings years of experience in Information Assurance, Systems Administration and Systems Configuration. Mr. Saylor holds a Security+ certification and has the Certified Ethical Hacker (EC Council CEH) designation as well. Mr. Saylor is an expert tester and can hack into systems to exploit the vulnerabilities. Mr. Saylor is semi-retired but is continually studying and earning new certifications in cyber security. He also tests most of our software, games and apps.

Andrew Staton, Security+
Cyber Security Analyst

Andrew Staton works at CyberProtex as an analyst working hard to meet the needs of our customers. He holds a Security+ certification and recently obtained his Associates of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems. Andrew outside of work is an Illusionist and utilizes his skillset as an illusionist to amaze and entertain all over the Tennessee valley.

LeAnne Letize McGee, JD
Risk, Compliance & Communications Specialist

Mrs. Letize McGee holds her Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida, as well as her  Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Stetson University College of Law. She previously practiced law in the State of Florida, where she is still licensed. 
Ms. Letize McGee brings her sharp eye, legal experience and excellent writing and communication skills to CyberProtex. She is responsible for risk management, ensuring that risk is avoided, controlled, accepted, or transferred and that opportunities are not missed. Ms. McGee is also in charge of industry compliance. 

Tim Roe, MCTS
Director of Managed Services

Tim Roe is the Director of Managed Services at CyberProtex. As a a Certified Microsoft Professional, Mr. Roe leads our Managed Services offerings and teaches many of our in person and online instructor led Microsoft Curriculum. 
As an Microsoft SME, Mr. Roe has extensive experience training people. Prior to joining CyberProtex, Tim was previously an Investment Advisor Representative at T Rowe Price where he held several finance certifications. 
Mr. Roe studied statistics at Florida State University (FSU) and he enjoys sports, volunteering for Special Olympics, coaching Little League, and coaching Youth Basketball. 

Aidan Lear,
Software Security Engineer
Aidan Learn works at CyberProtex as an engineer working hard to meet the needs of our customers. He holds Microsoft Certifications and develops software.

Wendy Johnson,
Director of Marketing and Business Development

Ms. Johnson brings expertise in Business Development, Marketing and Event Planning to CyberProtex. A graduate of University of Alabama Huntsville. Ms. Johnson was the Exhibit/Sponsor Chairman of the 2013 and 2014 North Alabama Cyber Security Summit. She is also a certified test proctor. Besides event and conference planning, Ms. Johnson has experience in finance and the insurance industry.

Lacey Formby 
Creative Media Manager

Ms. Lacey Formby holds her Bachelors degree in Mass Communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Ms. Formby has aspirations of getting certified in Security + and the CEH. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking, and photography.

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Trenton Sharp
Cyber Security Specialist 

Trenton is currently a student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville studying for my Bachelors degree in Information Systems with a concentration in cyber security. He graduated from Snead State community College with a Associates degree in Science in 2019 and also graduated from Lauderdale County High School in 2017. He has experience in Python and C++. In his spare time he enjoys playing paintball and basketball.