Executive Leadership

Lonye Nicole Ford is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Solutions, a minority/veteran/8a/HUBZone owned and operated business headquartered in Washington, DC.

Arlo offers Intelligence, Cybersecurity and a full range of cutting-edge Program Management and Strategic Communication solutions to the United States Government. The combination of these service offerings allows Lonye to lead Arlo into new frontiers, capturing significant market share as a small business.

With over 10 years of duty in the United States Air Force, Lonye acquired a love for, and ultimately the expertise in, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Through her expansive involvement in these disciplines, she gained in-depth knowledge of information technology, and began her career as an Information Technology Specialist.

At the age of 21, as a young professional exuding exemplary leadership quality, Lonye was hand selected to lead a 24/7 helpdesk operation servicing 7,000 customers.

As a government contractor for 20+ years, Lonye led large teams and managed projects and portfolios ranging from $2M to $1.5B. She developed a myriad of innovative solutions and policies that were implemented at the highest level in the government, including co-authoring the Air Force Fast Track Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and assessing, developing and streamlining the United States Department of Agriculture’s RMF process.

Lonye’s strong work ethic afforded her numerous outstanding performance and leadership awards. Her quick wit to identify and solve complex problems and her positive and astute business acumen deem her a highly sought-after tech executive and teaming partner.

Lonye is a Hampton University graduate. She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Known for being honest and forthright, Lonye is well respected in the business community. She has an amiable and genuine persona and a passion for mentoring youth in underserved communities. As part of her outreach, she partners with UrbanPromise, a nonprofit youth organization in Camden, NJ, to equip children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth and Christian leadership. She also gives her time and resources to underprivileged communities in the Washington, DC and Chicago metropolitan areas.

Lonye’s desire to one day organize a legacy nonprofit of her own is beyond a mere thought, but rather a life goal she undoubtedly will achieve.

Lonye’s commitment to Arlo, family and community is none other than paramount!

Arlene Wube is Cofounder of Arlo Solutions (Arlo) and serves as the company’s President and Chief Operations Officer. Arlo is a minority/veteran/8a owned and operated small business headquartered in Washington, DC.

Arlo offers intelligence, cybersecurity, and a full range of cutting-edge program management and strategic communication solutions to the United States government. As President and COO, Arlene has helped evolve Arlo to compete in the federal market and strategically analyzes, develops, and implements company functions such as day-to-day operations, IT & security, contract compliance, and numerous financial and human resources activities.

Arlene graduated from Howard University with a degree in Computer Information Systems. During her time at Howard, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After she graduated, Arlene held positions as a Financial/Business Analyst and Data Administrator at several Fortune 500 companies, including Allstate Insurance Company in Northbrook, IL and Northrop Grumman Information Technology in Alexandria, VA.

Arlene has more than 10 years of experience running a small business and exhibits a strong understanding of marketing, operational needs, and information systems. Arlene applies her extensive experience in marketing and information technology to her role at Arlo with a goal of becoming the government's go-to company for cybersecurity and program support solutions.

Arlene is also co-owner of Barcöde, a modern American restaurant, bar, and lounge located in the heart of Washington, DC. Prior to acquiring Barcöde in 2019, she previously operated Suite 202 Events & Marketing, a DC-based event marketing firm.

Even though meeting the demands of an ever-changing and evolving industry such as tech is primary to Arlo, Arlene also demonstrates a keen passion for community involvement and values the importance of giving back. Beyond her repeated and successful entrepreneurial endeavors in business, Arlene partners with UrbanPromise, a Camden, NJ nonprofit organization with a deliberate focus on building pipelines for youth academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership skills. She is Co-Chair of the organization’s Rooted to Grow Campaign, which has currently raised $4M to help support the next 30+ years of UrbanPromise’s mission and ministry. Born and raised in Camden herself, Arlene is an alumni of the UrbanPromise program, working as a mentor to young children in her earlier years, and later bringing it full circle through the Ambassadors of Hope Scholarship Fund, which she founded in September 2010. The Ambassadors of Hope awards a wide variety of scholarships from the cost to cover textbooks to $12,000 for a tuition shortfall.

Giving back to the community has been a driving force behind the vision for Arlo, including being an example to all women and proving there is no limit to their success with hard work and perseverance.

Venice M. Goodwine serves as the Chief Information Officer and AI Product Owner at Arlo Solutions, a minority/veteran/8(a)/HUBZone operated business located in Washington, DC.

Arlo offers intelligence, cybersecurity, and a full range of cutting-edge program management and strategic communication solutions to the United States government. As Chief Information Officer and AI Product Owner, Mrs. Goodwine leads the company’s enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, and product development efforts. In this role, she plays a vital role in advancing Arlo’s data and artificial intelligence initiatives and supporting technology solutions for mission-focused government clients.

Prior to joining Arlo Solutions, Mrs. Goodwine served as Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air Force and was a member of the Senior Executive Service. In this role, she led Enterprise Information Technology, Data and Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity efforts across the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. She supported more than 20,000 cyber operations and IT professionals worldwide and oversaw a portfolio valued at $17 billion.

Mrs. Goodwine brings more than 30 years of information technology experience spanning private industry, military service, and the federal government. Her experience includes leading large IT organizations, developing enterprise-wide strategy and policy, establishing governance, overseeing cybersecurity operations, and executing IT acquisition and program management.

Before becoming Department of the Air Force CIO, Mrs. Goodwine served as Director of Enterprise Information Technology, where she helped advance the department’s Zero Trust architecture and implementation strategy and oversaw more than $200 million in cloud capability contract awards. She also previously served as Chief Information Security Officer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she led enterprise-wide cybersecurity efforts, raised the agency’s FITARA cyber score from an F to a B, and helped establish a unified security operations center.

Mrs. Goodwine began her military career in the U.S. Air Force in 1986 as a Signals Intelligence Analyst and later transitioned to the Air Force Reserve, receiving her commission in 2003 as a Communication and Information Officer. She served at the squadron, group, wing, joint, and combined levels before retiring from uniformed military service in 2022.

Widely recognized for her leadership in technology and national security, Mrs. Goodwine has received numerous honors, including a Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service, Capital ORBIE, Fed 100 Eagle, ICIT Pioneer, two Wash100 awards, and the Billington Public-Private Partnership Leadership Award.

Mrs. Goodwine holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems from the University of Maryland and a Master of Business Administration from William Carey College. She has also pursued advanced education in cybersecurity, national security, artificial intelligence, and technology.

Corinda Davis serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Arlo Solutions, a minority/veteran/8a/HUBZone operated business located in Washington, DC.

Arlo offers intelligence, cybersecurity, and a full range of cutting-edge program management and strategic communication solutions to the United States government. As Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Davis is responsible for overseeing all financial operations and providing strategic direction to the organization’s fiscal activities. Her duties include managing cash flow, financial planning, and reporting, as well as conducting thorough analyses of financial performance and proposing corrective measures when warranted. Ms. Davis works collaboratively with department heads, program managers, and executive leadership to ensure financial objectives are consistently aligned with organizational goals. With more than 30 years of comprehensive experience in government contracting and financial compliance, she contributes significantly to securing and maintaining funding to support ongoing business functions. Her leadership is instrumental in upholding the company’s financial stability and advancing its long-term success.

Ms. Davis graduated from Howard University with a degree in Accounting and Business Administration. She started her career in federal government contracting, working for several businesses before becoming President of her own company. For 20 years, she led the company in providing business, financial, and facility management services to federal agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, National Science Foundation, National Park Service, and other federal organizations. Ms. Davis has been recognized as Financial Executive of the Year by MEA Magazine and as an Emerging Leader by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

After retiring from her company, Ms. Davis remains active in the financial industry and brings her expertise to Arlo while supporting community partnerships throughout the greater metropolitan area. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is committed to mentorship and community service, mentoring young girls through basketball and supporting students interested in pursuing careers in accounting.