Gary Fish, President and Chief Executive Officer

Gary Fish is the founder, president and CEO of FishNet Security Inc., headquartered in the Kansas City metropolitan area. His career in the information security industry started over two decades ago, and his innovative style of leadership has earned him recognition as a pioneer in the industry. Since founding FishNet Security in 1996, he has set the company's strategic direction and led it to become the largest independently owned information security solutions provider in the United States.

Throughout FishNet Security's history, Fish has demonstrated his strengths as both a leader and strategist. Through organic growth and acquisitions, the company has earned the trust of over 5,000 global customers in virtually all industries and has grown through the acquisitions of SiegeWorks LLC, True North Solutions, Acuity Solutions and Logic Trends. Today, FishNet Security has revenues of more than $400 million and nearly 30 office locations. In total, Fish has raised more than $112 million in private equity investments for the company.

Fish is a serial entrepreneur, involved in many business endeavors, holds advisory board positions with a number of global technology companies, and is an active angel investor. In addition to founding FishNet Security, he also is co-founder and CEO of Overland Park, Kansas-based FireMon, a successful software company.

Fish has earned honors and accolades from industry peers. Among his honors, he was named one of the Top 25 Executives for the New Millennium in computer-related fields. Ernst & Young has honored him as the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year for Kansas and Western Missouri, and CRN has honored him as a Security Superstar.

Along with being heavily involved in business endeavors, Fish also is very active in many charities and community associations.

Fish earned a degree in electronics technology from DeVry University and holds numerous technology and business certifications. He served in the US Army National Guard.

Mark Williams, Chief Financial Officer

As chief financial officer for FishNet Security, Mark Williams provides strategic direction to the company and is responsible for all financial, accounting, tax and audit operations. As a member of the board of directors, his wide range of business experience and expertise contributes to the company's continued success in the information security industry. Williams brings to FishNet Security over 17 years of experience in working with both publicly traded and privately held software and technology companies. Prior to joining FishNet Security, he spent six years with Mediware Information Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDW), where he served as chief financial officer. He also brings more than 10 years of experience with public accounting firms, where he gained significant experience with mergers, acquisitions and capital markets. Williams earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Wichita State University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Brandy Peterson, Chief Technology Officer

Brandy Peterson has established an impressive career building and managing customer support offerings and providing security and IT leadership for FishNet Security. With more than 12 years at the country’s largest information security solutions provider, Peterson serves as chief technology officer (CTO), ensuring the company is well-positioned to offer industry-leading service and support to its customers through cutting-edge systems and technology. In his role, Peterson and his staff provide IT support to the employees and 5,000 customers across the United States. Previously, Peterson served as systems engineer and then director of technology for FishNet Security. He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Kansas State University.

Mike Bossert, Executive Vice President of Sales

Mike Bossert is executive vice president of Sales at FishNet Security. He previously served as the company’s vice president of Central Sales, where his team was the No. 1 business and revenue-generating region. For more than a decade, Bossert has developed revenue growth opportunities, defined sales direction and forged strong long-term relationships with clients, vendors and partners. He has played a key role in the company's growth and expansion, helping to transform FishNet Security into a leading information security solutions provider. Prior to joining FishNet Security, Bossert worked for United Parcel Service, where he developed strategic logistic solutions for large enterprises. Throughout his career, he has been a successful leader in corporate sales, business development and new customer acquisition. He often participates in partner advisory and industry panels in which he discusses industry trends, information security issues and customer requirements. Bossert earned a bachelor's degree in financial management from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Aaron Shilts, Executive Vice President of Services

As executive vice president of Services, Aaron Shilts brings over 15 years of industry experience in leading FishNet Security's nationwide team of trainers, security engineers, consultants and professional services leaders. His strategic direction and innovative approach ensures that FishNet Security services are well-aligned with customers' needs and industry trends. Under his leadership, FishNet Security has consistently grown its services business as an industry leader. Before joining FishNet Security, Shilts served as a senior consultant for VeriSign, delivering security solutions to its customers worldwide. Before VeriSign, he founded eSecurity Consulting Inc., a security consulting firm servicing customers throughout the United States. Earlier in his career, Shilts served as a senior security engineer in telecommunications, leading teams of technical engineers who performed network security and systems administration functions. He earned a bachelor's degree in business computer information systems from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, served proudly in the U.S. Army National Guard and holds a variety of technical certifications.